Medical physics Books

Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. Electrolytics 3. Dielectrics 4. Passive Tissue Electrical Properties 5. Excitable Tissue Electrical Properties 6. Geometrical Analysis 7. Instrumentation and Measurement Data and Models 8. Selected Applications 9. History of Bioimpedance and Bioelectricity

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Book SynopsisDetails the electron microscopy methods used to investigate complex and fine-scale microstructures, such as those produced by fast-particle irradiation of metals or ion implantation of semiconductors. This book also focuses on the methods used to characterize small point-defect clusters, such as dislocation loops.Table of ContentsThe role of transmission electron microscopy in characterising radiation damage. An introduction to the available contrast mechanisms and experimental techniques. Analysis of small centres of strain: the determination of loop morphologies. Analysis of small centres of strain: determination of the vacancy or interstitial natural of small clusters. Analysis of small centres of strain: counting and sizing small clusters. Characterisation of voids and bubbles. Techniques for imaging displacement cascades. High-resolution imaging of radiation damage. In-situ irradiation experiments. Applications of analytical techniques. Radiation damage in amorphous glass. Appendix: The Thompson tetrahdron. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides insight into an unconventional modality of imaging where several spectral images are captured by a single snapshot under multi-laser illumination, ensuring high-speed imaging within extremely narrow spectral bands. This method has three distinct advantages, if compared to common commercial multispectral imaging systems - considerably improved spectral selectivity (or colour sensitivity) of imaging, avoided motion artefacts in the spectral image sets, and simpler/faster image processing as integrals over the spectral bands of imaging are replaced by numbers of the fixed working wavelengths.The basic principles and progress in this field are reviewed, focusing on applications for human skin diagnostics and printed forgery detection. The designs of ten different lab-developed prototypes that implement this method are described, along with results of their laboratory, clinical and/or forensic tests. This research leads to the development of new equipment and pr

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Book SynopsisFosters a thorough understand of radiation dosimetry concepts: detailed solutions to the exercises in the textbook "Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry"!Table of ContentsPreface vii 1 Background and Essentials 1 2 Charged Particle Interactions 5 3 Uncharged Particle Interactions with Matter 23 4 Field and Dosimetric Quantities and Radiation Equilibrium: Definitions and Interrelations 35 5 Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles through Matter 47 6 Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation through Matter 53 Implementation 54 Normalization of Results 55 7 Characterization of Radiation Quality 57 8 The Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation through Matter 69 9 Cavity Theory 85 10 Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements 93 11 Primary Radiation Standards 99 12 Ionization Chambers 109 13 Chemical Dosimeters 117 14 Solid-State Dosimeters 123 15 Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy 129 16 Dosimetry of Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams 143 17 Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology 145 18 Absorbed-Dose Determination for Radionuclides 153 19 Neutron Dosimetry 169

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Book SynopsisThe textbook "Fundamentals of Ionizing Radition Dosimetry" bundled with the workbook containing solutions to the exercises is the perfect pair for anyone seriously interested in radiation dosimetry.Table of ContentsBackground and Essentials Charged-Particle Interactions with Matter Uncharged-Particle Interactions with Matter Field and Dosimetric Quantities, Radiation Equilibrium Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation through Matter Characterization of Radiation Quality Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation through Matter Cavity Theory Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements Primary Radiation Standards Ionization Chambers Chemical Dosimeters Solid State Detector Dosimetry Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy Dosimetry for Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Absorbed Dose Determination for Radionuclides Neutron Dosimetry Workbook: SOLUTIONS

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Book SynopsisModern medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies are so complex and computer driven that it is difficult for physicians and technologists to know exactly what is happening at the point-of-care. Medical physicists responsible for filling this gap in knowledge must stay abreast of the latest advances at the intersection of medical imaging and radiation therapy. This book provides medical physicists and radiation oncologists current and relevant information on Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), a state-of-the-art approach that uses a feedback process to account for patient-specific anatomic and/or biological changes, thus delivering highly individualized radiation therapy for cancer patients. The book should also benefit medical dosimetrists and radiation therapists.Adaptive Radiation Therapy describes technological and methodological advances in the field of ART, as well as initial clinical experiences using ART for selected anatomic sites. DividTrade ReviewThe authors have succeeded in creating a single compendium which covers nearly every aspect of this complex subject. There is a great need for such a book given the scope and variety of techniques involved, and the lack of any clear consensus on how to implement adaptive therapy regimes. … It is well laid out, with lots of diagrams, worked examples and case studies as well as referencing all the key documents on the subject. … an excellent one-stop resource for any centre considering implementing adaptive radiotherapy techniques. —Keri Owen, Scope, December 2011The breadth of the book is impressive, and the authors of each chapter provide a wealth of up-to-date references making it easy for readers who are interested in exploring certain ART techniques and technologies in more detail … The editor and the authors are to be commended for producing a valuable work on a very dynamic field that offers a chance for meaningful clinical benefits to many patients receiving radiation therapy for a variety of cancer types and clinical indications.—Moyed Miften, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine, Medical Physics The editor and authors are to be commended for putting together this excellent book describing the rationale, technologies, implementation, and future research for adaptive radiation therapy (ART). This topic is very timely as ART is the most logical approach to personalized medicine for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy as a single or combined modality treatment. The book contains a wealth of useful information ranging from practical workflow issues to directions of future research. I recommend this book for medical physicists and radiation oncologists who are interested in clinical practice and research utilizing advanced imaging and radiation therapy technology.—James C.H. Chu, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Medical Physics, Rush University Medical CenterDr. Li and his colleagues are to be commended for assembling within a single volume a compendium of recent vast technological progress that advances us towards this paramount goal [of individualized radiation therapy].—From the Foreword by J. Frank WilsonThe authors have succeeded in creating a single compendium which covers nearly every aspect of this complex subject. There is a great need for such a book given the scope and variety of techniques involved, and the lack of any clear consensus on how to implement adaptive therapy regimes. … It is well laid out, with lots of diagrams, worked examples and case studies as well as referencing all the key documents on the subject. … an excellent one-stop resource for any centre considering implementing adaptive radiotherapy techniques. —Keri Owen, Scope, December 2011The breadth of the book is impressive, and the authors of each chapter provide a wealth of up-to-date references making it easy for readers who are interested in exploring certain ART techniques and technologies in more detail … The editor and the authors are to be commended for producing a valuable work on a very dynamic field that offers a chance for meaningful clinical benefits to many patients receiving radiation therapy for a variety of cancer types and clinical indications.—Moyed Miften, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine, Medical Physics The editor and authors are to be commended for putting together this excellent book describing the rationale, technologies, implementation, and future research for adaptive radiation therapy (ART). This topic is very timely as ART is the most logical approach to personalized medicine for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy as a single or combined modality treatment. The book contains a wealth of useful information ranging from practical workflow issues to directions of future research. I recommend this book for medical physicists and radiation oncologists who are interested in clinical practice and research utilizing advanced imaging and radiation therapy technology.—James C.H. Chu, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Medical Physics, Rush University Medical CenterDr. Li and his colleagues are to be commended for assembling within a single volume a compendium of recent vast technological progress that advances us towards this paramount goal [of individualized radiation therapy].—From the Foreword by J. Frank WilsonTable of ContentsTreatment planning and delivery of physically and biologically adaptive radiation therapy: An introduction. Part I. Treatment Planning. Goals of radiation therapy. 3D and 4D Morphological imaging for radiation treatment planning. Biological Imaging for Radiation Treatment Planning. Biomarkers for early radiation response. Inverse treatment planning. Biologically-based models for treatment planning. Tumor Radiation Response assessment and feedback for treatment planning. Normal Tissue Radiation Response Assessment and Feedback for treatment planning. Part II. Treatment Delivery. IMRT delivery. CT-based IGRT technology. Non-CT based IGRT. Off-line Correction Strategies for interfraction variations. Online Correction strategies for interfraction variations. Intrafraction Variations and Management Technologies. Stereotactic radiation therapy delivery. Image-guide brachytherapy. Quality Assurance in Adaptive Radiation Therapy. Part III. Clinical Applications. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Central Nervous System. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck. Adaptive Radiation therapy for Breast. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Lung. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Liver. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Prostate. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Sarcoma.

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Book SynopsisThe book sets out to inform a broad range of professionals working in medicine and healthcare about how creative thinking and design concepts can be used to innovate in providing an enhanced patient experience. It outlines these concepts as a primary means to identify, clarify and resolve some of the process improvement and enhancement challenges in healthcare delivery. It demonstrates by example how such challenges can be addressed, drawing on case examples from healthcare and other industries, and from the authors' own experiences as innovators and educators. It emphasizes the value of learning in action. For the reader who already has a leaning towards novel approaches to addressing healthcare delivery challenges, it provides guidance on harnessing team inputs and engaging with a network of contributors. It is an ideal resource for all working in medicine and healthcare, from managers, nurses, doctors, administrators, executives, and allied health professionals to medical engineeTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Opportunity and Challenge. Chapter 2: Understanding Creative Thinking, Design and Innovation. Chapter 3: Developing the Potential of Healthcare Professionals. Chapter 4: Understanding Multifaceted Problems and Challenges in Healthcare and Setting About Solving Them. Chapter 5: Understanding Creative Confidence, Design and Innovation. Chapter 6: Where do Mindset and Climate Fit? Chapter 7: Creating an Environment for Creative Thinking, Design and Innovation. Chapter 8: Putting it All together – How might you move your healthcare setting towards an innovation culture and mindset?

