Nuclear medicine Books

Book SynopsisWidely regarded as the cornerstone text in the field, the successful series of editions continues to follow the tradition of a clear and comprehensive presentation of the physical principles and operational aspects of medical imaging. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition, is a coherent and thorough compendium of the fundamental principles of the physics, radiation protection, and radiation biology that underlie the practice and profession of medical imaging. Distinguished scientists and educators from the University of California, Davis, provide up-to-date, readable information on the production, characteristics, and interactions of non-ionizing and ionizing radiation, magnetic fields and ultrasound used in medical imaging and the imaging modalities in which they are used, including radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. This vibrant, full-color text is enhanced by more than 1,000 images, charts, and graphs, including hundreds of new illustrations. This text is a must-have resource for medical imaging professionals, radiology residents who are preparing for Core Exams, and teachers and students in medical physics and biomedical engineering. Features a new introductory overview, plus new information on informatics-oriented concepts, multisource and other x-ray tubes, new quality control procedures for digital radiography, digital breast tomosynthesis, dedicated breast CT, best practices in minimizing fluoroscopy dose to patients and staff, dosimetry in x-ray imaging, 3T and 7T MRI, MR artifacts and solutions, ultrasound elastography, nuclear cardiology, total-body PET imaging, and much more. Provides clear but detailed explanations of the basic science important to nuclear imaging, including the physical properties and production of radioactivity, radiation detection and measurement and completely updated chapters on radiopharmaceuticals and internal dosimetry, SPECT and PET/CT. Addresses topics common to all forms of diagnostic imaging, including image quality and medical informatics as well as the non-ionizing medical imaging modalities of MRI and ultrasound. Introduces a completely updated radiation biology section with current concepts in biological effects at the molecular, cellular and organ systems levels as well as the acute radiation syndrome and the latest assessment of potential biological effects to the fetus, children and adults from medical imaging procedures, as well as principles for effective risk communication. Updates the radiation protection section relevant to all aspects of medical imaging to the latest concepts in patient and staff protection, including current Joint Commission and regulatory quality assurance requirements, as well as radiological emergency medical management.

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Book SynopsisFor whom is this book designed? For all students and physicians in training who want to learn more about the systematic interpretation of conventional chest radiographs, and for anyone who wants to learn how to insert chest tubes and central venous catheters. What does this book offer? Detailed diagrams on topographical anatomy, with numerical labels for self-review. Coverage includes even relatively complex findings in trauma victims and ICU patients. Detailed, step-by-step instructions on the placement of CVCs and chest tubes. Simple aids and tricks, such as the "silhouette sign," are helpful in image interpretation. Images to illustrate all common abnormalities (systematically arranged according to morphological patterns). Trade ReviewHigh quality images and easy-to-read bold print..a very easy-to-understand table of contents, subject index, reference page, and a small section on radiation. ..Recommend[ed]...for medical students and physicians.--Radiologic Technology "Logical and concise...high quality images...certainly fulfills a role in training the beginner to interpret and constructively think... an easy to read format, detailed charts and diagrams, and self-assessment diagrams."--Doody's Book Reviews

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Book SynopsisFocusing on time-tested protocols, tailored imaging and current procedural equipment, this popular, practical handbook by Drs. Krishna Kandarpa, Lindsay Machan, Robert Lewandowski, and Parag J. Patel features extensive updates to keep you current with rapid growth in the field. Now in brilliant full color throughout, Kandarpa Handbook of Interventional Radiologic Procedures, 6th Edition, is a convenient, easy-access guide to all current radiologic procedures. It’s an ideal resource not only for practicing interventional and general radiologists, but also for fellows and residents in training, IR nurses, and special procedure technologists. Covers indications, contraindications, preparation, technique, postprocedural management, prevention, and management of complications for every procedure. Includes expanded information on innovative oncological & lymphatic interventions. Features an all-new full-color design and illustrations, and an outline format for quick reference. Provides must-know information on vascular access and catheter-directed angiography, vascular imaging, trans-arterial procedures, trans-venous procedures, non-vascular procedures, and intra-procedural patient management. ​Discusses risk management, nursing management (eBook only), and drugs and dosages. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisIdeal for study, review, or self-assessment, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide is an easy-to-use, interactive resource for learning and retaining core information in the physics of medical imaging. Whether used as a supplement to The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition, or as a stand-alone review tool, this new study guide helps you gain a deeper understanding of this complex field, while preparing you for exams and clinical practice. It’s an essential resource for radiology residents and practitioners, medical physicists, and radiation oncologists, as well as radiology technicians and nuclear medicine technicians who need a reliable, up-to-date review of medical physics, federal radiation control standards and regulations, radiation safety, and radiation biology. References between the main textbook and the study guide provide more detailed answers to questions that arise as you study. Provides three helpful sections for study and review: Section 1 distills key concepts for each chapter in textbook in outline format. Section 2 includes more than 1,000 image-rich questions and answers with page numbers from the main text for further detail; eBook questions and answers are interactive. Section 3 consolidates key equations for each chapter with page numbers from the main text where the equation is introduced and discussed. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisRadiographic positioning - comprehensive and concise Now in its second edition, Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning is a practical how-to guide that provides the detailed information you need to reproducibly obtain high-quality radiographic images for optimal evaluation and interpretation of normal, abnormal, and pathological anatomic findings. It shows positioning techniques for all standard examinations in conventional radiology, with and without contrast, as well as basic positioning for CT and MRI. For each type of study a double-page spread features an exemplary radiograph, positioning sketches, and helpful information on imaging technique and parameters, criteria for the best radiographic view, and patient preparation. Clearly organized to be used in day-to-day practice, the atlas serves as an ideal companion to Moeller and Reif's Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Anatomy and their three-volume Pocket Atlas of Cross-Sectional Anatomy. Highlights of the second edition: New chapters on positioning in MRI and CT, including multislice CT A greatly expanded section on mammography Special features, including information on the advantages of a specific view, variations of positions, and practical tips and tricks Nearly 500 excellent radiographs and drawings demonstrating the relationship between correct patient positioning and effective diagnostic images Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning, Second Edition is an excellent desk or pocket reference for radiologists, radiology residents, and for radiologic technologists.Trade ReviewAny pocket-sized handbook that provides in-depth coverage of multiple medical imaging modalities is a rare and remarkable thing. The second edition of Pocket Atlas of Radiographic Positioning is just such a book, containing nearly every modality, including conventional radiography, CT, MRI, angiography, and mammography...a valuable, easy-to-use desk or pocket reference for medical imaging professionals at every level.--ADVANCE for Imaging & Radiation OncologyWe suggest this publication not only to radiologists, radiology residents, radiologic technologists and technicians, but also to professionals and students working in nuclear medicine to acquire autonomous knowledge of instruments and information. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molekular Imaging March 2010This pocket book presents in a condensed but comprehensive manner the proper positioning for all radiographic procedures...This second edition has been enriched by new chapters on positioning in MRI and CT, including multislice CT, and by an expanded section on mammography...Each positioning is documented by clear drawings and by the related radiological image, except for the positions in CT and MR studies, which are presented by drawings, albeit very demonstrative...a solid companion to the three volumes Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, in which the same authors present, in a comprehensive and clear manner, the basic positioning and related radiographic images for CT and MR...will be of great value in the day-to-day practice of the radiologic technologists, but in particular it will be very useful to the Residents in Radiology.--Clinical ImagingA comprehensive pocket-sized guide of general radiography techniques, with lots of suggestions for different adaptations if the standard positions are not possible. With each technique there is a particularly good section Criteria for a Good Radiographic View which gives guidance on the optimum image, including the area or joint space that should be visuali[z]ed and its alignment. A radiograph of each position is included.--RAD MagazineTable of Contents1 Skull 2 Spine 3 Upper Extremity 4 Lower Extremity 5 Other Noncontrast Diagnostic Studies 6 Gastrointestinal Examinations 7 Intravenous Examinations 8 Angiographies 9 Computed Tomography 10 Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Book SynopsisFull multiplanar coverage of the spine, extremities, and joints! Renowned for its superb illustrations and highly practical information, the third volume of this classic reference reflects the very latest in state-of-the-art imaging technology. Together with Volumes 1 and 2, this compact and portable book provides a highly specialized navigational tool for clinicians seeking to master the ability to recognize anatomical structures and accurately interpret CT and MR images. Highlights of Volume 3: New CT and MR images of the highest quality Didactic organization using two-page units, with radiographs on one page and full-color illustrations on the next Concise, easy-to-read labeling on all figures Color-coded, schematic diagrams that indicate the level of each section Sectional enlargements for detailed classification of the anatomical structure Comprehensive, compact, and portable, this popular book is ideal for use in both the classroom and clinical setting.Table of ContentsUpper Extremity Arm, Axial Shoulder, Coronal Shoulder, Sagittal Upper Arm, Coronal Upper Arm, Sagittal Elbow, Coronal Elbow, Sagittal Lower Arm, Sagittal Lower Arm, Coronal Hand, Coronal Hand, Sagittal Lower Extremity Leg, Axial Hip, Coronal Hip, Sagittal Thigh, Coronal Thigh, Sagittal Knee, Coronal Knee, Sagittal Lower Leg, Coronal Lower Leg, Sagittal Foot, Coronal Foot, Sagittal Spinal Column Spine, Sagittal Cervical Spine, Sagittal Cervical Spine, Coronal Cervical Spine, Axial Thoracic Spine, Sagittal Thoracic Spine, Axial Lumbar Spine, Sagittal Lumbar Spine, Coronal Lumbar Spine, Axial Sacrum

