Overview

This book, now in its third edition, aims to promote a deeper understanding of the scientific and clinical basis of nuclear medicine and the new directions in medical imaging. The new edition has been revised and updated to reflect recent changes and to ensure that the contents are in line with likely future directions. The book starts by providing essential information on general pathophysiology, cell structure and cell biology as well as the mechanisms of radiopharmaceutical localization in different tissues and cells. The clinical applications of nuclear medicine are then presented in a series of chapters that cover every major organ system and relate the basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to the clinical utilization of various scintigraphic modalities. The therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine are discussed in a separate chapter, and the final chapter is devoted to the biologic effects of ionizing radiations, including radiation from medical procedures.

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Author:   Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   3rd ed. 2015
Weight:   1.960kg
ISBN:  

9783319307718

ISBN 10:   3319307711
Pages:   753
Publication Date:   25 September 2014
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

The Cell: Structure, Function, and Molecular Biology.- Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Radiopharmaceutical Localization.- Inflammation.- Musculoskeletal System.- Thyroid Gland.- Parathyroid Gland.- Adrenal Gland.- Genitourinary system.- Oncology 1: Basic Principles of Tumor Pathology and Biology.- Oncology 2: Tumor Imaging: Scintigraphic and Pathophysiologic Correlation.- Respiratory System.- Cardiology 1: Myocardial Contractility and Assessment of Cardiac Function.- Cardiology 2: Basis of Myocardial Perfusion, Metabolism, Infarction and Receptor imaging.- Digestive system 1: Gastrointestinal Tract.- Digestive system 2: Liver and Biliary Tract.- Central Nervous System.- Nuclear Hematology.- Lymphoscintigraphy.- Basis of Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.- Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation.

Reviews

The clear language, the wealth of images and tables, and the rigorous approach makes this text mandatory for residents in nuclear medicine, who may be stimulated to create solid bases in their future profession. Furthermore, the book is suitable for an audience of experts, as well as doctors, researchers and students who wish to approach the world of nuclear medicine. (Alessia Ruggiero and Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 43, 2016)

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