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Book SynopsisLinear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy, Second Edition focuses on the fundamentals of accelerator systems, explaining the underlying physics and the different features of these systems. This edition includes expanded sections on the treatment head, on x-ray production via multileaf and dynamic collimation for the production of wedged and other intensity modulated beams, on electron scattering systems, and on dosimetry. With high-quality illustrations and practical examples throughout, it contains a detailed description of electron beam optics and linear accelerator components. The final chapter explains how to use other equipment, such as scanners and simulators, in conjunction with linear accelerators for optimum treatment of cancers.Trade Review"… a very welcome second edition … thoroughly up to date with sections on MLCs, EPIDs, computer control of LINACs, dosimetry protocols, imaging, and costs … intensely practical and useful volume …" -Professor S. Webb, Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden NHS Trust "… excellent … clearly written for medical physicists in the field." -Professor S. Lillicrap, Head of Medical Physics, Wessex Regional Medical Physics Service "… notable improvements include … technology of state-of-the-art radiotherapy techniques, more in-depth treatment of specialist topics such as waveguide theory and electron beam optics … marked increase in the number and quality of diagrams." -J.B. Tuohy, Head of Radiotherapy Technology, Cookridge Hospital "… a useful book for the indicated readership…" -A.N.L. Kay, Director, Varian Oncology Systems "… a reasonably sized and priced textbook that should be on every therapy department bookshelf and in every medical and radiography school. Radiographers, radiotherapists, medical technical officers, manufacturers, and clinical scientists would all benefit from this book." -P.H. Smithson, Principal Physicist, Medical Equipment Management Organisation, Bristol Oncology Centre, RAD Magazine, April 1998Table of ContentsGeneral description of a linear accelerator and its component systems. Basic processes in electron acceleration - the accelerating waveguide. The microwave system and its high voltage supplies. The vacuum, cooling and ancillary systems. The electron beam (its production and transport). The treatment head. The dose monitoring and control system. Beam direction and beam shaping devices. Mechanical systems. Control and interlock systems. Treatment verification. Specification, performance and calibration. Radiation protection and room design. Accelerator operation. Simulators and tomographic scanners. Contemporary developments.

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Book SynopsisImaging for Students delivers step-by-step guidance to the range of imaging techniques available, providing a clear explanation of how each imaging modality actually works, and including information on the associated risks and hazards. Trade Review"I would have found this book invaluable at medical school, but as a now qualified GP I think it is a fabulous resource. The fact it covers so much is remarkable … It is so comprehensive – great images, well explained." Donna Pilkington, GP with an interest in medical education, Northern Ireland, UK"It is direct and succinct. Just what you need in a portable book that aims to give you the essentials [it does] a great job of incorporating a huge amount of information covering the wide range of radiology examinations and procedures into a readable and practical book for students. A good introduction for year 1 radiology residents too." Dr Mike Hurrell, Clinical Senior Lecturer and Consultant Radiologist, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand"The text works very well for the Medical Imaging Students – providing an overview of each modality and key insights into the clinical question to be resolved … the information is presented in an accessible fashion and well-illustrated." Associate Professor Debbie Starkey, Discipline Leader, Medical Radiation Sciences, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AustraliaTable of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgements. Author biographies. Introduction to medical imaging. Safety in medical imaging. Selected concepts in medical imaging. How to read a chest X-ray. Respiratory system and chest. Cardiovascular system. Gastrointestinal system. Urogenital tract. Central nervous system: brain. Central nervous system: spine. Head and neck. Non-orthopaedic trauma. Musculoskeletal system. Breast imaging. Obstetrics and gynaecology. Paediatrics. Index.

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Book SynopsisBlending up-to-date biomechanical knowledge with professional application knowledge, this second edition presents a clear, conceptual approach to understanding biomechanics within the context of the qualitative analysis of human movement. It develops nine principles of biomechanics, which provide an applied structure for biomechanical concepts, and the application of each principle is fully explored in several chapters. The book also offers real-world examples of the application of biomechanics, which emphasize how biomechanics is integrated with the other subdisciplines of kinesiology to contribute to qualitative analysis of human movement.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction1. Introduction to Biomechanics of Human Movement2. Fundamentals of Biomechanics and Qualitative AnalysisPart II: Biological/Structural Bases3. Anatomical Description and Its Limitations4. Mechanics of the Musculoskeletal SystemPart III: Mechanical Bases5. Linear and Angular Kinematics6. Linear Kinetics7. Angular Kinetics8. Fluid MechanicsPart IV: Applications of Biomechanics in Qualitative Analysis9. Applying Biomechanics in Physical Education10. Applying Biomechanics in Coaching11. Applying Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning12. Applying Biomechanics in Sports Medicine and RehabilitationAppendicesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe use of ultrasound is increasing rapidly throughout the world, and consequently a knowledge of the underlying scientific principles and instrument operation has become an essential part of medical ultrasound courses.Table of ContentsNature of Ultrasound. Propagation in Tissue. Beam Shapes and Transducers. A-Scan Instruments. Static B-Scan. Real-Time Scanners. M-Mode. Other Scanners and Probes. Measurement of Size. Doppler Ultrasound Physics and Instruments. Doppler Ultrasound Measurement. Digital Storage, Scan Converters and Data Processing. Image Artifacts. Performance Checks. Bioeffects, Dosimetry and Safety. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisBone is a complex biological material that consists of both an inorganic and organic phase, which undergoes continuous dynamic biological processes within the body. This complex structure and the need to acquire accurate data have resulted in a wide variety of methods applied in the physical analysis of bone in vivo and in vitro. Each method has its own strengths and applications depending on the information sought by the clinician or researcher.The Physical Measurement of Bone provides a detailed description of all the major methods of bone analysis, including brief comments on clinical evaluation. The physics of each method are introduced as well as a summary of practical procedures. The book is essential reading for practicing medical physicists and technicians who need to know about the many methods of bone analysis open to them, and, more importantly, the wide coverage provides a good introductory framework for students of medical physics and biomedical engineering.Table of ContentsLIST OF CONTRIBUTORS, PREFACE, SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION, 1. ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND DISEASE, 1.1. Introduction, 1.2. Bone morphology and organization, 1.3. Bone tissue I: the role of bone cells, 1.3.1. The osteoclast, 1.3.2. The osteoblast, 1.3.3. The osteocytes, 1.4. Bone tissue II: the bony matrix, 1.5. Bone composition: mineralization of bone matrix, 1.6. Metabolic disorders of bone, 1.6.1. Introduction, 1.7. Osteoporosis, 1.7.1. Introduction, 1.7.2. Pathophysiology of osteoporosis, 1.7.3. Etiologic factors in osteoporosis, 1.7.4. Epidemiology, 1.8. Summary, References, 2. BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS, 2.1. Introduction, 2.2. Duties and responsibilities, 2.3. Environmental protection, 2.4. Risk assessment, 2.5. Quantifying risk, 2.6. Acceptable risk, 2.7. Risk reduction, 2.8. Hierarchy of risk reduction, 2.9. Specific risks associated with the processing of bone, 2.9.1. Hazard identification, 2.10. Mechanical hazards, 2.10.1. Sawing bone, 2.10.2. Electrical hazards, 2.10.3. Chemical hazards, 2.11. Hazard identification, 2.11.1. Toxicity hazard, 2.11.2. Corrosive hazards, 2.11.3. Exposure limits, 2.11.4. Reactive hazards, 2.11.5. Flammability hazards, 2.12. Extinguishers, 2.13. Risk reduction and control: chemicals, 2.13.1. Fume cupboards, 2.13.2. Biological hazards, 2.14. Hazard categories of biological agents, 2.15. Hazard identification and hazard reduction at source, 2.15.1. For human bone, 2.15.2. For animal bone, 2.16. Prion diseases, 2.17. Biological control measures, 2.17.1. Allergens: control of exposure, 2.17.2. Microbiological safety cabinets, 2.17.3. Disinfectants, 2.17.4. Disinfection of cryostats, 2.17.5. Fumigation, 2.17.6. Disinfection of mechanical testing equipment and machine tools, 2.17.7. Autoclaves, 2.17.8. Disposal of biological waste, 2.17.9. Removal of equipment, 2.18. Use of personal protective equipment, 2.19. General managerial considerations, 2.19.1. Restricted access and permits to work, 2.19.2. Occupational health screening, 2.19.3

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Book SynopsisMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique used in biomedical imaging and radiology to visualize internal structures of the body. Because MRI provides excellent contrast between different soft tissues, the technique is especially useful for diagnostic imaging of the brain, muscles, and heart.In the past 20 years, MRI technology has improved significantly with the introduction of systems up to 7 Tesla (7 T) and with the development of numerous post-processing algorithms such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), functional MRI (fMRI), and spectroscopic imaging. From these developments, the diagnostic potentialities of MRI have improved impressively with an exceptional spatial resolution and the possibility of analyzing the morphology and function of several kinds of pathology.Given these exciting developments, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Handbook: Imaging of the Pelvis, Musculoskeletal System, and Special Applications to CAD is a timely addiTable of ContentsMagnetic Resonance Imaging of Kidneys and Ureters. Carcinoma of the Bladder and Urethra. Male Pelvis (Prostate, Seminal Vesicles, and Testes). Uterus and Vagina. Benign and Malignant Conditions of the Ovaries and Peritoneum. MRI of the Placenta and the Pregnant Patient. MRI of Pelvic Floor Disorders. Degenerative Disease of the Spine and Other Spondyloarthropathies. Spine Infections. Traumatic Disease of the Spine. Neoplastic Disease of the Spine. MR Pathology of Sacrum and Ilium. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Soft Tissues. Temporomandibular Joints. MR-Guided Interventional Radiology of the Musculoskeletal System. MR of the Lymphatics. Pediatric Applications. Fetal MRI. Postmortem and Forensic Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound. PET/MRI: Concepts and Clinical Applications. Computer-Aided Diagnosis with MR Images of the Brain.