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Book SynopsisThis edited book focuses on the application of AI and data analytics within the three specialisms of medical imaging: diagnostic radiography (including fluoroscopy, computed tomography, breast imaging, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging), radiotherapy and oncology, and nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Medical Imaging leverages the expertise of key practitioners, academics, and researchers who are recognized leaders in their respective fields. The chapters cover essential topics including imaging modalities, treatment planning, ethics, and future recommendations. The editors incorporate insights from recent publications and clinical practice, addressing how emerging technologies should be managed, implemented, and adapted in healthcare settings. Each chapter maintains a patient-centered focus while connecting to key literature in the field.This book acts as a cornerstone for undergraduate students, but importantly âsignpostâ to other key texts within the field of medical imaging. Further, academics will also find this text useful as it aims to enrich scholarly learning, teaching and assessment to healthcare programs nationally and internationally.

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Book SynopsisChest X-rays for Medical Students offers a fresh analytical approach to identifying chest abnormalities, helping medical students, junior doctors, and nurses understand the underlying physics and basic anatomical and pathological details of X-ray images of the chest. The authors provide a memorable framework for analysing and presenting chest radiographs, with each radiograph appearing twice in a side-by-side comparison, one as seen in a clinical setting and the second highlighting the pathology. This new second edition includes significant revisions, improved annotations of X-rays, expanded pathologies, and numerous additional high-quality images. A comprehensive one-stop guide to learning chest radiograph interpretation, this book: Aligns with the latest Royal College of Radiologists' Undergraduate Radiology Curriculum Offers guidance on how to formulate normal findings Features self-assessment tests, presentation exercises, and varied Table of ContentsPreface to the 2nd Edition ix Acknowledgements xi Learning objectives checklist xiii About the companion website xv Part I Introduction to X-rays 1 1 Introduction to X-rays 3 What are X-rays? 3 How are X-rays produced? 3 How do X-rays make an image? 4 The five densities on an X-ray 4 How are X-ray images (radiographs) stored? 4 Hazards and precautions 5 2 Chest X-ray views 7 PA erect chest X-ray 7 Other views 8 3 Radiograph quality 9 Inclusion 9 Rotation 10 Inspiration 11 4 Normal anatomy on a PA chest X-ray 13 Right and left 13 Lung zones 14 The mediastinum 14 Normal pulmonary vasculature 15 General anatomy 16 Bronchial and lobar anatomy: Figure 4.8 17 5 Presenting a chest radiograph 19 Example of presenting a normal chest X-ray 19 Part II The ABCDE of chest X-rays 21 6 A - Airway 23 How to review the airway 23 What to look for 24 Tracheal deviation 24 Carinal angle 25 7 B – Breathing 27 How to review the lungs 27 What to look for 28 Consolidation/airspace opacification 29 Air bronchogram 31 Collapse (atelectasis) overview 32 Pneumonectomy 41 Solitary mass lesion 44 Multiple mass lesions 47 Cavitating lung lesion 48 Fibrosis 50 Pneumothorax 53 Tension pneumothorax 55 Hydropneumothorax 56 Pleural effusion 57 Pulmonary oedema 60 Septal lines 64 Asbestos-related lung disease 65 8 C – Circulation 69 How to review the heart and mediastinum 69 What to look for 69 Dextrocardia 69 Cardiomegaly (enlarged heart) 70 Left atrial enlargement 71 Widened mediastinum 72 Hilar enlargement 76 Hiatus hernia 78 9 D – Disability 79 How to review the bones 79 What to look for 80 Fractures 80 Sclerotic and lucent bone lesions 81 10 E – Everything else (review areas) 83 How to look at the review areas 83 What to look for 83 Gas under the diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum) 84 Subcutaneous emphysema/surgical emphysema 86 Mastectomy 87 Medical and surgical objects (iatrogenic) 88 Foreign bodies 99 Part III Common conditions and their radiological signs 101 11 Common conditions and their radiological signs 103 Pulmonary embolism (PE) 103 Primary lung malignancy 103 Pneumonia 104 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 104 Heart failure 105 Tuberculosis 106 Glossary 111 Index 119

