{"product_id":"essentials-of-nuclear-medicine-physics-and-instrumentation-isbn-9780470905500","title":"Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation\u003c\/i\u003e expands the finely developed illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant atomic structure, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction of radiation with matter. Further, the text discusses the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detector systems. An information technology section discusses PACs and DICOM. There is extensive coverage of quality control procedures, followed by updated chapters on radiation safety practices, radiation biology, and management of radiation accident victims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear and concise, this new edition of \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation\u003c\/i\u003e offers readers:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFour new chapters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUpdated coverage of CT and hybrid scanning systems: PET\/CT and SPECT\/CT\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFresh discussions of the latest technology based on solid state detectors and new scanner designs optimized for dedicated cardiac imaging\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew coverage of PACs and DICOM systems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage of image reconstruction and processing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew material on methods of image display\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLogically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technology students. It is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements  viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Formation of Radionuclides 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Non-scintillation Detectors 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Scintillation Detectors 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Imaging Instrumentation 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Positron Emission Tomography 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. X-Ray Computed Tomography 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Hybrid Imaging Systems: PET\/CT and SPECT\/CT 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Image Reconstruction, Processing, and Display 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Information Technology 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Quality Control 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Radiation Biology 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Radiation Dosimetry 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Radiation Safety 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Management of Nuclear Event Casualties 212\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKevin Donohoe, MD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Common Radionuclides 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Major Dosimetry for Common Radiopharmaceuticals 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Sample Calculations for the S Value 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Guide to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publications 228\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendix E: Recommended Reading by Topic 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 232\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel A. Powsner\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD, is Head of the Nuclear Medicine Section at the Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System, and an Associate Professor of Radiology at Boston University. She is a practicing nuclear medicine physician, radiology faculty member at Boston University, and an author of the first two editions of this text. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatthew R. Palmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD, is the Nuclear Medicine Physicist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he teaches in the nuclear medicine residency training program. Dr. Palmer is a welcome addition to the author team for the third edition of this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdward R. Powsner\u003c\/strong\u003e, MD, is Former Chief of the Nuclear Medicine Service at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he is also Emeritus Professor and Associate Chairman, Department of Pathology, at Michigan State University. He is Former Chair of the Joint Review Committee for Educational Nuclear Medicine Technology and was a member of the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eThird Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eEssentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation\u003c\/i\u003e expands the finely developed illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. 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