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Book SynopsisEdited by Professor Duncan Dowson, Advances in Medical Tribology, includes contributions from the eminent engineers, scientists, amd clinicians in this field. This important collection of papers, previously published as Special Issues of the Proceedings of Mechanical Engineers in the Journal of Engineering in Medicine, brings together some of the most imposrtant research and clinical findings in medical tribology. Key Features: Provides a one-volume collection of the most important work in the field Key research and clinical findings Heavily illustrated Engineers, tribologists, materials scientists, orthopaedics specialists, medical researchers, and any specialists concerned with joint replacement will find this a valuable source of information.Table of ContentsMechanistic and morphological origins of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear debris in total joint replacement prostheses, A. Wang et al; the importance of multidirectional motion on the wear of polyethylene, C.R. Bragdon et al; wear and morthology of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene wear particles from total hip replacements, P. Campbell et al; a three-axis hip simulation for wear and friction studies on total hip prostheses, V.O. Saikko; estimation of wear in total hip replacement using a ten station hip simulator, K. Brummitt and C.S. hardaker; effect on counterface material on the characteristics of retrieved uncemented cobalt-chronium and titanium alloy total hip replacements, K. Brummitt et al; wear in retrieved Charnely acetabular sockets, R.M. Hall et al; an investigation into the origins of time-dependent variation in penentration rates with accetabular cups - wear, creep or degradation?, G.H. Isaac et al; theory and practice of meniscal knee replacement - designing against wear, J.J. O'Connor and J.W. Goodfellow; metal-on-metal articulation for artificial hip joints - laboratory study and clinical results, R.M. Streicher et al; application of numerical descriptors to the characterization of wear particles obtained from joint replacements, G.W. Stachowiak et al; the size and shape of particulate polyethylene wear debris in total joint replacements, A. Koyabashi et al; the wear of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene sliding on metallic and ceramic counterfaces representative of current femoral surfaces in joint replacement, J.G. Lancaster et al; Charnley wear model for validation of hip simulators - ball diameter versus polytetrafluorotheylene and polyethylene wear, I.C. Clarke et al; development of a six station knee wear simulator and preliminary wear results, I.C. Burgesset al; factors contributing to the wear of polyethylene in clinical practice, I.D. Learmonth and J.L. Cunningham; the pathogenesis of osteolysis in two different cementless hip replacements, I.D. Learmonth et al; the role of polyethylene wear in joint replacement failure, M.A. McGee et al; clinical wear behaviour of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene cups paired with metal and ceramic ball heads in comparison to metal-on-metal pairings of hip joint replacements, M. Semlitsch and H.G. Willert; kinematics of the MATCO (TM) hip simulator and issues related to wear testing of metal-metal implants, J.B. Medley et al; frictional heating of bearing materials tested in a hip joint wear simulator, Z. Lu and H. McKellop; wear in the high-density polyethylene socket in total hip arthroplasty and its role in endosteal cavitation, B.W. Wroblewski; development of standards for orthopaedic implants, J.P. Paul.

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Book SynopsisThe study of dielectric properties of biological systems and their components is important not only for fundamental scientific knowledge but also for its applications in medicine, biology, and biotechnology. The associated technique - known as dielectric spectroscopy - has enabled researchers to quickly and accurately acquire time- or frequency-spectra of permittivity and conductivity and permitted the derivation and testing of realistic electrical models for cells and organelles. This text covers the theoretical basis and practical aspects of the study of dielectric properties of biological systems, such as water, electrolyte and polyelectrolytes, solutions of biological macromolecules, cells suspensions and cellular systems. The authors'' combined efforts provide a comprehensive and cohesive book that takes advantage of the expertise of multiple scientists involved in cutting-edge research in the specific sub-fields of bio-dielectric spectroscopy while maintaining its self-consistencTrade ReviewThis book is a tremendously useful tool for researchers who wish to understand dielectric relaxation methods aimed at studying biological materials. It covers experimental techniques, data analyses, as well as models, in each case ranging from historical backgrounds to state-of-the-art approaches. Challenging features of biological materials such as interfacial dielectric effects and the role of water are covered in detail by experts in the field. The book provides many examples of dielectric signatures of biological processes and illustrates these by informative figures. * Ranko Richert, *The textbook presents a view of dielectric theory, analysis and associated experimental techniques with a focus on biological applications. It addresses the determination of permittivity over a wide range of frequencies and conductivities and presents the methodology for dealing with electrode polarization by experimental techniques and analysis. The text presents a compendium of data, contemporary analyses and results that delineate the system dynamics on biologically interesting systems, ranging from water to macromolecules to membranes to cells. This text is intended for scientists who need information on such systems and/or who want to augment their research arsenal with dielectric measurements. This text is well annotated with useful references. * John G. Berberian *Table of ContentsPART I: THEORETICAL BACKGROUND; PART II: EXPERIMENTAL METHODS AND TECHNIQUES; PART III: APPLICATIONS

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Book SynopsisLooking at the politics of nuclear waste, this book examines the subject from an international standpoint. Other works by the author Andrew Blowers include "The Limits of Power" and "Something in the Air", and he has been co-editor on books such as "Nuclear Power in Crisis".Table of ContentsAn Achilles Heel; from scientific serendipity to scientific problem; the battle of the dumps - part 1, the causes of the conflict; the battle of the dumps - part 2, the causes of the conflict; the United States - in search of the nuclear oasis; nuclear waste in Western Europe; the way forward.