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Book SynopsisHighly Commended at the British Medical Association Book Awards 2016 MRI at a Glance encapsulates essential MRI physics knowledge. Illustrated in full colour throughout, its concise text explains complex information, to provide the perfect revision aid.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements viii How to use your textbook ix About the companion website xi 1 Magnetism and electromagnetism 2 2 Atomic structure 4 3 Alignment 6 4 Precession 8 5 Resonance and signal generation 10 6 Contrast mechanisms 12 7 Relaxation mechanisms 14 8 T1 Recovery 16 9 T2 decay 18 10 T1 weighting 20 11 T2 weighting 22 12 PD weighting 24 13 Conventional spin echo 26 14 Fast or turbo spin echo – how it works 28 15 Fast or turbo spin echo – how it is used 30 16 Inversion recovery 32 17 Gradient echo – how it works 34 18 Gradient echo – how it is used 36 19 The steady state 38 20 Coherent gradient echo 40 21 Incoherent gradient echo 42 22 Steady-state free precession 44 23 Balanced gradient echo 46 24 Ultrafast sequences 48 25 Diffusion and perfusion imaging 50 26 Functional imaging techniques 52 27 Gradient functions 54 28 Slice selection 56 29 Phase encoding 58 30 Frequency encoding 60 31 K space – what is it? 62 32 K space – how is it filled? 64 33 K space and image quality 66 34 Data acquisition – frequency 68 35 Data acquisition – phase 70 36 Data acquisition – scan time 72 37 K space traversal and pulse sequences 74 38 Alternative K space filling techniques 76 39 Signal to noise ratio 78 40 Contrast to noise ratio 80 41 Spatial resolution 82 42 Chemical shift artefacts 84 43 Phase mismapping 86 44 Aliasing 88 45 Other artefacts 90 46 Flow phenomena 92 47 Time-of-flight MR angiography 94 48 Phase contrast MR angiography 96 49 Contrast-enhanced MR angiography 98 50 Contrast agents 100 51 Magnets 102 52 Radiofrequency coils 104 53 Gradients and other hardware 106 54 MR safety – bio-effects 108 55 MR safety – projectiles 110 Appendix 1a: The results of optimizing image quality 112 Appendix 1b: Parameters and their associated trade-offs 113 Appendix 2: Artefacts and their remedies 114 Appendix 3: Main manufacturers’ acronyms 115 Glossary 116 Index 121

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised second edition of Top 3 Differentials in Radiology provides a comprehensive core exam review of frequently encountered imaging gamuts in all major radiological subspecialties. Author William O'Brien utilizes the widely acclaimed format of his first edition, with 330 new and updated radiology cases organized into 12 core subspecialty sections. The last section, "Roentgen Classics," includes cases from each of the previous core sections, with imaging findings characteristic of a single diagnosis. This book reflects content included in the current radiology board examinations with accurate and concise descriptions of key differentials, which are integral to acing the boards. Each case is formatted as a two-page unit. The left page features clinical images, succinctly captioned radiographic findings, and pertinent clinical history. The right page includes the key imaging gamut, differential diagnoses rank-ordered by the Top 3, additional diagnostic considerations, and clinical pearls. Key Features More than 700 high quality images, including advanced imaging techniques Rank ordered differentials organized into the Top 3 and additional diagnostic considerations A high-yield review of important imaging and clinical manifestations for all entities on the list of differentials Imaging pearls at the end of each case provide a quick review of key points This outstanding resource provides radiologists and trainees with a solid foundation of core radiology topics and a wide spectrum of key imaging findings encountered in clinical practice. It is a must-have for radiology residents preparing for board examinations. Veteran radiologists looking for a comprehensive review of critical topics in radiology will also find this book invaluable.Table of ContentsSection I. Chest and Cardiac Imaging Section II. Gastrointestinal Imaging Section III. Genitourinary Imaging Section IV. Musculoskeletal Imaging Section V. Head and Neck Imaging Section VI. Brain and Spine Imaging Section VII. Pediatric Imaging Section VIII. Ultrasound Imaging Section IX. Fetal Imaging Section X. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Section XI. Nuclear Medicine Section XII. Breast Imaging Section XIII. Roentgen Classics

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Book SynopsisThe second edition ofRad Tech''s Guide to MRIprovides practicing and training technologists with a succinct overview of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Designed for quick reference and examination preparation, this pocket-size guide covers the fundamental principles of electromagnetism, MRI equipment, data acquisition and processing, image quality and artifacts, MR Angiography, Diffusion/Perfusion, and more. Written by an expert practitioner and educator, this handy reference guide: Provides essential MRI knowledge in a single portable, easy-to-read guide Covers instrumentation and MRI hardware components, including gradient and radio-frequency subsystems Provides techniques to handle flow imaging issues and improve the quality of MRIs Explains the essential physics underpinning MRI technology Rad Tech''s Guide to MRIis a must-have resource for student radiographers, especially those preparing for the AmeriTable of Contents1. Hardware Overview 1 Instrumentation: Magnets 1 Instrumentation: RF Subsystem 6 Instrumentation: Gradient Subsystem 8 2. Fundamental Principles 11 Electromagnetism: Faraday’s Law of Induction 11 Magnetism 12 Behavior of Hydrogen in a Magnetic Field 14 3. Production of Magnetic Resonance Signal 19 4. Relaxation and Tissue Characteristics 23 T2-Relaxation 23 T1-Relaxation 24 Proton Density 24 T2* (Pronounced “T2 star”) 25 5. Data Acquisition and Image Formation 27 Pulse Sequences 27 Image Contrast Control 30 Image Formation 42 Data Acquisition 43 Scan Time 50 Controlling Image Quality with FSE 57 6. Magnetic Resonance Image Quality 61 Spatial Resolution 61 Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) 63 7. Artifacts 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in Different Voxels) 75 Chemical Shift (Water and Fat in the Same Voxel) 77 Magnetic Susceptibility 79 Motion and Flow 81 Spatial Presaturation 82 Gradient Moment Nulling (Flow Compensation) 84 Compensation for Respiration 84 Cardiac Compensation 86 Aperiodic Motion 88 Aliasing 89 Gibbs and Truncation Artifact 91 Radio-Frequency Artifacts 92 Gradient Malfunctions 93 Image Shading 93 Inadequate System Tuning 94 Reconstruction Artifacts 94 8. Flow Imaging 97 Flow Patterns 97 Magnetic Resonance Angiography (Non Contrast) 98 Reduction of Flow Artifacts 102 Signal Loss in MRA 102 Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional Time-of-Flight 103 Signal Loss with Two-Dimensional TOF 104 Three-Dimensional TOF 106 Signal Loss with Three-Dimensional TOF 108 PC Techniques 109 Contrast Enhanced MRA (CE-MRA) 113 9. Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging 117 Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) 117 10. Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents 125 Characteristics, Composition and Structure 125 Index 129

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Super-Resolution imaging refers to modern techniques of achieving resolution below conventional limits. This book gives a comprehensive overview of mathematical and computational techniques used to achieve this, providing a solid foundation on which to develop the knowledge and skills needed for practical application of techniques. Split into five parts, the first looks at the mathematical and probabilistic tools needed, before moving on to description of different types of imaging; single-wave, anomaly, multi-wave and spectroscopic and nanoparticle.As an important contribution to the understanding of super-resolution techniques in biomedical imaging, this book is a useful resource for scientists and engineers in the fields of biomedical imaging and super-resolution, and is self-contained reference for any newcomers to these fields.

