Nuclear Medicine Radioactivity For Diagnosis And Therapy 2nd Edition

Author : Richard Zimmermann
Publisher : EDP Sciences
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782759821495

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Nuclear Medicine by Richard Zimmermann Pdf

Nuclear medicine is a growing specialized medical field in which radiopharmaceuticals, i.e. drugs associated to radioactivity, are used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Since 1942, nuclear medicine has progressed in such a way that it became a major diagnostic tool in hospitals. The past ten years have seen the introduction of major technical breakthroughs which will considerably modify the landscape of cancer treatment. Once injected to the patient, the radiopharmaceutical drug aims at the tumour cell – including metastases – selectively, settles there, and emits radiation. Depending on the radiation type, the drug will either help identify the cells or destroy them. Applications are not limited to oncology; indeed, nuclear medicine has found interesting applications in cardiology and neurology as well. The new millennium saw the introduction of the Hybrid imaging technology PET/CT which combines the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) modality with conventional high quality x-ray imaging. It took another two years until PET could be combined with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the hybrid equipment PET/MR. New tracers (drugs for diagnosis) also came on the market with different diseases as targets, such as prostate cancer, neuroendocrine tumours, or Alzheimer’s disease. But the recent introduction of radiotherapeutics in the treatment of cancer has brought major changes on the market, for they can be much more powerful and specific than chemotherapeutics or external radiation therapy. Combining radiodiagnostics to select positive responders to a treatment with efficient radiotherapeutics opens a highway for the development of theranostics, another word for personalized medicine. This scientific book aims to introduce nuclear medicine to a larger audience, pointing out, among other things, the difficulties met by both physicians and patients when trying to access new technologies. This second edition shows how much progress has been made over the past ten years since the original book was published, and how much can be expected for patients within the next few years.

Author : Paige A Bennett,Umesh D Oza
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323400442

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Diagnostic Imaging: Nuclear Medicine E-Book by Paige A Bennett,Umesh D Oza Pdf

A tactical guide for radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians, Diagnostic Imaging: Nuclear Medicine, Second Edition is practical, easy-to-use, and in-touch with the realities of multimodality diagnostic imaging. This comprehensive yet accessible reference addresses the most appropriate nuclear medicine options available to answer specific clinical questions within the framework of all imaging modalities. Sweeping updates include a complete reorganization, new differential diagnoses based on findings, and new chapters on physics and Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines. User-friendly bulleted text and a uniform chapter layout allow fast and effortless access to the crucial knowledge you need! Time-saving reference features include bulleted text, a variety of test data tables, key facts in each chapter, 2,000 full-color annotated images, and an extensive index Expanded coverage of the most important topics and trends in nuclear medicine including Recently revised radioactive iodine therapy guidelines for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer New bone tumor therapy radium-223 (currently indicated for treatment of painful bone metastases in prostate cancer) New I-123 ioflupane dopamine transporter imaging for diagnosis of parkinsonian syndromes F-18 PET/CT bone scan (particularly its indication for nonaccidental trauma in children) Meticulous updates throughout reflect the latest advances as well as all study guide topics listed for the new American Board of Radiology exam, including physics and Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

Author : Fred A. Mettler,Milton J. Guiberteau
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323567893

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Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging E-Book by Fred A. Mettler,Milton J. Guiberteau Pdf