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Book SynopsisHealthcare Technology Management: A Systematic Approach offers a comprehensive description of a method for providing safe and cost effective healthcare technology management (HTM). The approach is directed to enhancing the value (benefit in relation to cost) of the medical equipment assets of healthcare organizations to best support patients, clinicians and other care providers, as well as financial stakeholders. The authors propose a management model based on interlinked strategic and operational quality cycles which, when fully realized, delivers a comprehensive and transparent methodology for implementing a HTM programme throughout a healthcare organization. The approach proposes that HTM extends beyond managing the technology in isolation to include advancing patient care through supporting the application of the technology. The book shows how to cost effectively manage medical equipment through its full life cycle, from acquisition through operational use to disposal, and to advanTrade Review"Congratulations to the team of authors...who have given the world of clinical engineering this fantastic resource, which will go on our frequently-accessed shelves...This is a must-have, on-desk reference book for all clinical engineers...This book is a gift because it overviews all aspects of health technology management and then digs deeper, offers tools, and brings all of the relevant and up to date information together in one place. I recommend, a reasonably thorough read of the whole book in the first instance, and then holding it readily accessible for reference...This publication is not just a resource for practitioners but a roadmap for new entrants to clinical engineers and a shop front for one of the most rewarding, fast-moving, and exciting engineering disciplines."—Meabh Smith, in BEAI Spectrum, Summer 2017"The book’s value is that it gives us a different perspective – new ways of thinking about old problems…I liked this book a lot and plan to dig more deeply into some of the material for use in my consulting practice. The text is clearly written and is informed by the wide-ranging experience of the authors. Numerous tables and figures to illustrate the text are included…The fundamental chapters all include case studies."—Matthew F. Baretich, PhD, in Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, March/April 2017"A delightful book; something for everyone. This book crosses national borders and regional variations to get to the heart of the matter: the explosive growth of technology in healthcare has simultaneously increased both our capabilities - as well as risk - and clinical engineers are the experts at managing both. This book divulges the secrets of the behind-the-scenes experts of system design - tools which will help anyone who wishes to harness the power of technology to optimize any process for both effectiveness and safety. This book is at once a compelling quick-read as well as a detailed reference manual. It would serve as both an ideal primer for clinicians as well as a library staple for anyone interested in understanding how to manage the complexity of the entire continuum of patient care."—Michael Appel, MD, Chief Patient Safety Officer, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc., USA"This book is a comprehensive, up to date, and accurate exploration of clinical engineering within the health care system. Tackling every important aspect of this work in a very understandable way, the authors make clear the potential benefits of clinical engineering and its importance for advancing healthcare. This book is ideal for those just beginning their careers as biomedical technicians and clinical engineers, in addition to senior engineers and technicians, who will discover new perspectives for their work. I would also recommend the book to managers in other industries that are willing to try healthcare technology management."—Magnus Stridsman, MSc, Region Östergötland University Hospital, Sweden"Normally technical books can be quite boring to read. You search through the index, go directly to the information required, extract what is needed for your article or practice, and put the book back on the bookshelf. When I started reading this book, my expectation was that this would be just another technical book. However, to my surprise, I really enjoyed it and wanted to keep reading! In particular, I was impressed with the book’s range of subjects and the ways in which the authors presented each chapter: the figures are well-designed and the information, tools, and processes are explained thoroughly. The sequence of subjects follows a logical order, making it easy for the reader to understand what is presented, using the knowledge gained from the previous chapters.Each chapter also features a series of useful questions and case studies, enabling the reader to test their comprehension and further explore the practical applications of the topics. This text covers most of the topics needed for a Clinical Engineer to develop a good and strong management system in a health environment. As a teacher and coordinator of a Clinical Engineering training course, as well as a graduating course of Biomedical Engineering, I am always looking for new and good sources of material regarding Clinical Engineering, and I can fully recommend this book for those interested in learning how to improve the activities in their profession."—Saide Jorge Calil, MSc, PhD, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) - Brazil"This book is a comprehensive treatment of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) written in an easy and engaging style. The authors set out to provide a systematic approach to the topic and certainly succeed in doing so. The wealth of experience captured in this book is clear and makes this a significant, and perhaps unique, reference text particularly within an NHS context. It should be seen as essential reading for students and trainees looking to specialise in this exciting and challenging field. The book utilises the Asset Management Standard (ISO 55000) as a key reference which is a helpful way to present and describe the challenges of HTM and enables a clear description for organisations to set out their approach to this topic."—Dan Clark, Head of Clinical Engineering, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust "Since concluding my doctorate in public health, I have been looking for a new approach to clinical engineering service (CES) with the aim to reposition it within the healthcare service and I found exactly what I was looking for in this book. Much of the existing literature on the subject focuses only on managerial technical work restricted to CES traditional activities. But in Healthcare Technology Management, the authors add strategic activities to this essentially technical role that go beyond the limits of the CES; inputting responsibility in the sustainability of the healthcare service as a whole, as well as in safety and patient / client satisfaction. It also identifies the clinical engineer as a prominent professional in the important processes and projects of the healthcare unit. This innovative approach is done in a masterful way. The authors use simple language, which is easy-to-understand even for those whose mother tongue is not English. They also provide a complete and vibrant perspective on the subject, in addition to a rich bibliography and many case studies that facilitate further learning. I am sure this new book will be quickly adopted as an essential text for courses related to health technology management around the world - I just wish I had been given the opportunity to study clinical engineering with it!"—Mara Souza, Professor of Instituto Federal da Bahia, Brazil"Healthcare Technology Management is a comprehensive treatment of the field of Clinical Engineering. It is well researched, with an excellent mix of explanation, self-study, and case studies. Examples within the text help highlight the concepts shared in the sections, while the self-study and case study sections provide a mechanism to thoroughly understand the chapters’ topics. I am especially impressed with the excellent coverage and emphasis of Systems Engineering; I recommend using that chapter as a reference for others in healthcare to educate them on Clinical Engineering’s Systems Engineering capabilities. It also provides convincing arguments for, and examples of, basing the HTM department on relevant standards, such as ISO 55000, 80001 and 60601.Healthcare Technology Management effectively links the HTM department operation to organizational goals, as well as emphasizing the balance of ‘ideal’ goals with real world limitations. This book is well researched and will be suitable as both a textbook for students and as an excellent reference for experienced professionals, especially those seeking certification."—Paul Sherman, CCE, FACCE"This book brings together all elements of modern Healthcare Technology Management that can be applied and recognised globally. Its practical case studies and extensive references make it a universal reference text that will be of use for all involved in the Healthcare Technology business. The text is well researched and written to provide a comprehensive guide for clinical engineering practitioners and for those aspiring to a career in clinical engineering. The authors should be applauded for their efforts in bridging the gap between the theoretical principles of Health Technology Management and their application in everyday clinical engineering practice. This is a highly recommended text, which will become a corner stone reference text for the Biomedical Engineering profession."—Kyril Belle, Director Biomedical Engineering, Australian Capital Territory Health, Australia"What a fantastic treasure is this book - a thorough and academic, but practical, overview of the whole subject of Healthcare Technology Management! Its many chapters cover everything you need to know and, to give more value, each chapter has self-directed learning questions, many useful case studies, and comprehensive references. This book would be an excellent course book, and would be suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates, in addition to individuals interested in medical engineering and management. Healthcare Technology Management is evolving rapidly with changes in finance, legislation, IT interaction, and how apps are coming into the picture. This book covers these subjects, but also encourages the reader to think much wider and to take a systems approach to the whole strategy of advancing and supporting healthcare technology. There are frequent references to UK, US, and other country regulatory requirements and learned papers so the reader is quickly appraised of current thinking. Applying this knowledge could easily help hospitals and medical centres reduce costs through effective management whilst maintaining patient safety."—Peter H. Smithson, Consultant Clinical Engineer CliniBizTech Solutions Ltd. (Previously Head of Medical Equipment Management Organisation, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust)"As the healthcare technology employed by clinicians and healthcare providers has evolved, diversified and become more complex over the past few decades, so have the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the technology and the environment in which it is used. This book provides the reader, whether studying for a career in clinical engineering or well established in their career, with a comprehensive manual on healthcare technology management. For the student, it is an excellent text. For the experienced, a thorough subject matter reference. Well written, the text provides a methodical and practice approach to establishing a healthcare technology management framework, which is patient care focused and value adding to the responsible organisation."—Phillip Thorburn, Senior Biomedical Engineer, Australian Capital Territory Health, Australia"Medical equipment management is a large and diverse area. Therefore, it is perhaps not surprising that books comprehensively covering the topic are few and far between. I was pleased when I heard about the publication of Healthcare Technology Management: A Systematic Approach. Other books I have read which cover medical equipment management have taken a rather hands-off approach to the topic…This book presents a loftier ambition, inviting the reader to apply a systematic approach to the management of healthcare technology… At the end of each chapter are self-directed learning points and case studies. These help emphasise that the authors intended this book to be actively engaged with, not just read. In particular, I was impressed with the effort that has clearly gone into putting the case studies together. Evidently written based upon the authors’ personal experiences within clinical engineering, these painted a colourful picture of how the various topics discussed may apply to real-life situations… The standard of writing remains high throughout the book and, combined with a distinct lack of errors for a first edition, make the text a pleasure to read… For anyone within this profession, I would not hesitate to recommend it…This book is unique in the guidance it gives to the established clinical engineer to better utilise the medical equipment at their disposal."—Dr Michael Ayers in IPEM Scope Reviews, September and December 2017"Congratulations to the team of authors...who have given the world of clinical engineering this fantastic resource, which will go on our frequently-accessed shelves...This is a must-have, on-desk reference book for all clinical engineers...This book is a gift because it overviews all aspects of health technology management and then digs deeper, offers tools, and brings all of the relevant and up to date information together in one place. I recommend, a reasonably thorough read of the whole book in the first instance, and then holding it readily accessible for reference...This publication is not just a resource for practitioners but a roadmap for new entrants to clinical engineers and a shop front for one of the most rewarding, fast-moving, and exciting engineering disciplines."—Meabh Smith, in BEAI Spectrum, Summer 2017"The book’s value is that it gives us a different perspective – new ways of thinking about old problems…I liked this book a lot and plan to dig more deeply into some of the material for use in my consulting practice. The text is clearly written and is informed by the wide-ranging experience of the authors. Numerous tables and figures to illustrate the text are included…The fundamental chapters all include case studies."—Matthew F. Baretich, PhD, in Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, March/April 2017"A delightful book; something for everyone. This book crosses national borders and regional variations to get to the heart of the matter: the explosive growth of technology in healthcare has simultaneously increased both our capabilities - as well as risk - and clinical engineers are the experts at managing both. This book divulges the secrets of the behind-the-scenes experts of system design - tools which will help anyone who wishes to harness the power of technology to optimize any process for both effectiveness and safety. This book is at once a compelling quick-read as well as a detailed reference manual. It would serve as both an ideal primer for clinicians as well as a library staple for anyone interested in understanding how to manage the complexity of the entire continuum of patient care."—Michael Appel, MD, Chief Patient Safety Officer, Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc., USA"This book is a comprehensive, up to date, and accurate exploration of clinical engineering within the health care system. Tackling every important aspect of this work in a very understandable way, the authors make clear the potential benefits of clinical engineering and its importance for advancing healthcare. This book is ideal for those just beginning their careers as biomedical technicians and clinical engineers, in addition to senior engineers and technicians, who will discover new perspectives for their work. I would also recommend the book to managers in other industries that are willing to try healthcare technology management."—Magnus Stridsman, MSc, Region Östergötland University Hospital, Sweden"Normally technical books can be quite boring to read. You search through the index, go directly to the information required, extract what is needed for your article or practice, and put the book back on the bookshelf. When I started reading this book, my expectation was that this would be just another technical book. However, to my surprise, I really enjoyed it and wanted to keep reading! In particular, I was impressed with the book’s range of subjects and the ways in which the authors presented each chapter: the figures are well-designed and the information, tools, and processes are explained thoroughly. The sequence of subjects follows a logical order, making it easy for the reader to understand what is presented, using the knowledge gained from the previous chapters.Each chapter also features a series of useful questions and case studies, enabling the reader to test their comprehension and further explore the practical applications of the topics. This text covers most of the topics needed for a Clinical Engineer to develop a good and strong management system in a health environment. As a teacher and coordinator of a Clinical Engineering training course, as well as a graduating course of Biomedical Engineering, I am always looking for new and good sources of material regarding Clinical Engineering, and I can fully recommend this book for those interested in learning how to improve the activities in their profession."—Saide Jorge Calil, MSc, PhD, University of Campinas (UNICAMP) - Brazil"This book is a comprehensive treatment of Healthcare Technology Management (HTM) written in an easy and engaging style. The authors set out to provide a systematic approach to the topic and certainly succeed in doing so. The wealth of experience captured in this book is clear and makes this a significant, and perhaps unique, reference text particularly within an NHS context. It should be seen as essential reading for students and trainees looking to specialise in this exciting and challenging field. The book utilises the Asset Management Standard (ISO 55000) as a key reference which is a helpful way to present and describe the challenges of HTM and enables a clear description for organisations to set out their approach to this topic."—Dan Clark, Head of Clinical Engineering, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust "Since concluding my doctorate in public health, I have been looking for a new approach to clinical engineering service (CES) with the aim to reposition it within the healthcare service and I found exactly what I was looking for in this book. Much of the existing literature on the subject focuses only on managerial technical work restricted to CES traditional activities. But in Healthcare Technology Management, the authors add strategic activities to this essentially technical role that go beyond the limits of the CES; inputting responsibility in the sustainability of the healthcare service as a whole, as well as in safety and patient / client satisfaction. It also identifies the clinical engineer as a prominent professional in the important processes and projects of the healthcare unit. This innovative approach is done in a masterful way. The authors use simple language, which is easy-to-understand even for those whose mother tongue is not English. They also provide a complete and vibrant perspective on the subject, in addition to a rich bibliography and many case studies that facilitate further learning. I am sure this new book will be quickly adopted as an essential text for courses related to health technology management around the world - I just wish I had been given the opportunity to study clinical engineering with it!"—Mara Souza, Professor of Instituto Federal da Bahia, Brazil"Healthcare Technology Management is a comprehensive treatment of the field of Clinical Engineering. It is well researched, with an excellent mix of explanation, self-study, and case studies. Examples within the text help highlight the concepts shared in the sections, while the self-study and case study sections provide a mechanism to thoroughly understand the chapters’ topics. I am especially impressed with the excellent coverage and emphasis of Systems Engineering; I recommend using that chapter as a reference for others in healthcare to educate them on Clinical Engineering’s Systems Engineering capabilities. It also provides convincing arguments for, and examples of, basing the HTM department on relevant standards, such as ISO 55000, 80001 and 60601.Healthcare Technology Management effectively links the HTM department operation to organizational goals, as well as emphasizing the balance of ‘ideal’ goals with real world limitations. This book is well researched and will be suitable as both a textbook for students and as an excellent reference for experienced professionals, especially those seeking certification."—Paul Sherman, CCE, FACCE "This book brings together all elements of modern Healthcare Technology Management that can be applied and recognised globally. Its practical case studies and extensive references make it a universal reference text that will be of use for all involved in the Healthcare Technology business. The text is well researched and written to provide a comprehensive guide for clinical engineering practitioners and for those aspiring to a career in clinical engineering. The authors should be applauded for their efforts in bridging the gap between the theoretical principles of Health Technology Management and their application in everyday clinical engineering practice. This is a highly recommended text, which will become a corner stone reference text for the Biomedical Engineering profession."—Kyril Belle, Director Biomedical Engineering, Australian Capital Territory Health, Australia"What a fantastic treasure is this book - a thorough and academic, but practical, overview of the whole subject of Healthcare Technology Management! Its many chapters cover everything you need to know and, to give more value, each chapter has self-directed learning questions, many useful case studies, and comprehensive references. This book would be an excellent course book, and would be suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates, in addition to individuals interested in medical engineering and management. Healthcare Technology Management is evolving rapidly with changes in finance, legislation, IT interaction, and how apps are coming into the picture. This book covers these subjects, but also encourages the reader to think much wider and to take a systems approach to the whole strategy of advancing and supporting healthcare technology. There are frequent references to UK, US, and other country regulatory requirements and learned papers so the reader is quickly appraised of current thinking. Applying this knowledge could easily help hospitals and medical centres reduce costs through effective management whilst maintaining patient safety."—Peter H. Smithson, Consultant Clinical Engineer CliniBizTech Solutions Ltd. (Previously Head of Medical Equipment Management Organisation, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust)"As the healthcare technology employed by clinicians and healthcare providers has evolved, diversified and become more complex over the past few decades, so have the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage the technology and the environment in which it is used. This book provides the reader, whether studying for a career in clinical engineering or well established in their career, with a comprehensive manual on healthcare technology management. For the student, it is an excellent text. For the experienced, a thorough subject matter reference. Well written, the text provides a methodical and practice approach to establishing a healthcare technology management framework, which is patient care focused and value adding to the responsible organisation."—Phillip Thorburn, Senior Biomedical Engineer, Australian Capital Territory Health, AustraliaTable of ContentsChapter 1 Clinical Engineering in the Healthcare System Chapter 2 Taking a Systems Engineering ApproachChapter 3 Key Standards, Regulations and GuidelinesChapter 4 Life cycle management of medical equipmentChapter 5 The Healthcare Technology Management System - StrategicChapter 6 Developing Equipment Support Plans in the context of the HTM ProgrammeChapter 7 The Extended Role of Clinical Engineers – Advancing HealthcareChapter 8 The Clinical Engineering Department – Achieving the VisionChapter 9 Medical Device GovernanceChapter 10 Health Technology Management (HTM) adding valueGlossary