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Book SynopsisA straightforward and practical guide to abdominopelvic MR Imaging Presented by a team of experts in the specialty, this book provides a comprehensive overview of MRI of the abdomen and pelvis in adult and pediatric patients. The book's organization by organ or organ system allows the reader to approach the field one topic at a time. Each chapter lists the indications for MRI, describes in detail the specific imaging technique, and shows the MR appearance of normal anatomy and pathologic entities. Highlights: Presents more than 1,000 high-quality abdominal and pelvic MR scans Includes all recent technical developments and new indications Summarizes MR imaging findings, differential diagnoses, and imaging protocols in easy-to-read tables Features chapters on abdominal MR angiography and MRI in children Compares the qualities of MRI with other imaging modalities An excellent introduction to the field, MR Imaging of the Abdomen and Pelvis is a valuable reference that provides practical guidelines for all radiologists in the clinical setting.Trade Review[Four out of four stars] Written by authors with tremendous experience in the field of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdomen and pelvis...the chapters are well-organized into sections...particularly helpful for the radiologists in understanding the basic principles of MRI and tissue characteristics of the abdomen and pelvis...further complemented by an excellent discussion of protocols and contrast media, without being too technically detailed and distracting...a great resource...also a great reference for oncologic imaging...the quality of the images provided is exemplary!...a learning tool for residents and...a great reference for fellows and practicing radiologists.--Academic RadiologyA comprehensive overview ...of specific techniques for indications of MRI. Well-illustrated chapters treating each organ/organ system ...contain descriptions of specific techniques, parameters, contrast media, MRI findings, and differential diagnoses. -- booknews.comThe quality of the images provided is exemplary!...The book can be used as a learning tool for residents and as a great reference for fellows and practicing radiologists The Bookshelf February 2011, Vipul Sharma, MDIt would be welcome in any reading room, both academic and in private practice settings Clinical Imaging May 2011Table of Contents1 The Liver 2 The Bile and Pancreatic Ducts 3 The Pancreas 4 The Spleen 5 The Gastrointestinal Tract 6 The Rectum and Anal Canal 7 The Kidneys and Upper Urinary Tract 8 The Adrenal Glands 9 The Retroperitoneum 10 The Urinary Bladder 11 The Prostate and Seminal Vesicles 12 The Uterus and Vagina 13 The Adnexa 14 Magnetic Resonance Pelvimetry 15 Magnetic Resonance Angiography of the Abdomen 16 Intra-abdominal Lymph Nodes 17 Abdominal MRI in Children

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Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction to diagnostic radiology (including nuclear medicine). Written in a user-friendly format, it takes into account that radiology is divided into many subspecialties that constitute a universe of their own. The book is subdivided into ten sections, such as musculoskeletal, thoracic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and breast imaging. Each chapter is presented with an introduction of the subspecialty and ten case studies with illustrations and comments.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "It essentially divides radiology into 10 sections … . The book is aimed at the medical student market and the junior doctors market as well as any other interested healthcare professionals. … Each section contains material for further reading at the end, which will appeal to those who like to study in greater depth. … Overall, the presentation of the book is good and I am sure the text will be a welcome addition to the … market in this area." (Arpan Banerjee, RAD Magazine, January, 2009) "The purpose of this book is to provide a quick introduction to diagnostic imaging for medical students and radiology residents, as well as technicians, physician assistants, and nurses associated with diagnostic imaging. Because the book is divided into subspecialties, it may also serve as a refresher for specialized radiologists who are encountering unexpected findings. … This book serves as a teaching file for beginners in diagnostic imaging … ." (Aurelio Matamoros Jr., The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, April, 2009) "Learning Diagnostic Imaging is a collection of cases designed for medical students and new residents as a preview of the various subspecialties of radiology. … The authors attempt to provide an essential background level of information on which to base future learning as the reader proceeds through medical school and/or residency. … This book is easy to read and understand and is user friendly. … it is worth the investment if you are in need of a high-quality introductory case-file book." (James W. Berger, Radiology, Vol. 253 (2), November, 2009)Table of ContentsBreast Imaging.- Cardiovascular Imaging.- Thoracic Radiology.- Gastrointestinal System and Disorders of the Liver, Pancreas, Spleen, and Biliary System.- Genitourinary, Gynecological, and Obstetrical Imaging.- Musculoskeletal Imaging.- Neuroimaging and Head and Neck Imaging.- Nuclear Medicine.- Pediatric Radiology.- Ultrasound Imaging.

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Book SynopsisIn this volume an account is given of the technologies relevant to the detection of sentinel lymph nodes in the context of surgical oncology. This is a rapidly and evolving field, and the clinical applications discussed in this volume are exciting and important. A multidisciplinary team was assembled to discuss this subject in the light of direct experience gained by each of the groups in the previous 12 months. Clinical case material is presented and the methodology of sentinel lymph node imaging and detection is discussed in detail. The authors have assembled in a single volume a significant amount of personal data and a comprehensive literature review which will serve as a single reference and teaching source for all those interested in this critical technique relevant to the management of large numbers of patients in surgical oncology.Trade Review"...an excellent overview of a rather fashionable topic ...very didactic, with a wealth of colour pictures illustrating techniques, anatomy, histology and imaging procedures ...the contents are highly up-to-date and accurately report the data available today. I would recommend it to all surgeons, oncologists. histopathologists and nuclear medicine physicians." European Journal of Nuclear MedicineTable of Contents1. Sentinel Node Detection and Imaging 2. Radiopharmaceuticals 3. Radiation Detectors 4. How to choose a probe 5. Injection Techniques 6. Imaging Techniques 7. Surgical Techniques 8. Dosimetry and Radioation Protection 9. Histopathology of the Sentinel Node 10. Cytology of the Sentinel Node 11. Clinical Case Material 12. Malignant Melanoma: European Practice 13. Preliminary Study of Cost 14. The Future Subject index

