The new edition of the excellent introduction to basic concepts and instrumentation of nuclear medicine, featuring numerous high-quality illustrations and practical examples Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Instrumentation, and Radiation Biology provides a concise, highly illustrated introduction to fundamental nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts. Gradually progres…
Radiology-Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Imaging: A Correlative Approach provides in-depth guidance on applying the principles of radiologic-nuclear medicine correlation to the interpretation of imaging for diagnostic, prognostic, and predictive indications. Describing the clinical implications of all major imaging modalities, this comprehensive professional reference offers one-stop coverage of t…
The use of MATLAB® in clinical Medical Physics is continuously increasing, thanks to new technologies and developments in the field. However, there is a lack of practical guidance for students, researchers, and medical professionals on how to incorporate it into their work. Focusing on the areas of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology Imaging, this book provides a comprehensiv…
Written by Michael Stabin, a leading international authority in the field, this book is ideal for physicians and residents in nuclear medicine who want to improve their knowledge in internal dosimetry. This text is a practical introduction that guides the reader through fundamental concepts in the calculation of radiation dose, including discussions of standardized models, methods of calculatio…
This report provides information on the content and format for decommissioning plans and supporting safety related documents. Its scope includes information that is relevant to all types of nuclear facilities, ranging from nuclear power plants and reprocessing facilities to university laboratories and manufacturing plants. The report will be of interest to decommissioning planning engineers, pr…
This book is about nuclear medicine therapy. As we know, currently nuclear medicine continues to develop and is very useful for the world of health. The main discussion in this book consists of 10 chapters written by many contributors according to the experts in their field. One of the topics discussed is about iodine-131 radiotherapy, radioimmuntherapy of solid tumors and radioimmuntherapy of …
This publication is a modern-day guide for the application of nuclear medicine in the management of thyroid cancer. The use of thyroid scanning has long been central to the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of thyroid cancer. As the understanding of thyroid diseases has progressed, so has the targeted use of radioisotopes such as radioiodine. This book is divided into three sections: …
Physicists work in many health-related areas, such as: clinical settings, academia (teaching and research), industry (technology development and servicing), national and local government regulatory agencies, accreditation agencies, laboratories (calibration and dosimetry laboratories), and standards’ organizations. Clinically qualified medical physicists (CQMPs) are professionals working i…
The present publication defines an updated methodology and tools for comprehensive auditing, including all aspects of nuclear medicine. Adopting these guidelines will allow an NMS to demonstrate the level of efficiency, quality, safety and reliability in delivering clinical services.
The fourth edition of this well-established text has been completely revised and updated to reflect developments in the science and practice of radiopharmacy that have taken place over the last ten years. As the demand for radiopharmacists continues to increase, this book aims to meet the need for specialised information on the use of radiopharmaceuticals in the detection and treatment of disea…