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Book SynopsisCollagen: Structure and Mechanics provides a cohesive introduction to this biological macromolecule and its many applications in biomaterials and tissue engineering. Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the fields of materials, (bio-)engineering, physics, chemistry and biology will gain an understanding of the structure and mechanical behavior of type I collagen and collagen-based tissues in vertebrates, across all length scales from the molecular (nano) to the organ (macro) level. Written in a clear and didactic manner, this volume includes current knowledge on the hierarchical structure, mechanical properties, in addition to a review of deformation and strengthening mechanisms. Collagen: Structure and Mechanics is an excellent reference for new researchers entering this areaand serves as a basis for lecturing in the interdisciplinary field of biological materials science.Table of ContentsCollagen: Structure and Mechanics, an Introduction.- Collagen Diversity, Synthesis and Assembly.- Collagen Fibrillar Structure and Hierarchies.- Restraining Cross-Links Responsible for the Mechanical Properties of Collagen Fibers: Natural and Artificial.- Damage and Fatigue.- Viscoelasticity, Energy Storage and Transmission and Dissipation by Extracellular Matrices in Vertebrates.- Nanoscale Deformation Mechanisms in Collagen.- Hierarchical Nanomechanics of Collagen Fibrils: Atomistic and Molecular Modeling.- Mechanical Adaptation and Tissue Remodeling.- Tendons and Ligaments: Structure, Mechanical Behavior and Biological Function.- Collagen in Arterial Walls: Biomechanical Aspects.- The Extracellular Matrix of Skeletal and Cardiac Muscle.- The Cornea and Sclera.- Collagen and the Mechanical Properties of Bone and Calcified Cartilage.- Dentin.- Genetic Collagen Diseases: Influence of Collagen Mutations on Structure and Mechanical Behavior.- Biomimetic Collagen Tissues: Collagenous Tissue Engineering and Other Applications.

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Book SynopsisThe textbook begins with exercises related to radioactive sources and decay schemes. The problems covered include series decay and how to determine the frequency and energy of emitted particles in disintegrations. The next chapter deals with the interaction of ionizing radiation, including the treatment of photons and charged particles. The main focus is on applications based on the knowledge of interaction, to be used in subsequent work and courses. The textbook then examines detectors and measurements, including both counting statistics and properties of pulse detectors. The chapter that follows is dedicated to dosimetry, which is a major subject in medical radiation physics. It covers theoretical applications, such as different equilibrium situations and cavity theories, as well as experimental dosimetry, including ionization chambers and solid state and liquid dosimeters. A shorter chapter deals with radiobiology, where different cell survival models are considered. The last chapter concerns radiation protection and health physics. Both radioecology and radiation shielding calculations are covered. The textbook includes tables to simplify the solutions of the exercises, but the reader is mainly referred to important websites for importing necessary data.

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Book SynopsisThis volume provides an overview of X-ray technology and the historical development of modern CT systems. The main focus of the book is a detailed derivation of reconstruction algorithms in 2D and modern 3D cone-beam systems. A thorough analysis of CT artifacts and a discussion of practical issues such as dose considerations give further insight into current CT systems. Although written mainly for graduate students, practitioners will also benefit from this book.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews:"This volume … provide an overview of x-ray technology and reconstruction methods of modern CT scanning systems. … is aimed primarily at post-graduate biomedical engineering and medical physics students. … This is really a book for physicists and medical engineers … ." (Arpan Banerjee, RAD magazine, January, 2009)"This monograph on computed tomography (CT) covers the most recent advances in CT technology, image analysis, and reconstruction methods. It is a well-structured, information rich, and highly technical book. … This is definitely an advanced monograph in CT technology and image reconstruction that will better serve readers with a strong mathematical background. It also can serve as a specialized manual or reference for researchers and experts in the field of medical physics and biomedical engineering." (Dimitris N. Mihailidis, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2009)"This book provides an overview of x-ray technology, describes the historic developmental milestones of modern CT systems, and gives comprehensive insight into reconstruction methods. Its intended audience is graduate students in biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics. … I strongly recommend this book for students, scientists, and physicists who are interested in reconstruction theory and algorithms." (Tinsu Pan, The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, July, 2009)“The book is self-contained, covering the fundamentals of X-ray physics including X-ray production, interaction with matter and detection. … the diagrams in the book are of a very high quality and complement the text very well. Another feature of the book is its attention to implementation details. … This book is well written and will serve well as a good CT reference or textbook. The author has succeeded in his aim of presenting both the physics and mathematics behind CT in an accessible way.” (Peter R. T. Munro, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 51 (6), 2010)Table of ContentsFundamentals of X-ray Physics.- Milestones of Computed Tomography.- Fundamentals of Signal Processing.- Two-Dimensional Fourier-Based Reconstruction Methods.- Algebraic and Statistical Reconstruction Methods.- Technical Implementation.- Three-Dimensional Fourier-Based Reconstruction Methods.- Image Quality and Artifacts.- Practical Aspects of Computed Tomography.- Dose.

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Book SynopsisDevelopment of a Web-Based Maternal Health Monitoring System: Advancing Beyond Manual Record-keeping.- Development and Testing of a Home-based Phototherapy System for Neonatal Jaundice.- Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring Via Infrared Absorbance.- mpowering Predictive Maintenance of Medical Equipment through AI[1]Driven Condition Monitoring.- Multi-Label Convolutional Neural Network For Multiple Diseases Detection In Chest Radiographs.- Artificial Intelligence in Prosthetic Gait Assessment and Prosthesis Control: Present and Future.- Preliminary Analysis of Ultrasound Features for Detection of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Women.- Mechanomyography Analysis of Respiratory Muscle Function while Singing in Spinal Cord Injury.