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Book SynopsisAfter World War II, the US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) began mass-producing radioisotopes, sending out nearly 64,000 shipments of radioactive materials to scientists and physicians by 1955. Even as the atomic bomb became the focus of Cold War anxiety, radioisotopes represented the government's efforts to harness the power of the atom for peaceadvancing medicine, domestic energy, and foreign relations. In Life Atomic, Angela N. H. Creager tells the story of how these radioisotopes, which were simultaneously scientific tools and political icons, transformed biomedicine and ecology. Government-produced radioisotopes provided physicians with new tools for diagnosis and therapy, specifically cancer therapy, and enabled biologists to trace molecular transformations. Yet the government's attempt to present radioisotopes as marvelous dividends of the atomic age was undercut in the 1950s by the fallout debates, as scientists and citizens recognized the hazards of low-level radiation. Creager reveals that growing consciousness of the danger of radioactivity did not reduce the demand for radioisotopes at hospitals and laboratories, but it did change their popular representation from a therapeutic agent to an environmental poison. She then demonstrates how, by the late twentieth century, public fear of radioactivity overshadowed any appreciation of the positive consequences of the AEC's provision of radioisotopes for research and medicine.

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Book SynopsisProvides readers with an overview of the new developments of precision medicine in radiation oncology, further advancing the integration of new research findings into individualized radiation therapy and its clinical applications.Table of ContentsContributors Precision Radiation Oncology: An Introduction by Sharad Goyal, Sachin Jhawar, and Bruce G. Haffty 1. Combining Cytotoxic Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy by Vivek Verma and Charles B. Simone II 2. Molecular Targeted Therapy and Radiation by Stephen A. Rosenberg, Zachary S. Morris, and Randall J. Kimple 3. Current State of the Art in Intracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery Technology: Accuracy, Precision, and Clinical Impact by George Farha, David Schlesinger, Arman Sarfehina, Argun Sahgal, and Mark Ruschin 4. Spine Radiosurgery in the Management of Spine Metastasis by Neil K. Taunk and Sharad Goyal 5. Body Radiosurgery by Jordan A. Torok, Manisha Palta, and Joseph K. Salama 6. Brachytherapy by Dodul Mondal, Omar Mahmoud, and Atif J. Khan 7. Proton Beam Therapy by Ryan Rhome and Rahul R. Parikh 8. Intraoperative Radiation Therapy by Daniel J. Tandberg, Christopher G. Willett, Manisha Palta, and Brian G. Czito 9. Nanomedicines: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications in Radiation Oncology by Joseph M. Caster, Tian Zhang, Artish N. Patel, Nichole J. Newman, and Andrew Z. Wang 10. Radiolabeled Spheres by John Byun, John L. Nosher, and Salma K. Jabbour 11. Radiogenomics: Advancing Precision Radiation Oncology Through Development of a Genomic-Based Predictive Instrument by Barry S. Rosenstein 12. Combined Effects of Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy by Sachin Jhawar and Ann W. Silk 13. Radiomics by Ke Nie and Min-Ying Lydia Su 14. Big Data and Radiation Oncology by Sanjay Aneja and James B. Yu Index

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Book SynopsisRadiation protection is a core element of radiologic technology programmes and daily practice alike.Rad Tech''s Guide to Radiation Protectionis a comprehensive yet compact guide designed to illuminate the extensive field of radiation protection for technologists, trainees, and radiology students. Organised into ten digestible chapters, the second edition of this popular book provides new discussions of dose factors in computed tomography, the debate concerning the use of the LNT model, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs), dose optimization, and more. Written by a recognised expert in medical radiation sciences, this valuable guide: Helps students and technologists acquire the skills required to protect patients, personnel, and members of the public in the radiology department Reflects the most current standards for radiation protection, with references to relevant organisations and resources Covers basic radiobiology, sources of radiation Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition xi Acknowledgments xiii 1 Nature and Scope of Radiation Protection 1 What is Radiation Protection? 2 Scope of Radiation Protection 2 Diagnostic Radiology Modalities 3 Why Protect Patients and Personnel in Diagnostic Radiology? 3 Framework for Radiation Protection 4 Basic Schemes for Patient Exposure in Digital Radiography, Fluoroscopy, and Computed Tomography 6 Factors Affecting Dose in Diagnostic Radiology 8 Dose Management Techniques 10 Pregnancy: Radiation Protection Considerations 11 2 Diagnostic X-Rays: Essential Physical Factors 13 X-Ray Production 14 Mechanisms for Creating X-Rays 14 X-Ray Spectrum 16 X-Ray Attenuation 20 X-Ray Interactions 23 Increasing kV and Scatter Production 26 3 Radiation Quantities and Units 27 Sources of Radiation Exposure 29 Types of Exposure 30 Quantities and Units for Quantifying Ionizing Radiation 31 Quantities and Units for Quantifying Biologic Risks 33 Radiation Measurement 36 Wearing a Personnel Dosimeter 38 4 Basic Radiobiology 39 What is Radiobiology? 41 Essential Physics and Chemistry 41 Fundamental Concepts of Radiobiology 44 Deterministic Effects (Early Effects of Radiation) 49 Stochastic Effects (Late Effects of Radiation) 51 Radiation Exposure During Pregnancy 54 5 Current Standards for Radiation Protection 55 Radiation Protection Organizations 56 Objectives of Radiation Protection 57 Radiation Protection Criteria and Standards 58 Recommended Dose Limits 60 Diagnostic Reference Levels: A Useful Tool for Optimization of Protection 62 6 Dose Factors in Digital Radiography 65 Digital Radiography: Essential Considerations 66 The Standardized Exposure Indicator: Basics 68 Factors Affecting Dose in Digital Radiography 70 7 Dose Factors in Fluoroscopy 77 Major Components of Fluoroscopic Imaging Systems 78 Factors Affecting Dose in Fluoroscopy 82 Scattered Radiation in Fluoroscopy 87 8 Factors Affecting Dose in Computed Tomography 89 Computed Tomography: A Definition 90 Nobel Prize for CT Pioneers 91 CT Principles: the Basics 91 Multislice CT Technology: The Pitch 93 Dose Distribution in CT 93 CT Dose Metrics 94 Factors Affecting the Dose in CT 96 Dose Optimization in CT 99 9 Dose Management Regulations and Optimization 101 Federal Regulations for Dose Management 103 Equipment Specifications for Radiography 104 Equipment Specifications for Fluoroscopy 106 Procedures for Minimizing Dose to Patients and Personnel 109 Shielding: Design of Protective Barriers 112 Quality Assurance: Dose Management and Optimization 114 10 Pregnancy: Essential Radiation Protection Considerations 117 Rationale for Radiation Protection in Pregnancy 118 Factors Affecting Dose to the Conceptus 119 Estimating the Dose to the Conceptus 120 Continuing/Terminating a Pregnancy After Exposure 120 Dose Reduction Techniques for Pregnant Patients 121 The Pregnant Worker 121 References 125 Index 129