Covering both the fundamentals and recent developments in this fast-changing field, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 7th Edition, is a must-have resource for radiology residents, nuclear medicine residents and fellows, nuclear medicine specialists, and nuclear medicine technicians. Known for its clear and easily understood writing style, superb illustrations, and self-assessment features, this updated classic is an ideal reference for all diagnostic imaging and therapeutic patient care related to nuclear medicine, as well as an excellent review tool for certification or MOC preparation. Provides comprehensive, clear explanations of everything from principles of human physiology, pathology, physics, radioactivity, radiopharmaceuticals, radiation safety, and legal requirements to hot topics such as new brain and neuroendocrine tumor agents and hybrid imaging, including PET/MR and PET/CT. Covers the imaging of every body system, as well as inflammation, infection and tumor imaging; pearls and pitfalls for every chapter; and pediatric doses and guidelines in compliance with the Image Gently and Image Wisely programs. Features a separate self-assessment section on differential diagnoses, imaging procedures and artifacts, and safety issues with unknown cases, questions, answers, and explanations. Includes new images and illustrations, for a total of 430 high-quality, multi-modality examples throughout the text. Reflects recent advances in the field, including updated nuclear medicine imaging and therapy guidelines • Updated dosimetry values and effective doses for all radiopharmaceuticals with new values from the 2015 International Commission on Radiological Protection • Updated information regarding advances in brain imaging, including amyloid, dopamine transporter and dementia imaging • Inclusion of Ga-68 DOTA PET/CT for neuroendocrine tumors • Expanded information on correlative and hybrid imaging with SPECT/CT • New myocardial agents • and more. Contains extensive appendices including updated comprehensive imaging protocols for routine and hybrid imaging, pregnancy and breastfeeding guidelines, pediatric dosages, non-radioactive pharmaceuticals used in interventional and cardiac stress imaging, and radioactivity conversion tables.

Author : Fred A. Mettler, Jr. MD, MPH,Milton J. Guiberteau, MD, FACR, FACNM
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781455701049

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Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging by Fred A. Mettler, Jr. MD, MPH,Milton J. Guiberteau, MD, FACR, FACNM Pdf

Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Imaging, by Drs. Fred A Mettler and Milton J Guiberteau, provides the practical and comprehensive guidance you need to master key nuclear imaging techniques. From physics, instrumentation, quality control, and legal requirements to hot topics such as sodium fluoride, radiopharmaceuticals, and recommended pediatric administered doses and guidelines, this sixth edition covers the fundamentals and recent developments in the practice of nuclear medicine. This excellent resource in nuclear medicine also features access to the full text online at www.expertconsult.com, high-quality images, and unknown case sets for self assessment. Get comprehensive coverage of key techniques such as PET/CT, cardiac-gated SPECT, and tumor-specific radionuclides, as well as Cerebrovascular System, Cardiovascular System, Conventional Neoplasm Imaging and Radioimmunotherapy, and Positron Emission Tomography Imaging. Reference practical clinical guidance at a glance from important "Pearls and Pitfalls" in each chapter and. helpful appendices including Injection Techniques, Pediatric Dosages, Non-radioactive Pharmaceuticals, and many more Assess your understanding with a section of Unknown Case Sets-expanded in this edition. Find information quickly and easily with a full-color format. Access the fully searchable text online at www.expertconsult.com. Apply the latest best practices thanks to extensive updates of clinical guidelines that reflect recent changes in the practice of nuclear medicine, including the use of sodium fluoride (F-18 FDG for infections and Na F-18 for skeletal imaging), suggested radiopharmaceuticals for imaging various types of tumors, and imaging procedures and new classification schemes for pulmonary embolism. Effectively use PET/CT in imaging neoplasms with coverage of the most current indications. Manage radition safety concerns using quality control procedures for hybrid imaging equipment, patient and radiation safety checklists for I-131 therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, and recommended pediatric administered doses and guidelines. Get a clear view of the current state of imaging from high-quality images - 35% new to this edition. A practical and comprehensive reference for nuclear medicine.

Author : Tapan K. Gupta
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642340765

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Radiation, Ionization, and Detection in Nuclear Medicine by Tapan K. Gupta Pdf

​ This book will serve as the definitive source of detailed information on radiation, ionization, and detection in nuclear medicine. It opens by considering fundamental aspects of nuclear radiation, including dose and energy, sources, and shielding. Subsequent chapters cover the full range of relevant topics, including the detection and measurement of radiation exposure (with detailed information on mathematical modelling); medical imaging; the different types of radiation detector and their working principles; basic principles of and experimental techniques for deposition of scintillating materials; device fabrication; the optical and electrical behaviors of radiation detectors; and the instrumentation used in nuclear medicine and its application. The book will be an invaluable source of information for academia, industry, practitioners, and researchers.