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Book SynopsisWritten to assist the implementation in medical imaging practice of the requirements of the IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3, Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards, this publication provides consolidated information and detailed advice for setting and implementing patient radiation exposure monitoring programmes at the local or national level. In medical imaging using ionizing radiation, including X ray diagnostic radiology, diagnostic nuclear medicine and image guided interventional procedures, radiation protection of patients is achieved by selecting the most appropriate imaging procedure for the individual needs of the patient and by keeping exposure to the minimum necessary to achieve the diagnostic and interventional objective. Monitoring of radiation exposure of patients provides critical information for health care professionals and authorities who are responsible for ensuring justified and optimized use of radiation in medicine. This Safety Report provides guidance on recording, collecting and analysing relevant patient exposure data by using manual or automatic means. An aim of the publication is to encourage the future use and development of automatic digital systems to improve access to information about patient radiation exposure and thus contribute to improved implementation of the requirements for radiation protection of patients throughout the world.

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Book SynopsisDas vorliegende Werk bietet eine im deutschsprachigen Raum einzigartige, umfassende und aktuelle Darstellung der Medizinischen Physik. Es liefert damit das Fundament für die Anwendung physikalischer Methoden in der Medizin, der Entwicklung neuer oder verbesserter Verfahren zur Untersuchung und Behandlung von Patienten sowie für die Bereitstellung und den Einsatz physikalischer Methoden in der klinischen Anwendung. Es unterstützt als Lehrbuch den Bedarf nach einer systematischen medizinphysikalischen Aus- und Weiterbildung von Physikern, die an medizinischen Einrichtungen tätig sind.Das Buch orientiert sich am Stoffkatalog der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Medizinische Physik (DGMP) und legt den Schwerpunkt auf die Medizinische Physik in der Radiologie und Radioonkologie. Das Werk ist in fünf Teile unterteilt:· In Teil I werden die Grundlagen der Strahlenphysik, der biostatistischen Methoden, der Medizinischen Informatik, der organisatorischen und rechtlichen Aspekte sowie des Strahlenschutzes abgehandelt. · Teil II behandelt die radiologische Diagnostik und umfasst die bildgebenden Verfahren der Röntgendiagnostik, der Röntgen-Computertomographie, der Magnetresonanztomographie sowie des Ultraschalls. · Teil III beschreibt die Methoden der nuklearmedizinischen Diagnostik und Therapie. · In Teil IV wird die Medizinische Physik der Strahlentherapie in vertiefter Form dargestellt. · Teil V beschreibt ausgewählte Themen aus dem Gebiet der Medizintechnik. Zu allen Teilen werden Übungsaufgaben und Kontrollfragen angeboten, mit denen der Leser das Gelernte überprüfen kann. Ergänzend werden auf einer Website Musterlösungen, zusätzliches vertiefendes Text- und Bildmaterial sowie Animationen und Videos zur Verfügung gestellt. Das Buch versteht sich als Lehrbuch und Nachschlagewerk, das begleitend zu Weiterbildungsveranstaltungen und Studiengängen oder auch zum Selbststudium auf dem Gebiet der Medizinischen Physik eingesetzt werden kann. Es basiert auf dem Heidelberger Weiterbildungskurs „Medizinische Physik für Physiker“ und richtet sich vornehmlich an Physik-Absolventen und Naturwissenschaftler mit grundlegenden physikalischen Kenntnissen. Die Herausgeber sind als Wissenschaftler am Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrum (dkfz) tätig und lehren als Professoren für Medizinische Physik an der Universität Heidelberg.Trade Review“... Die strukturierte Aufbereitung der Lehrinhalte und das moderne Layout des Buches mit seinen zahlreichen, meist farbigen Abbildungen laden zum Blättern und Lesen ein. Das Buch hat das Potenzial, ein Klassiker unter den Lehrbüchern der Medizinischen Physik zu werden ...” (Prof. Dr. Klemens Zink, in: Physik Journal, Jg. 18, Heft 3, März 2019)Table of ContentsTeil I Grundlagen.- 1 Strahlenphysik.- 2 Grundlagen der Statistik.- 3 Medizinische Informatik.- 4 Organisatorische und Rechtliche Aspekte.- 5 Strahlenschutz.- Teil II Radiologische Diagnostik.- 6 Physikalisch-technische Grundlagen der Röntgendiagnostik.- 7 Röntgendiagnostik.- 8 Computertomographie.- 9 Magnetresonanztomographie und –spektroskopie.- 10 Ultraschall.- 11 Qualitätssicherung in der Röntgendiagnostik.- Teil III Nuklearmedizinische Diagnostik und Therapie.- 12 Physikalisch-technische Grundlagen der Nuklearmedizin.- 13 Planare Gammakamerasysteme.- 14 Single-Photon-Emission-Computed-Tomography.- 15 Positron-Emissions-Tomographie.- 16 Multimodale SPECT- und PET-Bildgebung.- 17 Nuklearmedizinische Therapie.- 18 Qualitätssicherung in der Nuklearmedizin.- Teil IV Strahlentherapie.- 19 Der Strahlentherapie-Prozess.- 20 Bestrahlungsgeräte für die Teletherapie.- 21 Dosimetrie.- 22 Klinische Strahlenbiologie.- 23 Bildgebung für die Strahlentherapie.- 24 Bestrahlungsplanung.- 25 Patientenlagerung und –positionierung.- 26 Bestrahlungsverfahren.- 27 Brachytherapie.- 28 Qualitätssicherung für die Strahlentherapie.- Teil V Medizintechnik.- 29 Optische Bildgebung (Endoskopie/Mikroskopie) in Diagnostik und Therapie.- 30 Patientenüberwachung.- 31 Infusionstechnik.- 32 Beatmung und Narkose.- 33 Kreislaufunterstützung.- 34 Dialyse.- 35 Behandlung mit elektrischen Strom.- 36 Computer-assistierte Chirurgie.- 37 Prothesen und Orthesen.

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Book SynopsisThis open access book presents the findings from on-site research into radioactive cesium contamination in various agricultural systems affected by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident in March 2011. This fourth volume in the series reports on studies undertaken at contaminated sites such as farmland and forests, focusing on soil, water, mountain, agricultural products, and animals. It also provides additional data collected in the subsequent years to show how the radioactivity levels in agricultural products and their growing environments have changed with time and the route by which radioactive materials entered agricultural products as well as their movement between different components (e.g., soil, water, and trees) within an environmental system (e.g., forests). The book covers various topics, including radioactivity testing of food products; decontamination trials for rice and livestock production; the state of contamination in, trees, mushrooms, and timber; the dynamics of radioactivity distribution in paddy fields and upland forests; damage incurred by the forestry and fishery industries; and the change in consumers’ attitudes. In the series of this book, a real-time radioisotope imaging system has been introduced, a pioneering technique to visualize the movement of cesium in soil and in plants. This is the only book to provide systematic data on the actual change of radioactivity, which is of great value to all researchers who wish to understand the effect of radioactive fallout on agriculture. In addition, it helps the general public better understand radio-contamination issues in the environment. The project is ongoing; the research groups from the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences of The University of Tokyo continue their work in the field further to evaluate the long-term effects of the Fukushima accident.Table of Contents1. An Overview of our research.- 2. Recovery of Food Production from Radioactive Contamination Caused by the Fukushima Nuclear Accident.- 3. Annual Reduction of Transfer Factors of Radiocesium from Soil to Rice Cultivated in a KCl Fertilized and Straw Plowed-in Paddy Field from 2015 to 2021.- 4. Effects of radiocesium from suspended matter and fallout on agricultural products.- 5. Verification of Uptake and Transport Properties of Cesium in Hydroponically Cultivated Quercus Serrata.- 6. Candidates for breeding target genes related to cesium transport in plants after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident.- 7. Evaluation of the Absorption of Different Forms of Cesium from Soil.- 8. Structure, Composition, and Physicochemical Properties of Radiocesium-Bearing Microparticles Emitted by the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident.- 9. Verification of Effects on Crops and Surrounding Environment in Agriculture Using Radioactively Contaminated Grass Silage Compost Made by Aerobic Ultra-High Temperature Fermentation.- 10. Transport of 137Cs into Fruits after External Deposition onto Japanese Persimmon Trees.- 11. Progress Towards Managing Radiocesium Contamination in Orchards.- 12. Overview of Radiocesium Dynamics in Forests: First Decade and Future Perspectives.- 13. Toward the Estimation of Radiocesium Activity Concentration in Trunks of Coppiced Quercus Serrata: Leaf Availability Instead of Felling.- 14. Decomposition of Organic Matters in a Forest Floor Enhanced Downward Migration of Radioactive Cs after the Accident of the FDNPP.- 15. Effect of exchangeable and non-exchangeable potassium in soil on cesium uptake by Quercus serrata seedlings.- 16. Ten-year Transition of Radiocesium Contamination in Wild Mushrooms in the University of Tokyo Forests after the Fukushima Accident.- 17. Challenge to resume production of mushroom bed logs by potassium fertilizer application.- 18. Studies on the revitalization of radioactive-contaminated mushroom log forests: focus on shoots.- 19. Contribution of cesium-bearing microparticles to cesium in soil and river water of the Takase River watershed and their effect on the distribution coefficient.- 20. Global Fallout: Radioactive Materials from Atmospheric Nuclear Tests That Fell Half a Century Ago and Where to Find Them.- 21. Resilience Education Program in Iitate Village for the Young Generation

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Book Synopsis0.Basics.- 1.THE STETHOSCOPE.- 2.THE THERMOMETER.- 3.THE PULSE OXIMETER.- 4.THE SPHYGMOMANOMETER.- 5.X-RAY IMAGING.- 6.COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) or CAT SCAN.- 7.MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING (MRI).- 8.POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET SCAN).- 9.ULTRASOUND SCAN.- 10.GLUCOMETER.