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Book SynopsisThis book, the second of two volumes dedicated to ethics in social networking and business, presents the future and changing paradigms related to ethics, and morality in our interconnected society. This volume analyzes advanced topics, including new technologies, transhumanism and uberization, to provide a more complex, shared and collective environment into why business ethics is essential for managing risks and uncertainties. The Ethics in Social Networking and Business series is the result of a cross-integration of real experiences (from IBM, society and the Rotary Club), transdisciplinary works in decision making, and advances at the boundaries of several scientific fields.Table of ContentsForeword xiii List of Acronyms xvii Introduction xxi Chapter 1 Evolution and Impact of Advanced Technologies on Humankind and Business 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Evolution of technologies 2 1.2.1 A challenge 5 1.3 The United Nations: concerns and recommendations 7 1.4 Evolution of production systems 10 1.4.1 Question: Innovation and usefulness 11 1.4.2 Question: Anticipation 12 1.4.3 Toward personification 13 1.5 Emergence of nanotechnologies 16 1.5.1 Characteristics of nanotechnologies 16 1.5.2 A paradigm change 17 1.5.3 Perspectives, prospective and comments 19 1.5.4 Questions of ethics: a new way of thinking 20 1.6 Development of biotechnologies 21 1.7 3D printing and the future of manufacturing 23 1.7.1 Impacts of innovation 23 1.7.2 Some applications of 3D printing 24 1.7.3 Basic questions of ethics 26 1.7.4 How to fulfill ethics with 3D printing? 27 1.8 The future: wedding of transdisciplinary technologies 29 1.9 New opportunities: precision and sustainability 30 1.9.1 Bio-wasting 31 1.9.2 Importance of the precision process 32 1.9.3 Application: oenology of “precision” and the sustainability 34 1.10 The current digitization strategy 35 1.11 Robotics, how and for which purpose? 37 1.12 Cognitive sciences, cognitivism 38 1.12.1 Weak artificial intelligence 39 1.12.2 Strong artificial intelligence 39 1.12.3 False artificial intelligence 41 1.13 NBIC: innovation business models 41 1.13.1 Vertical integration of the technological innovations 41 1.13.2 Horizontal integration of the technological innovations 42 1.13.3 Organization: the new business model 43 1.13.4 “Data is centric” 45 1.14 How to link ethics and innovation 48 1.14.1 Introduction 48 1.14.2 Some practices in innovation 49 1.14.3 Ethical frameworks for innovation 51 1.14.4 Conclusion on ethics and innovation 53 1.15 Conclusion 54 Chapter 2 Ethics and Transhumanism: Control using Robotics and Artificial Intelligence 57 2.1 Introduction to transhumanism 57 2.2 Ethics, robotics and artificial intelligence 58 2.2.1 Differences between computer, human brain, artificial intelligence and thinking 58 2.2.2 We cannot predict the future, as we are living in a complex system 60 2.2.3 People who fear risks are predicting reproducible robots 64 2.2.4 Ethics: why scientists are so worried 64 2.2.5 Ethics and safeguards in business 66 2.3 Ethics and robotics 67 2.3.1 Introduction 67 2.3.2 Some characteristics about the weapons sciences: intelligent robots and wars 68 2.4 Artilects 71 2.5 The world: a hybrid planet with robotics and living species 72 2.5.1 Application of the cobots 73 2.5.2 From the drone to the autonomous car 74 2.5.3 A necessary adaptation 76 2.6 Ethics and the elementary rules of Asimov in robotics 77 2.6.1 Ethics and sustainability 78 2.6.2 General comments 78 2.7 Conclusions and perspectives: the problems that could arise from robotics 79 Chapter 3 Ethics and the New Business and Labor Organizations 81 3.1 Preamble 81 3.2 The context: new BDIs of the population, new opportunities 83 3.3 Major changes in the shared and collaborative economy 84 3.4 Concepts: some definitions and recollections 85 3.4.1 The WTS is a modern market organization 85 3.4.2 Web-to-Virtual Store 86 3.4.3 Characteristics of the new ways of working 90 3.5 Key factors of the new economic models 91 3.5.1 Networking and the uberization of operations 92 3.5.2 Positive and negative impacts of uberization? 94 3.5.3 The problem of consumer–producer and producer–consumer 95 3.5.4 Underlying mechanisms: differences with the present economic systems 96 3.5.5 A social hypocrisy? 98 3.6 The P2P management rules 99 3.6.1 Ethics, liberalism and autonomy 100 3.7 Assignments of means and resources 101 3.8 Uber: a resources allocation problem 102 3.8.1 Ethics 103 3.8.2 Simplexification 104 3.8.3 Complexification: influence of the cognitive approaches 104 3.9 Business ethics: a resources allocation problem 106 3.9.1 Business ethics and goods assignment 107 3.9.2 Modeling ethics with utility theory 108 3.10 Ethics in the business: more perspectives 110 3.11 Ethics in Web-to-Virtual Store applications 111 3.11.1 Introduction 111 3.11.2 Ethics in the new transportation and moving opportunities 112 3.11.3 Four other ways Uber is ethically challenged 114 3.12 GIG economy: are the workers at Uber and Lyft happy? 116 3.13 The real price of innovation 118 3.13.1 Digitization 119 3.14 Conclusion 120 Chapter 4 Ethics and Social Networking 121 4.1 Preamble 121 4.2 Introduction: social networking 122 4.2.1 Main characteristics of social innovation 123 4.2.2 Consequences 125 4.3 Some basic social definitions and principles 127 4.3.1 Inclusion: the main principle of social networks 128 4.3.2 Inclusiveness and virtues 129 4.3.3 Principles of emergence 130 4.4 Emergence and reverse engineering 131 4.4.1 The paradigm change: principle of circularity 133 4.5 Moving beyond technology-based solutions to complexity 134 4.5.1 Changing our ways of thinking 134 4.5.2 Changing the operational context 135 4.5.3 Toward a new toolkit 138 4.5.4 Consequences 140 4.6 How to link ethics and social innovation 141 4.6.1 Introduction 141 4.6.2 Some practices in innovation 141 4.7 Ethical frameworks for innovation 144 4.7.1 Utilitarianism: the greatest good for the greatest number 144 4.7.2 Rights: an individual’s rights should not be violated 145 4.7.3 Enterprise: personal involvements 145 4.7.4 Conclusions 146 4.8 Collaboration and cooperation 147 4.8.1 Evolution: the development of cooperation and collaboration 147 4.8.2 Definitions of collaboration and cooperation 148 4.8.3 Main characteristics of collaboration and cooperation 148 4.8.4 Differences between cooperation and collaboration approaches 149 4.9 Comparison of the different modes of management 150 4.9.1 Implementation of the different modes of management 152 4.9.2 Required quality properties for an optimal management of “collective systems” 154 4.9.3 Methodologies and learning in cooperation–collaboration-based systems 155 4.9.4 Some specificities and ethical concerns 156 4.10 Ethics and mimicry: a natural approach to social networking 157 4.10.1 Artificial life and collective thinking science 159 4.10.2 Application: role of feedbacks in mimicry and ascendancy over the others 159 4.11 Conclusion 160 Chapter 5 Ethics: Misuses and Whistleblowing in Big Data and the Web 163 5.1 Introduction 163 5.2 Some statistics 164 5.3 Problematic situation 165 5.3.1 Data privacy and social networking 165 5.3.2 The root causes of data breach 167 5.3.3 The GDPR 168 5.3.4 Where did ethics begin, and is there good or bad ethics? 170 5.4 Accelerating factors 171 5.4.1 Consequences 173 5.5 Whistleblowing 174 5.5.1 Definition of a whistleblower 175 5.5.2 Two types of whistleblowing – same ethics? 176 5.5.3 Notions of ethics in the case of whistleblowing 177 5.5.4 Public support is growing for whistleblowers 178 5.6 Business ethics: elements of methodology and implementation 179 5.6.1 How to discuss new ethical issues in business? 181 5.7 Whistleblower policies and corporate governance 182 5.7.1 Lack of the above processes will erode ethics 184 5.7.2 Benefits of whistleblower policies and procedures 184 5.8 Conclusion 185 5.8.1 Useful links and further information 186 Chapter 6 The Underlying Mechanisms to Improve Ethics: Virtues, Laws and Cultures 187 6.1 Introduction 187 6.2 Examples of unethical behavior in the economy 189 6.2.1 Example 1: the climate, a common idea of “catastrophism” 189 6.2.2 Example 2: ethics and scientific advances 190 6.2.3 Example 3: ethics, risks and uncertainties in the economy 191 6.3 An exclusive or inclusive society: ethics and social relationships 194 6.3.1 Example 4: social relationships and the “inclusive society” 195 6.3.2 The challenge of aging in a company or in our society: proper ethics? 198 6.4 Better ethics? Some constitutive elements 201 6.4.1 Ethics and virtues: a reminder 201 6.4.2 Ethics, virtue and corporate culture in a company 204 6.5 Ethics and Christian culture 204 6.6 Ethics and the evaluation of a corporate culture: application to IBM 206 6.6.1 Consequence and aggregation of the concepts of ethics 209 6.6.2 Elements involved in a corporate ethics 209 6.7 Ethics and the Rotary culture 210 Chapter 7 Uses of Ethics: Between Virtue, Humanism and Illiteracy 213 7.1 Ethics: an attitude between responsibility and conviction 213 7.1.1 A reminder: evolution and the role of antagonisms 213 7.1.2 Notions of responsibility and conviction in ethics 213 7.2 Ethics: between the exact requirements and the intents of the letter and spirit of the law 214 7.2.1 Introduction 214 7.2.2 The letter and the spirit of the law 215 7.2.3 Ethics is not an ideology 219 7.2.4 Ethics: illiteracy, education and learning 220 7.2.5 The global situation of education and training in France 220 Chapter 8 Ethics, Temporality and Spirituality 227 8.1 Introduction: problematics 227 8.2 Truth: general characteristics of ethics and morals 228 8.3 Ethics and morale 231 8.3.1 Ethics: an open door to transcendence 232 8.3.2 Morality as a limited concept in the content of a law 232 8.3.3 Is there a divergence or contradiction between morale and ethics? 233 8.4 Ethics and spirituality 233 8.5 Application: ethics and bioethics 235 8.6 Ethics, spirituality, identity and religion 235 8.7 Synthesis: hierarchy of ethics concepts 238 8.8 Spirituality out of the religion framework 240 8.9 Beyond ethics: the contribution of religious fact to excluded people 240 8.10 Conclusion 241 Chapter 9 Ethics: Perspectives and the Future 243 9.1 Introduction 243 9.2 The crisis is still here 244 9.3 Post-modernism in detail: the story never ends 246 9.4 Consequences: worldwide governance and hyper-democracies 247 9.4.1 Application to a global governance 248 9.4.2 Ethics and worldwide governance 249 9.4.3 Evolution of hyper-collectivities or communities: impact on ethics 249 9.5 Business ethics: new trends and perspective 249 9.6 Ethics of consideration: a new concept 251 9.6.1 The problem 251 9.6.2 Generalization 252 9.7 Toward a more Sustainable Ethics 254 9.8 Ethics: evaluation and measurement 256 9.9 A future vision of networking and Business Ethics 258 9.10 Main conclusions 261 9.10.1 Ethics: difficulties and limits of present approaches Toward which future? 262 9.10.2 Some comments 263 Bibliography 265 Index 275

