Problems and solutions in medical physics : nuclear medicine physics /

The second in a three-volume set exploring Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics, this volume explores common questions and their solutions in Nuclear Medicine. This invaluable study guide should be used in conjunction with other key textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportun...

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Main Authors: Ng, Kwan-Hoong (Author)
Group Author: Yeong, Chai Hong; Perkins, A. C.
Published: CRC Press,
Publisher Address: Boca Raton, FL :
Publication Dates: [2019]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Series in medical physics and biomedical engineering
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Summary: The second in a three-volume set exploring Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics, this volume explores common questions and their solutions in Nuclear Medicine. This invaluable study guide should be used in conjunction with other key textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportunities. Topics include radioactivity and nuclear transformation, radionuclide production and radiopharmaceuticals, non-imaging detectors and counters, instrumentation for gamma imaging, SPECT and PET/CT, imaging techniques, radionuclide therapy, internal radiation dosimetry, and quality control and radiation protection in nuclear medicine. Each chapter provides examples, notes, and references for further reading to enhance understanding.
Carrier Form: xxiii, 139 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 139).
ISBN: 9781482240009
1482240009
9780367147976
0367147971
Index Number: R896
CLC: R312
Call Number: R312/N576-1
Contents: Radioactivity and nuclear transformation -- Radionuclide production and radiopharmaceutical -- Non-imaging detectors and counters -- Instrumentation for gamma imaging -- SPECT and PET Imaging -- Image techniques in nuclear medicine -- Radionuclide therapy -- Internal radiation dosimetry -- Quality control in nuclear medicine -- Radiation Protection in nuclear medicine.