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Book SynopsisMicroneedles: Fabrication, characterization, and commercialization strategy.- Rapidly separating microneedles based transdermal patches.- Dissolvable polymeric microneedles for insulin delivery.- Hollow microneedles based injectable delivery system.- Porous polymeric microneedles for transdermal delivery system.- Polymeric microneedles for vaccine delivery.- Microneedles based epidermal sensor for the diagnosis of diseases.- Microneedles based delivery system for plants.- Microneedles-based technology for monitoring the food health.- Microneedles based transdermal patches for wound dressing.- Microneedles-based sensor for detection of environmental pollution.- Carbon-doped microneedles for environmental applications.

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Book SynopsisDesign and development of knee implant using finite element analysis fea.- Fundamental design and material of knee prosthesis.-Finite element analysis fea on knee prosthesis.- Development of high flexion tkr.- Finite element analysis fea of modified assembly for tkr.- Fundamental of design and development of high flexion tkr.

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Book SynopsisIntroduction.- Natural Radiation Environment.- Man-made Radiation Environment.- Evolution and Implementation of Radiation Protection Policy.- Ionising Radiation Metrology.- Low Dose Radiation Effects in Biological Systems.- Renewed Interest in Nuclear Energy.- Cost Benefit Analysis of Current Radiation Protection Policy.- Lessons from the Major Nuclear Accidents: (Environmental and Radiological Impact).- Alternative Radiation Protection Policies and Implications.- Radiation Induced Quantum Biology Effects.- New Challenges in Terrestrial and Marine Radioecology.- Assessment of Radionuclide Transfer in Terrestrial Ecosystem.- Transport and Fate of Radioactivity in Aquatic Ecosystem.

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Book SynopsisIonizing Radiation and Radiation Protection.- Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter.- Radiation Environment in Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities.- Radiation Environment in Medical Facilities.- Occupational and Patient Doses in Medical Facilities.- Radiation Environment in Industrial and Research Facilities.- Radiation Environment in Particle Accelerator Facilities.- Detectors and Reader Systems for External Dose Monitoring.- Monitoring of External Gamma and Beta Exposures.- Monitoring of External Neutron Exposures.- Space Radiation Dosimetry.- Retrospective Dosimetry.- Biological Retrospective Dosimetry.- Introduction to Internal Dosimetry.- Biokientics of Radionuclides.

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Book SynopsisAccurate measurement of radiation dose received by patients undergoing radiotherapy or medical imaging is essential for ensuring effective and safe healthcare. Equally, accurate measurement of radiation dose is required to guide employers in protecting their workforce from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Secondary Standards Dosimetry Laboratories (SSDLs) are specialist laboratories used to provide calibration and guidance for end users in hospitals and industry. This publication provides detailed technical information for countries on how to establish an SSDL, including planning processes, cost estimates and timelines. The technical descriptions and guidelines may also be helpful to existing SSDL radiation metrology staff when upgrading calibration facilities or purchasing new equipment.

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Book SynopsisMould's Medical Anecdotes: Omnibus Edition is a fabulous collection of anecdotes on the humorous, intriguing, unusual, mysterious, and historical aspects of medicine. It combines the hugely successful Mould's Medical Anecdotes and More Mould's Medical Anecdotes and includes a selection of more recently collected material. Dr. Mould searched newspapers, advertisements, case histories, monologues, and medical journals on both sides of the Atlantic for this treasure trove.Trade Review"… You do not need to have this edition on your office desk but inside the drawer, within easy reach. It will be of great value and you will love it! … you may sit in your armchair for hours, smiling, laughing, and learning unusual things with astonishment. … You should buy the book, order another one as a gift for your friend(s) … you will get a lot of information, entertainment, and pleasure." -O. Pohlenz, European Radiology, Vol. 7, Issue 7, 1997 Praise for the previous edition:"A delightful collection of medical quips, quirks, and quackeries." -Daily Express "…a mine of fun, charm, and poignancy." -RAD Magazine "There is something to interest everyone here." -Clinical Biochemist "Excellent-don't pinch your colleague's; buy your own!" -HPA BulletinTable of ContentsA selection of ancedotes: King's Evil. A Royal Malady. Royal Baths. The King is Dead. Queen Anne's Oculist. Optician's Advertisement. Ivan the Terrible's Skeleton. Napoleon III's Bladder Stone. One of the Favourite Jokes of Suicidal Patients. A King as Dentist. Dentistry, 1523. The Guinea Jaw. Oliver Cromwell's Head. Head Shrinking. Why are the Heads of Men Hairy? Holes in Their Heads. The Esau Lady. Traffic in Human Hair. The Brothers Tocci. Ear Surgery. The Safety Tomb. Irish Export Trade in Dead Bodies. Skeletons for Sale. Kuda Bax and the Indian Fire Walk. Letter on Corpulence. Spinach as a Source of Iron. The Human Dustbin. Self-Induced Excess Iron Therapy. Foreign Bodies. Curing Piles with Petrol. Early Medical X-Rays. Tavern of the Dead. The Sufferer. Medical Diploma. Marriage and X-Rays. Real and Fake Diamonds. The Madman's Will. Gas Bulb Surrounded by Profanity. Who Made the Hospital Kettle Radioactive? Early Medical Radium. Sir William Gull. Tutankhamun's Head. The Yin and the Yang. Circumcision, 2340 BC. Birth of Twins, 2340 BC. Medical Handwriting. Lead Poisoning in the Ancient World. Inheritance Pattern of Death. Life and Death of Mok the Gorilla. Internal Combustion. Surgical Instruments, 2340 Bc. Surgical Instruments, AD 1739. Siberian Shaman. Why the Pill's Success Rate is Low in Asia. American Indian Medicine Man. Mapuche Medicine Women. Plus more...

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Book SynopsisWhile there are many excellent texts focused on clinical medical imaging, there are few books that approach in vivo imaging technologies from the perspective of a scientist or physicianscientist using, or interested in using, these techniques in research. It is for these individuals that Essentials of In Vivo Biomedical Imaging is written.Featuring contributions from leading experts in the field, this authoritative reference text helps answer the following often-asked questions: Can imaging address my question? Which technique should I use? How does it work? What information does it provide? What are its strengths and limitations? What applications is it best suited for? How can I analyze the data? By explaining what each imaging technology can measure, describing major methods and approaches, and giving examples demonstrating the rich repertoire of modern biomedical imaging to address a wide range of morphological, functional, metabolic, and molecTrade Review"This is an excellent introductory book, valuable in its recognition of the interdisciplinary biomedical scientist researcher, and notable for its readability and well-balanced coverage. It will be appreciated by scientific researchers finding themselves involved in a project with an unfamiliar imaging technique, or by the more experienced researcher preparing to meet with an imaging specialist. It is also an attractive introductory text for a medical physicist."—Scope, September 2015"While material is presented at some depth, using appropriate mathematics, physics, and engineering when necessary for those who really want to dig into a particular imaging technique, it also is a book for the more casual user of imaging. Large fractions of the text are accessible to researchers independent of their specific scientific background, where the emphasis is on explaining what each imaging technology can measure, describing major methods and approaches, and giving examples demonstrating the rich repertoire of modern biomedical imaging to address a wide range of morphological, functional, metabolic, and molecular parameters in a safe and noninvasive manner."—SirReadaLot.org, October 2015"The book is well written and attractively produced and I believe it will prove genuinely useful to the target audience and also to a wider range of scientists who make use of imaging for their work or find the topic interesting." –Contemporary Physics (2016), review by Prof. Peter V. E. McClintock"This textbook … makes biomedical imaging accessible to researchers from a wide variety of academic disciplines."—Steven Meikle, Professor of Medical Imaging Physics, The University of Sydney, Australia"… a very good overview of in vivo biomedical imaging technologies … appropriate for biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics students. The inclusion of the chapter on quantitative image analysis methods is timely."—John D. Hazle, Professor and Chairman, Department of Imaging Physics, and Bernard W. Biedenharn Chair in Cancer Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA"Terrific book. It is essential reading for anyone using imaging as a research tool."—Michael F. Insana, Willett Professor of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA"An ideal overview of medical imaging systems for anyone looking for clarity in presentation of the systems and a simple elegance to understanding them. The authors have achieved a balance of getting to the point and yet providing just enough text and illustration to understand it."—Brian W. Pogue, Professor of Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, and Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA"An excellent book … very comprehensive with ample color figures, which make it easy to read. I strongly recommend this book to students, scientists, and faculty that work in the field of biomedical imaging."—Weibo Cai, Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA"This is an excellent introductory book, valuable in its recognition of the interdisciplinary biomedical scientist researcher, and notable for its readability and well-balanced coverage. It will be appreciated by scientific researchers finding themselves involved in a project with an unfamiliar imaging technique, or by the more experienced researcher preparing to meet with an imaging specialist. It is also an attractive introductory text for a medical physicist."—Scope, September 2015"While material is presented at some depth, using appropriate mathematics, physics, and engineering when necessary for those who really want to dig into a particular imaging technique, it also is a book for the more casual user of imaging. Large fractions of the text are accessible to researchers independent of their specific scientific background, where the emphasis is on explaining what each imaging technology can measure, describing major methods and approaches, and giving examples demonstrating the rich repertoire of modern biomedical imaging to address a wide range of morphological, functional, metabolic, and molecular parameters in a safe and noninvasive manner."—SirReadaLot.org, October 2015"The book is well written and attractively produced and I believe it will prove genuinely useful to the target audience and also to a wider range of scientists who make use of imaging for their work or find the topic interesting." –Contemporary Physics (2016), review by Prof. Peter V. E. McClintock"This textbook … makes biomedical imaging accessible to researchers from a wide variety of academic disciplines."—Steven Meikle, Professor of Medical Imaging Physics, The University of Sydney, Australia"… a very good overview of in vivo biomedical imaging technologies … appropriate for biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics students. The inclusion of the chapter on quantitative image analysis methods is timely."—John D. Hazle, Professor and Chairman, Department of Imaging Physics, and Bernard W. Biedenharn Chair in Cancer Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA"Terrific book. It is essential reading for anyone using imaging as a research tool."—Michael F. Insana, Willett Professor of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA"An ideal overview of medical imaging systems for anyone looking for clarity in presentation of the systems and a simple elegance to understanding them. The authors have achieved a balance of getting to the point and yet providing just enough text and illustration to understand it."—Brian W. Pogue, Professor of Engineering, Physics & Astronomy, and Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA"An excellent book … very comprehensive with ample color figures, which make it easy to read. I strongly recommend this book to students, scientists, and faculty that work in the field of biomedical imaging."—Weibo Cai, Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USATable of ContentsOverview. X-Ray Projection Imaging and Computed Tomography. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Ultrasound. Optical and Optoacoustic Imaging. Radionuclide Imaging. Quantitative Image Analysis.

