Nuclear Medicine Physics: The Basics

Nuclear Medicine Physics: The Basics

<DIV>Part of the renowned The Basics series, <B>Nuclear Medicine Physics</B> helps build foundational knowledge of how and why things happen in the clinical environment. Ideal for board review and reference, the 8th edition provides a practical summary of this complex field, focusing on essential details as well as real-life examples taken from nuclear medicine practice. New full-color illustrations, concise text, essential mathematical equations, key points, review questions, and useful appendices help you quickly master challenging concepts in nuclear medicine physics.<BR />Features:<UL><LI>Two new chapters cover tomographic nuclear medicine imaging, and an all-new chapter discusses computer interfacing and image processing.</LI><LI>Expanded coverage of Emission Computed Tomography is now presented in three separate chapters devoted to general principles, SPECT, and PET.</LI><LI>Now includes a range of important PET radiotracers, as well as a timely discussion of theranostic uses of radiopharmaceuticals.</LI><LI>New coauthor Dr. Arman Rahmim brings a fresh perspective and valuable knowledge and experience to this edition.</LI><LI>An essential resource for radiology residents and practitioners, nuclear cardiologists, medical physicists, and radiologic technologists.</LI></UL><BR /><I>Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac.<BR /><BR /><I>Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience:</I> <UL><LI>The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time — providing a seamless reading experience online or offline</LI><LI>Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks</LI><LI>Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design</LI><LI>The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click</LI></UL></DIV>