Author : Peter Josef Ell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:910066826

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Nuclear medicine in clinical diagnosis and treatment. 2 (2004) by Peter Josef Ell Pdf

Author : Janet F. Eary,Winfried Brenner
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007-03-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420016642

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Nuclear Medicine Therapy by Janet F. Eary,Winfried Brenner Pdf

One in three of the 30 million Americans who are hospitalized are diagnosed or treated with nuclear medicine techniques. This text provides a succinct overview and detailed set of procedures and considerations for patient therapy with unsealed radioactivity sources. Serving as a complete literature reference for therapy with radiopharmaceuticals c

Author : Mario P. Iturralde
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781351088275

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Dictionary and Handbook of Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Imaging by Mario P. Iturralde Pdf

This impressive dictionary/handbook presents the nomenclature characteristic of nuclear medicine, explaining the meaning and current usage of a large variety of terms. It is designed as a ready-to-use and simple guide, arranged in alphabetical order with additional basic information assembled in the appendices. The single volume offers a look into the multidisciplinary world of this specialty. The field of nuclear medicine has emerged as an integrated medical discipline. It is an example of the convergence of many scientific disciplines with those of medicine emphasizing the use of radionuclides in research, diagnosis and therapy. The dictionary/handbook will be of importance to individuals in nuclear medicine and the following fields: physics, instrumentation, techniques, computers, radiopharmacology and radiopharmacy, radioimmunoassay, radiobiology and radiation protection, quality control, math and statistics, nuclear science and technology, radiology, ultrasound, and nuclear magnetic resonance.

Author : Jeffry A. Siegel
Publisher : Society of Nuclear Medicine, Incorporated
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nuclear medicine
ISBN : 0972647821

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Guide for Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and Radiopharmaceutical Therapy by Jeffry A. Siegel Pdf

Author : Bipin Valchandji Daga,Vaibhav Ramesh Shah,Sachin Valchandji Daga
Publisher : JP Medical Ltd
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789350257128

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Radiodiagnosis, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology by Bipin Valchandji Daga,Vaibhav Ramesh Shah,Sachin Valchandji Daga Pdf

This book is a comprehensive guide to the field of radiology and radiotherapy for medical trainees. Divided into four sections, it offers in depth detail on radiodiagnosis, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation oncology, with an emphasis on the multi-modality approach to diagnosis. The final section discusses newer advances and interventional radiology. The first section on radiodiagnosis begins with a general overview of radiology, procedures and hazards. The following chapters describe the use of radiology for imaging different sections of the body including pulmonary radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, endocrine imaging and breast imaging. The following sections discuss nuclear medicine and scans, and radiation oncology and radiotherapy, for specific disease sites. Key points Comprehensive guide to radiology and radiotherapy for trainees Covers radiodiagnosis, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and radiation oncology, and interventional radiology Describes use of radiology for diagnosis and treatment of different disease sites Discusses nuclear medicine and scans in detection and treatment of malignant and benign tumours

Author : Aamir Shahzad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-24
Category : Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
ISBN : 9781838802837

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Nuclear Medicine Physics by Aamir Shahzad Pdf

This book offers the foundation for the education and research of medical physicists starting their university studies in the field of the physics of nuclear medicine. The book is equally beneficial to those wishing to advance their knowledge in this area. It provides, in the form of a syllabus, a comprehensive overview of basic medical physics knowledge required in modern nuclear medicine. It offers a guide to nuclear medicine, including radionuclides in medicine for diagnosis, staging of disease, therapy, and monitoring the response of a disease process. This book comprehensively covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to radioactivity and radionuclide generators, operation of non-imaging and imaging instruments, radiation biology, and radiopharmacy.