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Book SynopsisPerfect for both in-training and established general and musculoskeletal radiologists and clinicians, Musculoskeletal  MRI Structured Evaluation: How to Efficiently Fill the Reporting Checklist, 2nd Edition, provides structured checklists for interpreting and reporting a full range of musculoskeletal MRI examinations. But this hands-on resource doesn’t stop there—Drs. Avneesh Chhabra and Theodoros Soldatos also describe exactly how to use these detailed templates and incorporate them into clinical practice.  Each chapter is dedicated to a separate joint or specific group of entities and includes the reporting template along with a step-by-step description and imaging examples of the entire spectrum of the related pathologies. Provides concise, detailed, and easy-to-read information on image interpretation with an emphasis on clinical decision making and effective communication Discusses the advantages of using structured templates; latest protocols for different musculoskeletal MRI examinations, answering the questions of the referring physician; how to fill in the structured template using a checklist approach; and how to arrive at the most relevant diagnostic impression Focuses on the most common clinical scenarios encountered in daily practice, and summarizes various related syndromes at the end of the chapters Offers numerous high-quality imaging examples, all fully up to date for this edition, and contains a new chapter on the hand and the foot

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Book SynopsisIdeal for residents starting in radiology and radiologic technologists, this concise manual is the perfect introduction to the physics and practice of CT and the interpretation of basic CT images. Designed as a systematic learning tool, it introduces the use of CT scanners for all organs, and includes positioning, use of contrast media, representative CT scans of normal and pathological findings, explanatory drawings with keyed anatomic structures, and an overview of the most important measurement data. Finally, self-assessment quizzes – including answers – at the end of each chapter help the reader monitor progress and evaluate knowledge gained.New in this fifth edition: Recent technical developments such as dual source CT, protocols for CT angiography, and PET/CT fusion.This book includes complimentary access to an online version on https://medone.thieme.com.

