Nuclear medicine physics

This book offers the foundation for the education and research of medical physicists starting their university studies in the field of the physics of nuclear medicine. The book is equally beneficial to those wishing to advance their knowledge in this area. It provides, in the form of a syllabus, a c...

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Other Authors: Bashir, Sajad (auth), Shahzad, Aamir, editor (editor), Bashir, Sajad, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, England : IntechOpen 2019
[2019]
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009437935006719
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Summary:This book offers the foundation for the education and research of medical physicists starting their university studies in the field of the physics of nuclear medicine. The book is equally beneficial to those wishing to advance their knowledge in this area. It provides, in the form of a syllabus, a comprehensive overview of basic medical physics knowledge required in modern nuclear medicine. It offers a guide to nuclear medicine, including radionuclides in medicine for diagnosis, staging of disease, therapy, and monitoring the response of a disease process. This book comprehensively covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to radioactivity and radionuclide generators, operation of non-imaging and imaging instruments, radiation biology, and radiopharmacy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (108 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781838805005
9781838802844