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The second edition of this well-received text is at least 50% larger than its predecessor, with most of the additional pages devoted to clinical dianosis and treatment of a wide range of common neuro-otologic disorder. Algorithms and tables guide the practitioner confronted with a patient complaining of dizziness or related symptoms. Newer tests are discussed, and the chapter on the evaluation of hearing has been dignificantly expanded. The highly praised sections on basic neurophysiology relfect the latest research. This edition features 87 new illustrations including tables, dianostic charts, and MR and CT scans. ... Read more

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This textbook provides a practical and systematic approach to the patient with balance disorders.It emphasizes an understanding of how the overall balance system functions to aid in effective evaluation and treatment and provides reliable tools for guiding therapy even when the exact diagnosis may be elusive.It covers a range of topics which include:a practical presentation of the basics of vestibular system function, the use of clinical information in diagnosis and treatment planning, rehabilitation of the dizzy patient and surgical patient selection.TEXTBOOK ... Read more

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a book you must read to be a expert
The book is not written for beginners. It offers keypoint concepts of the basic balance physiology and the vestibular funcion tests. If you are ever puzzled by the conflicts of those results in vestibular function tests and can't figure out which test or tests to relay on during your clinical evaluation, you would feel wonderful after you read it . You must read it to be a expert but it certaintely isn't your first book .

The Practical Management of the Balance Disorder Patient
As a first year graduate student in Audiology, this book, at first glance seemed like an impossible read. The writing is extremely dry and medically based. After finally getting through the first chapter, the rest seemed to be significantly easier. All in all, it has been an extremely informative book and will be an important addition to my permanant reference collection. For anyone interested in the testing and diagnosing of balance disorders, this is an essential read.

A must-have reference
An excellent resource for any medical professional involved in caring for patients with vertigo or unsteadiness. The approach is clear and concise, with many sample cases. This is the only text I've seen which provides a logical, stepwise and complete approach to the difficult task of diagnosis and treatment for this group of patients. The included normative data wil be very helpful for those just starting to build a balance assessment testing program. ... Read more

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This definitive reference work replaces Konigsmark and Gorlin's Genetic and Metabolic Deafness (1976). Whereas the earlier volume covered 151 genetic conditions related to hearing loss, this work covers 435. As before, the authors first discuss isolated hereditary hearing loss and then present hearing loss syndromes such as those involving the nervous system, eye, external ear and musculoskeletal system. The discussions are authoritative, practical and well-illustrated, and those of the most important syndromes are very detailed. Introductory chapters deal with the history of the field, clinical approach, embryology of the ear, tooth anomalies and hearing loss, and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. Throughout, the authors pay careful attention to nomenclature and classification. This will be an invaluable resource for all professionals concerned with genetic hearing loss, including medical geneticists, audiologists and otolaryngologists. ... Read more

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My Favorite Book
It is the best book that exists for consultation on genetic syndromic hearing loss, since in very organized form it treats the audiologic aspects perfectly and genetic of these syndromes.It is my favorite book and I recommend it to you if you are geneticist or audiologist. ... Read more

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This new edition of one of the most popular books in otolaryngology is now completely updated and expanded. In 89 chapters, the authors cover every virtually every ENT disorder in the clear and engaging "textbook in question and answer" format of The Secrets Series(r). Ideal for rounds, clinical discussions, examinations, and a great refresher for practitioners * Includes 3 new chapters - Deafness, Hair Transplantation, and Telemedicine. * Each chapter will feature a "sidebar" - a small box of interesting history or arcana. * All the most important "need-to-know" questions-and-answers in the proven format of the highly acclaimed Secrets Series(r) * Concise answers that include the author's pearls, tips, memory aids, and "secrets" * Bulleted lists, algorithms, and illustrations for quick review * Thorough, highly detailed index * Thought-provoking questions that provide succinct answers * Presentation of a vast amount of information, but not overly simplistic ... Read more

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question and answer format
Excellent review of otolaryngology, many quick read chapters with tons of facts! ... Read more

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Health care professionals dealing with craniofacial anomalies and genetic syndromes have a one-stop reference and care guideline resource in this comprehensive volume. From basic information on anatomy, physiology, and embryology of the face and oral cavity to details of speech, feeding, and prognoses, the information needed by speech-language pathologists and other caregivers is organized for fingertip access.In addition, surgical techniques are reviewed, along with information on prosthetic devices and the latest therapies. ... Read more

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Great text for graduate students!
I have been teaching a graduate course in cleft palate and craniofacial anomalies for 20+ years. I am thrilled with Dr. Kummer's text. Students love it! It has a strong research base, but the information has excellent clinical application and is very readable with many case studies. Although it is geared toward speech-language pathologists, its multi-disciplinary orientation would make it a useful resource for any member of a cleft palate team. The information is complex enough to be useful to an experienced team member, yet the novice reader is given sufficient background information to be able to grow with the text. Exceptionally thorough and highly recommended! ... Read more

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In this outstanding reference, 145 algorithms depict the management of clinical problems in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. The broad range of problems addressed makes it an ideal resource for both the student and the practicing physician. It illustrates the evaluation and management of common and uncommon conditions in otolaryngology. Each algorithm presents a logical approach to the specific clinical problem, accompanied by a page of text that discusses issues related to decision points on the algorithm. Each section begins with algorithms that cover broad clinical issues and leads to more detailed chapters that address specific diagnoses. ... Read more

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The mechanical response of the basilar membrane in the cochlea plays a fundamental role in human hearing. This volume discusses the main aspects of cochlear compression, including anatomy and physiology; the perceptual consequences of compression in normal hearing; the effects of hearing loss on compression; and its function in hearing aids and cochlear implants. The role of compression has increasing practical significance as it is incorporated into hearing aids and cochlear implants to compensate for inadequate compression in people with cochlear hearing loss. ... Read more