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This book provides a thorough yet concise introduction to quantitative radiobiology and radiation physics, particularly the practical and medical application.

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“This is a very comprehensive text that goes far beyond the content most would expect given the rather specific title.” (Scope, 1 March 2015)



Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 Anatomy and Physiology 1

2 The Cell 19

3 Radiation Characteristics and Units 41

4 Radiation Interactions with Tissue 61

5 Cell Survival Curves 81

6 Dna and Genetics 105

7 Radiation Damage and Repair of Cells 125

8 Normal and Malignant Cells 145

9 Radiation Effects on Tissues and Organs 161

10 Whole Body Radiation Effects 179

11 Radiation Treatment of Cancer 191

12 Radiation Biology of Diagnostic Imaging 203

13 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Biology 219

14 Environmental Radiation 241

15 Regulations and Risk 255

16 Biological Effects of Ultrasound 269

17 Biological Effects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 281

Answers to Odd-numbered Questions 297

Index 301

Radiation Biology of Medical Imaging

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 21 March 2014
      ISBN-13 9780470551776
      978-0470551776
      ISBN-10 0470551771
      Also in:
      Medical specialties, branches of medicine Radiotherapy Particle and high-energy physics

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book provides a thorough yet concise introduction to quantitative radiobiology and radiation physics, particularly the practical and medical application.

      Trade Review

      “This is a very comprehensive text that goes far beyond the content most would expect given the rather specific title.” (Scope, 1 March 2015)



      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments vii

      Introduction ix

      1 Anatomy and Physiology 1

      2 The Cell 19

      3 Radiation Characteristics and Units 41

      4 Radiation Interactions with Tissue 61

      5 Cell Survival Curves 81

      6 Dna and Genetics 105

      7 Radiation Damage and Repair of Cells 125

      8 Normal and Malignant Cells 145

      9 Radiation Effects on Tissues and Organs 161

      10 Whole Body Radiation Effects 179

      11 Radiation Treatment of Cancer 191

      12 Radiation Biology of Diagnostic Imaging 203

      13 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Biology 219

      14 Environmental Radiation 241

      15 Regulations and Risk 255

      16 Biological Effects of Ultrasound 269

      17 Biological Effects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 281

      Answers to Odd-numbered Questions 297

      Index 301

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