Author : Brian J McParland
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781848821262

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Nuclear Medicine Radiation Dosimetry by Brian J McParland Pdf

Complexities of the requirements for accurate radiation dosimetry evaluation in both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine (including PET) have grown over the past decade. This is due primarily to four factors: Growing consideration of accurate patient-specific treatment planning for radionuclide therapy as a means of improving the therapeutic benefit, development of more realistic anthropomorphic phantoms and their use in estimating radiation transport and dosimetry in patients, Design and use of advanced Monte Carlo algorithms in calculating the above-mentioned radiation transport and dosimetry which require the user to have a thorough understanding of the theoretical principles used in such algorithms, their appropriateness and their limitations, increasing regulatory scrutiny of the radiation dose burden borne by nuclear medicine patients in the clinic and in the development of new radiopharmaceuticals, thus requiring more accurate and robust dosimetry evaluations. An element common to all four factors is the need for precise radiation dosimetry in nuclear medicine, which is fundamental to the therapeutic success of a patient undergoing radionuclide therapy and to the safety of the patients undergoing diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET procedures. As the complexity of internal radiation dosimetry applied to diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine increases, this book will provide the theoretical foundations for: enabling the practising nuclear medicine physicist to understand the dosimetry calculations being used and their limitations, allowing the research nuclear medicine physicist to critically examine the internal radiation dosimetry algorithms available and under development; and providing the developers of Monte Carlo codes for the transport of radiation resulting from internal radioactive sources with the only comprehensive and definitive.

Author : R.F Mould
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0750302240

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A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine by R.F Mould Pdf

A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine: With Emphasis on Photographic Records of the Early Years celebrates three great discoveries-x-rays (1895), radioactivity (1896), and radium (1898)-and recalls the pioneering achievements that founded the new science of radiology and changed the face of medicine forever. Over 700 historical illustrations with full and informative captions are supported by short introductory essays to illuminate the fascinating radiological past in an easy-to-read style. The focus of this book is on the historically more interesting early years of discovery, invention, diagnosis, therapy, dosimetry, risk, and protection. Interspersed with a variety of radiological anecdotes, the photographic record is complemented by archival accounts of the pioneer scientists and physicians and their early patients. In the chapters on diagnostic techniques, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine, the author contrasts old methods with newer technologies. He also includes two fascinating chapters on museum and industrial applications of radiography. The book is comprehensively indexed for easy retrieval of the wide variety of people, techniques, apparatus, and examples featured throughout this radiological journey.

Author : Munir Ghesani,Depuey E Gordan,Nasrin Ghesani
Publisher : JP Medical Ltd
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789351529651

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Nuclear Medicine by Munir Ghesani,Depuey E Gordan,Nasrin Ghesani Pdf

Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty involving the use of radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This book is a compilation of 168 cases in nuclear medicine which represent the rapid advancement of the field in recent years. Nuclear Medicine contains 193 images, enhancing this essential guide for students of nuclear medicine. This book is written by Munir Ghesani, Assistant Professor of Radiology at the NYU Langone Medical Centre in New York, ensuring authoritative content throughout.

Author : S.Ted. Treves
Publisher : Springer
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781461495512

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Pediatric Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging by S.Ted. Treves Pdf

This pioneering book, now in its fourth edition, presents the cutting-edge developments in pediatric nuclear medicine. Thoroughly revised and updated, it retains the fundamentals that anchor the book’s distinguished reputation and includes the latest advances in PET/CT, SPECT, hybrid imaging, and molecular imaging. Pediatric Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Fourth Edition, is an excellent resource for nuclear medicine physicians, diagnostic radiologists, pediatricians, and residents and fellows. The Fourth Edition features: · 16 new chapters, including PET and PET/CT in Children and Young Adults; Lymphoscintigraphy; Skeletal Scintigraphy; Neuroblastoma; Lymphomas and Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Functional Imaging of Pediatric Musculoskeletal Tumors; Solid Tumors in Childhood; Pediatric Molecular Imaging; Combined PET/MRI in Childhood; Radiation Exposures; Radiation Protection in Pediatric Nuclear Medicine; and Dose Optimization in Pediatric Nuclear Medicine. · Discussion of the use of image fusion and hybrid imaging in children. · Strategies for communicating potential radiation risk to patients, families and members of the healthcare team. · Methods to optimize pediatric radiopharmaceutical administered doses and improve image quality. S. Ted Treves, MD, is Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, Founder and Former Chief, Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Ch ildren’s Hospital Boston (1970-2011). In 2013, he received the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging’s Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award for outstanding contributions to the field of Nuclear Medicine.