This study analyzes foreign policymaking in reunified Germany. The contributors examine not only classical foreign policy institutions like the Chancellery, Foreign Office and Ministry of Defense, but also other organizations such as specialized ministries, the Länder Parliament, political parties, NGOs, and the media. Built on the insights of practical experience in diplomacy, administration, and Parliament as well as academic research, this volume offers an invaluable guide to German foreign policy since reunification and project its future development at the dawn of the 21st century.

Quickly master what you need to know in all subspecialty areas of ophthalmology, including the latest information on today's standard diagnostic techniques, medical treatments, and surgical options. Review of Ophthalmology, 4th Edition, is designed to maximize easy retention and quick recall, distilling key information into highly relevant and easy-to-digest bullet points. This bestselling review tool offers an efficient, convenient way to grasp complex material and prepare for your exams with confidence. Covers the most important and relevant aspects of each topic in a concise, bulleted format for easy recall and effective exam preparation. Provides thoroughly revised content in every chapter, with extensive updates on new imaging standards and diagnosis and treatment for eye disorders. Offers access to hundreds of interactive multiple-choice questions and answers online, with dozens of questions new to this edition. Contains more ocular diseases, classification systems, study results, imaging modalities, optical principles, and additional topics to keep you current with recent changes in the field. Highlights the text with hundreds of clinical and histological images, OCT and other current imaging methods, detailed anatomic illustrations, common ophthalmic test findings, and more. Presents the findings of key clinical studies with which you are expected to be familiar and includes additional mnemonic devices throughout to aid in effective study and recall.

Using a highly effective case study format, Case Reviews in Ophthalmology, 3rd Edition, incorporates both medical knowledge and clinical judgement to help you achieve the best possible results on practical exams. This carefully compiled study resource provides more than 165 relevant cases covering every aspect of the field: optics/refraction, neuro-ophthalmology/orbit, pediatrics/strabismus, external disease/adnexa, anterior segment, and posterior segment. Large photos highlight each case, enhancing your knowledge and reinforcing key aspects of diagnosis. Helps you prepare for examinations and clinical practice with real-world patient scenarios (19 new to this edition) with accompanying images, questions, and answers. Covers the most important and relevant aspects of each topic in a concise, bulleted format for easy recall and effective exam preparation. Contains hundreds of clinical and histological images, OCT and other current imaging methods, anatomic details, common ophthalmic test findings, and more. Presents the findings of key clinical studies with which you are expected to be familiar. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

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Mit Band X/2c liegt nun der letzte der bisher vorgesehenen Teilbiinde uber Rontgendiagnostik des Herzens und der GefaBe VOL Zweifellos werden aber in absehbarer Zeit Erganzungsbande erforderlich werden, urn die Darstellung des Wissens auf dem Gebiet der- rontgenologischen Herz-und GefaBdiagnostik wieder auf den neuesten Stand zu bringen. Das gilt allerdings fUr den jetzt vorliegenden Band noch nicht. Er behandelt nach dem neuesten Erkenntnisstand die Verletzungen des Herzens und der groBen herznahen GefaBe, und zwar unter- teilt in zwei groBe Kapitel: Offene Verletzungen und Fremdkorper und stumpftraumatische Schaden. Die schnelle Entwicklung und die groBen Erfolge der diagnostischen und therapeutischen, vor allem herzchirurgischen, Moglichkeiten haben dazu gefUhrt, daB heute ein nennenswerter Prozent- satz Herzverletzter gerettet werden kann. AI1ein diese Tatsache machte es erforderlich, das Thema breit abzuhandeln und auch auf Unfallmechanismen, Pathophysiologie und Klinik einzugehen, zumal zusammenfassende Darstellungen dieser Problematik in der Literatur noch fehlen. Als Mitautor beider Kapitel danke ich meinen Kollegen H. GREMMEL, K. KAISER und H.H. LOHR herzlich fUr die gute Zusammenarbeit. Dusseldorf, im Oktober 1978 HEINZ VIETEN Preface Volume X/2c completes the series on cardiovascular radiodiagnostics as planned thus far. Supplementary volumes will no doubt become necessary in the near future to update the knowledge presented on diagnostic cardiovascular radiology.

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Offering current diagnostic and therapeutic guidance to manage ocular disorders, The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Illustrated Manual of Ophthalmology, 5th Edition, remains the most comprehensive ophthalmology manual available. It provides practical information for efficient diagnosis and treatment decisions in a succinct, quick-reference format. Lavishly illustrated with more than 700 full-color images, this outstanding manual covers clinical descriptions, imaging and testing methods, treatment guidelines, and more, making it useful for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ophthalmic allied health professionals. Utilizes a highly templated format that includes chapters organized anatomically, in addition to key boxes and highlighted emergency management boxes. Features new sections on infectious uveitis, refractive procedures, toxic maculopathies, color blindness, limbal stem cell deficiency, neurotrophic keratitis, Terson syndrome, age-related choroidal atrophy, Norrie disease, Aicardi's syndrome, and many others. Includes new images throughout, including OCTA images, as well as two new videos on ocular motility testing and one-and-a-half syndrome. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic updates on dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, hereditary retinal diseases, ocular tumors, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and more. Contains bonus appendices that provide a wealth of supplemental information helpful for the non-specialist, including guidance on the basics in examination methods, differential diagnosis, common medications, abbreviations, measurements and more. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.