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Book SynopsisPET and SPECT imaging has improved to such a level that they are opening up exciting new horizons in medical diagnosis and treatment. This book provides a complete introduction to fundamentals and the latest progress in the field, including an overview of new scintillator materials and innovations in photodetector development, as well as the latest system designs and image reconstruction algorithms. It begins with basics of PET and SPECT physics, followed by technology advances and computing methods, quantitative techniques, multimodality imaging, instrumentation, pre-clinical and clinical imaging applications.Trade Review"A well-written, comprehensive, advanced-level book that also provides enough information about the physics, mathematics, instrumentation, quantification, and clinical applications of these imaging modalities."-Jun Zhang, The Ohio State UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1 BASICS. Principles of SPECT and PET Imaging. Part 2 TECHNOLOGY. Scintillators for PET and SPECT. Photodetectors. Acquisition Electronics. SPECT Instrumentation. PET Instrumentation. PART 3 QUANTITATIVE IMAGING. Methodologies for Quantitative SPECT. Data Corrections and Quantitative PET. Image Reconstruction for PET and SPECT. High-Performance Computing in Emission Tomography. Methods and Applications of Dynamic. SPECT Imaging. Dynamic PET Imaging. Part 4 MULTIMODALITY IMAGING. PET/CT. SPECT/CT. PET/MRI. Part 5 PRECLINICAL IMAGING AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS. Preclinical PET and SPECT. Clinical Applications of PET/CT and SPECT/CT Imaging

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Book SynopsisWritten by one of the world''s leading experts in the field of nuclear medicine dosimetry, this text describes in detail the use of internal dose calculations in the practice of nuclear medicine. While radiation therapy with external sources of radiation always employs calculations of dose to optimize therapy for each patient, this is not routinely conducted in nuclear medicine therapy. As the trend towards an increasing role of dosimetry in therapy planning increases, this book reviews the available methods and technologies available to make this a more common practice. The book begins by covering the mathematical fundamentals of internal dose calculations, and uses sample calculations to demonstrate key principles. The book then moves forward to describe anthropomorphic models, dosimetric models, and types and uses of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. The depth of coverage makes it useful reference and guide for researchers performing dose calculations and foTable of ContentsBasic principles of dosimetry calculations. Current anthropomorphic models for dosimetry. Use of animal models in internal dose calculations. Special dosimetry models. Dose calculations for diagnostic pharmaceuticals. Dose calculations for therapeutic pharmaceuticals. Current pharmaceuticals used for therapy. The need for patient-individualized dosimetry in therapy. Normal tissues. Tumors. Future needs and prospects.

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Book SynopsisBrachytherapy is continuously advancing. Years of accumulated experience have led to clinical evidence of its benefit in numerous clinical sites such as gynecological, prostate, breast, rectum, ocular, and many other cancers. Brachytherapy continues to expand in its scope of practice and complexity, driven by strong academic and commercial research, by advances in competing modalities, and due to the diversity in the political and economic landscape. It is a true challenge for practicing professionals and students to readily grasp the overarching trends of the field, especially of those technologies and innovative practices that are not yet established but are certainly on the rise. Addressing this challenge, Emerging Technologies in Brachytherapy presents a comprehensive collection of chapters on the latest trending/emerging technologies and expert opinions. It is divided into five broad sections: Section I: Physics of Brachytherapy SecTrade Review"Physicians, medical physicists and other members of the brachytherapy team will find this book of value. Beginning with a solid overview of the physics of available radiation sources, brachytherapy applicators, and equipment and planning methods, it looks forward to where these technologies are going and how they might best be applied. Written by international experts, it provides clear authoritative information and practical solutions as to how these methods can be applied in the clinical environment. It includes details of image guided brachytherapy suite designs from around the world, describing how leading centres have incorporated modern advanced imaging into their brachytherapy process. This book is highly readable and provides an authoritative overview of the current state of the art in brachytherapy technologies."—Gerard Morton MD FRCPC, Associate Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto "Enthusiasm for brachytherapy has waxed and waned over the years with the prevalent popularity of new, external beam approaches. It now stands on the threshold of moving ahead on its own merits. Brachytherapy represents the ultimate radiation therapy, delivering the lowest possible radiation dose to normal tissues, and the highest possible dose to the target. It is now image-guided and quality-assured taking away much of the uncertainty that previously make it so operator dependent. Not only that, it is efficient, limits hospital visits, and is economically smart. These are all attractive features in an era of patient-centered medicine and medical overspending.This book looks at the many emerging technologies that make brachytherapy more attractive than ever. It is an indispensible guide to both physicists and radiation oncologists who want to take their practice to the next level. Rich as it is in exciting technical detail, it does not fail to also arm brachytherapists with the economic arguments they need to advocate for their art. "—Anthony Zietman MD, Shipley Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital; Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics "Expert or novice this book has something for everyone. Enlisting an impressive array of global experts in the field it covers not only the physics basics of brachytherapy use in the modern era, but also explores it’s future. The book describes in detail the use of various imaging modalities and brachytherapy tools. It reviews strengths and weaknesses of each, and describes how modern imaging has transformed brachytherapy. For those new to brachytherapy, or seeking guidance on updating one’s practice, the book details various brachytherapy suites and practices from around the world. Reviewing the existing literature on the role of brachytherapy in various disease sites, authors give a thought-provoking comparative analysis of brachytherapy with other advanced techniques. The book is interesting and approachable with numerous quality illustrations and photos. One can refresh on the basics, refine your technique, or discover new and exciting advances in the field."—Catheryn M. Yashar, Professor, Medical Director, Assistant Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, and UCSD Vice Chief of Staff of the University of California, San Diego "Physicians, medical physicists and other members of the brachytherapy team will find this book of value. Beginning with a solid overview of the physics of available radiation sources, brachytherapy applicators, and equipment and planning methods, it looks forward to where these technologies are going and how they might best be applied. Written by international experts, it provides clear authoritative information and practical solutions as to how these methods can be applied in the clinical environment. It includes details of image guided brachytherapy suite designs from around the world, describing how leading centres have incorporated modern advanced imaging into their brachytherapy process. This book is highly readable and provides an authoritative overview of the current state of the art in brachytherapy technologies."—Gerard Morton MD FRCPC, Associate Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto "Enthusiasm for brachytherapy has waxed and waned over the years with the prevalent popularity of new, external beam approaches. It now stands on the threshold of moving ahead on its own merits. Brachytherapy represents the ultimate radiation therapy, delivering the lowest possible radiation dose to normal tissues, and the highest possible dose to the target. It is now image-guided and quality-assured taking away much of the uncertainty that previously make it so operator dependent. Not only that, it is efficient, limits hospital visits, and is economically smart. These are all attractive features in an era of patient-centered medicine and medical overspending.This book looks at the many emerging technologies that make brachytherapy more attractive than ever. It is an indispensible guide to both physicists and radiation oncologists who want to take their practice to the next level. Rich as it is in exciting technical detail, it does not fail to also arm brachytherapists with the economic arguments they need to advocate for their art. "—Anthony Zietman MD, Shipley Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital; Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics "Expert or novice this book has something for everyone. Enlisting an impressive array of global experts in the field it covers not only the physics basics of brachytherapy use in the modern era, but also explores it’s future. The book describes in detail the use of various imaging modalities and brachytherapy tools. It reviews strengths and weaknesses of each, and describes how modern imaging has transformed brachytherapy. For those new to brachytherapy, or seeking guidance on updating one’s practice, the book details various brachytherapy suites and practices from around the world. Reviewing the existing literature on the role of brachytherapy in various disease sites, authors give a thought-provoking comparative analysis of brachytherapy with other advanced techniques. The book is interesting and approachable with numerous quality illustrations and photos. One can refresh on the basics, refine your technique, or discover new and exciting advances in the field."—Catheryn M. Yashar, Professor, Medical Director, Assistant Vice-Chair of Clinical Affairs, and UCSD Vice Chief of Staff of the University of California, San Diego Table of ContentsIntroduction Sources and Loading Technologies Applicators Applicator Reconstruction Dose Calculation Dose Optimization Image Processing for Brachytherapy FMEA for Brachytherapy Real-Time In Vivo Dosimetry Quality Assurance Technologies Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) in Brachytherapy Robotics in Brachytherapy Optical Imaging and Navigation Technologies Ultrasound X-Ray and Computed Tomography Magnetic Resonance Imaging Positron Emission Tomography Imaging for Treatment Verification Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands Emerging Technologies in Brachytherapy Hospital Charles Lemoyne, Montreal, Canada Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Canada Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India Institut Joliot-Curie Cancer Center, Dakar, Senegal: Implementing a Brachytherapy Program in a Resource Limited Setting EBRT or Brachytherapy? Particle Therapy or Brachytherapy? Is Brachytherapy Cost Effective? Elekta Brachytherapy Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG

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