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Book SynopsisDas Fachbuch bietet Informationen zum neuesten Stand der Diagnostik und zu den aktuellen Möglichkeiten für interventionelle Verfahren. Es ist das erste deutschsprachige Fachbuch, das die gesamte Radiologie in einem Band auf Facharztniveau darstellt. In den klinischen Kapiteln werden zunächst die Klinik, dann die diagnostischen und interventionellen Optionen ausführlich dargestellt. Der Band berücksichtigt die Leitlinien der Deutschen Röntgengesellschaft und bietet mehr als 1000 Abbildungen in höchster Qualität zum Abgleich mit eigenen Befunden.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: “... Aufgrund seiner Übersicht über die gesamte Radiologie ist das Buch vor allem für Assistenzärzte in radiologischer Weiterbildung geeignet – als ständiger Begleiter während ihrer Facharztausbildung und/ oder zum intensivierten Lernen kurz vor der Facharztprüfung ... Schemazeichnungen, Flussdiagramme, Tabellen, extra hervorgehobene Merkabschnitte und Zusammenfassungen erleichtern des Weiteren das Verständnis ... eine durchaus gelungene Übersicht über die gesamte Radiologie unter Berücksichtigung diagnostischer und interventioneller Techniken; sie zeichnet sich insbesondere durch einen systematischen Aufbau und eine sehr verständliche Darstellung aus.“ (Dr. med. Diane Renz, in: Die Hellsten Köpfe für die Radiologie hellste-koepfe.de, März 2011)Table of ContentsUntersuchungstechniken.- Neuroradiologie.- Kopf und Hals.- Thorax.- Herz und Gefäße.- Mamma.- Gastrointestinaltrakt.- Urogenitaltrakt.- Knochen und Gelenke.

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Book SynopsisIn 194 cases featuring over 450, high-quality images, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Cases provides a succinct review of clinically relevant cases covering the full range of nuclear medicine. Cases are grouped into sections including: Nuclear CNS Imaging, Nuclear Inflammation/Infection Imaging, Ventilation/Perfusion Lung Scintigraphy, Pediatric Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, Bone Scintigraphy, PET/CT in Oncology, General Oncologic Imaging, Thyroid and Parathyroid, Radionuclide Therapy and Pre-Therapy Evaluation, Liver, Spleen and Biliary Tract, Gastrointestinal Tract, Renal Scintigraphy. Part of the Cases in Radiology series, this book follows the easy-to-use format of question and answer in which the patient history is provided on the first page of the case, and radiologic findings, differential diagnosis, teaching points, next steps in management, and suggestions for furthering reading are revealed on the following page. This casebook is an essential resource for radiology residentsTrade Review"[m]any practitioners will find the book a valuable reference in clinical practice because of its surprising depth of information."- The Journal of Nuclear MedicineTable of ContentsPart 1: Nuclear CNS Imaging ; Part 2: Nuclear Inflammation/Infection Imaging ; Part 3: Ventilation/Perfusion Lung Scintigraphy ; Part 4: Pediatric Nuclear Medicine ; Part 5: Nuclear Cardiac Imaging ; Part 6: Bone Scintigraphy ; Part 7: PET/CT in Oncology - Part I ; Part 8: PET/CT in Oncology - Part II ; Part 9: General Oncologic Imaging ; Part 10: Thyroid and Parathyroid ; Part 11: Radionuclide Therapy and Pre-Therapy Evaluation ; Part 12: Liver, Spleen and Biliary Tract ; Part 13: Gastrointestinal Tract ; Part 14: Renal Scintigraphy ; Part 15: Potpourri of Cases

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Book SynopsisApplied Radiological Anatomy for Medical Students, first published in 2007, is the definitive atlas of human anatomy, utilizing the complete range of imaging modalities to describe normal anatomy and radiological findings. Initial chapters describe all imaging techniques and introduce the principles of image interpretation. These are followed by comprehensive sections on each anatomical region. Hundreds of high-quality radiographs, MRI, CT and ultrasound images are included, complemented by concise, focussed text. Many images are accompanied by detailed, fully labelled line illustrations to aid interpretation. Written by leading experts and experienced teachers in imaging and anatomy, Applied Radiological Anatomy for Medical Students is an invaluable resource for all students s of anatomy and radiology.Table of ContentsPart I. The Basics: 1. An introduction to diagnostic imaging techniques Thomas Bryant and Adam Waldman; 2. How to interpret an image Adam Mitchell; Part II. The Thorax: 3. The chest wall and ribs Jonathan Berry and Sujal R. Desai; 4. The breast Stella Comitis; Part III. The Abdomen and Pelvis: 5. The abdominal wall Dominic Blunt; 6. The urogenital system and suprarenal glands Andrea Rockall and Sarah Vinnicombe; Part IV. The Head, Neck and Vertebral Column: 7. The skull and brain Paul Butler; 8. The eye Claudia Kirsch; 9. The ear Claudia Kirsch; 10. The extracranial head and neck Jureerat Thammaroj and Joti Bhattacharya; 11. The vertebral column and spinal cord Claudia Kirsch; Part V. The Limbs: 12. The upper limb Alex Barnacle; 13. The lower limb A. Newman Sanders; Part VI. Developmental Anatomy: 14. Obstetric imaging Ian Suchet and Ruth Williamson; 15. Paediatric imaging Ruth Williamson.

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Book SynopsisMathematical modelling is an important part of nuclear medicine. Therefore, several chapters of this book have been dedicated towards describing this topic. In these chapters, an emphasis has been put on describing the mathematical modelling of the radiation transport of photons and electrons, as well as on the transportation of radiopharmaceuticals between different organs and compartments. It also includes computer models of patient dosimetry. Two chapters of this book are devoted towards introducing the concept of biostatistics and radiobiology. These chapters are followed by chapters detailing dosimetry procedures commonly used in the context of diagnostic imaging, as well as patient-specific dosimetry for radiotherapy treatments. For safety reasons, many of the methods used in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging are tightly regulated. Therefore, this volume also highlights the basic principles for radiation protection. It discusses the process of how guidelines and re

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Book SynopsisPrepare for success on the nuclear medicine component of the radiology Core Exam! Nuclear Medicine: A Core Review, 2nd Edition, by Drs. Chirayu Shah, Marques Bradshaw, and Ishani Dalal is an up-to-date, practical review tool written specifically for the Core Exam. This helpful resource contains 300 image-rich, multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations of right and wrong answers. Fully revised content, high-yield tables for easy review, and additional eBook questions ensure you’re ready for the Core Exam or recertification exam. This revised edition includes one hundred new questions with a dedicated physics chapter. Questions removed from the previous edition are still available for review in the eBook., Features questions in all exam areas, including basic imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, relevant organ systems, oncology, and quality/safety control. Provides concise answers with explanations of each choice followed by relevant, up-to-date references. Follows the structure and content of what you’ll encounter on the test, conveniently organized by topic. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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