Author: Abass Alavi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032365486X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics is Part II of a two-part issue, and focuses on PET-CT-MRI Applications of Musculoskeletal Disorders. It is edited by Drs. Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics), Ali Salavati, Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Ali Guermazi. Articles will include:Applications of PET-CT-MR in the management of benign musculoskeletal disorders; Diagnostic management of primary and secondary spinal neoplastic disease: The role of PET-CT-MRI; Skeletal Metastasis Evaluation: Value and impact of PET/CT on Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis; Hybrid imaging (PET CT/PET MRI) of bone metastases; Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging in Evaluating Bone Metastases; Imaging of Osteoarthritis by Conventional Radiography, MRI, PET-CT and PET-MRI; Evolving Role of MRI and PET in Assessing Osteoporosis; Evolving Role of Novel PET-CT-MRI based quantitative technique for Assessing Muscle Disorders; Pediatric musculoskeletal applications of PET-CT-MRI; In vivo molecular imaging of inflammation and infection; Future perspective of the application of PET-CT-MRI in musculoskeletal disorders; and more!
PET-CT-MRI Applications in Musculoskeletal Disorders, Part II, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Abass Alavi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032365486X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics is Part II of a two-part issue, and focuses on PET-CT-MRI Applications of Musculoskeletal Disorders. It is edited by Drs. Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics), Ali Salavati, Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Ali Guermazi. Articles will include:Applications of PET-CT-MR in the management of benign musculoskeletal disorders; Diagnostic management of primary and secondary spinal neoplastic disease: The role of PET-CT-MRI; Skeletal Metastasis Evaluation: Value and impact of PET/CT on Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis; Hybrid imaging (PET CT/PET MRI) of bone metastases; Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging in Evaluating Bone Metastases; Imaging of Osteoarthritis by Conventional Radiography, MRI, PET-CT and PET-MRI; Evolving Role of MRI and PET in Assessing Osteoporosis; Evolving Role of Novel PET-CT-MRI based quantitative technique for Assessing Muscle Disorders; Pediatric musculoskeletal applications of PET-CT-MRI; In vivo molecular imaging of inflammation and infection; Future perspective of the application of PET-CT-MRI in musculoskeletal disorders; and more!
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032365486X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics is Part II of a two-part issue, and focuses on PET-CT-MRI Applications of Musculoskeletal Disorders. It is edited by Drs. Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics), Ali Salavati, Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Ali Guermazi. Articles will include:Applications of PET-CT-MR in the management of benign musculoskeletal disorders; Diagnostic management of primary and secondary spinal neoplastic disease: The role of PET-CT-MRI; Skeletal Metastasis Evaluation: Value and impact of PET/CT on Diagnosis, Management and Prognosis; Hybrid imaging (PET CT/PET MRI) of bone metastases; Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging in Evaluating Bone Metastases; Imaging of Osteoarthritis by Conventional Radiography, MRI, PET-CT and PET-MRI; Evolving Role of MRI and PET in Assessing Osteoporosis; Evolving Role of Novel PET-CT-MRI based quantitative technique for Assessing Muscle Disorders; Pediatric musculoskeletal applications of PET-CT-MRI; In vivo molecular imaging of inflammation and infection; Future perspective of the application of PET-CT-MRI in musculoskeletal disorders; and more!
Critical Role of PET in Assessing Age Related Disorders, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book
Author: Abass Alavi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323960553
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323960553
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize
Total Body PET Imaging, An Issue of PET Clinics, E-Book
Author: Ramsey Badawi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032376147X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Total Body PET Imaging, and is edited by Drs. Lorenzo Nardo, Ramsey Badawi, Joel S. Karp and Austin Pantel. Articles will include: UC Davis update on the uEXPLORER; Zhongshan update on the uEXPLORER; UPenn update on the PennPET Explorer; Total body imaging instrumentation design considerations; 3D/4D reconstruction and quantitative total body imaging; Analysis of 4D data for total body imaging; Total body imaging and cancer; Total body imaging and metabolic disease; Total body imaging and infection; Total body imaging and musculoskeletal disease; Total body imaging and cardiovascular disease; Total body imaging and cardiac applications; Total body imaging and neuroimaging; and more!
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032376147X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Total Body PET Imaging, and is edited by Drs. Lorenzo Nardo, Ramsey Badawi, Joel S. Karp and Austin Pantel. Articles will include: UC Davis update on the uEXPLORER; Zhongshan update on the uEXPLORER; UPenn update on the PennPET Explorer; Total body imaging instrumentation design considerations; 3D/4D reconstruction and quantitative total body imaging; Analysis of 4D data for total body imaging; Total body imaging and cancer; Total body imaging and metabolic disease; Total body imaging and infection; Total body imaging and musculoskeletal disease; Total body imaging and cardiovascular disease; Total body imaging and cardiac applications; Total body imaging and neuroimaging; and more!
Clinical Value of Hybrid PET/MRI, An Issue of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Minerva Becker
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0443182736
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
In this issue of MRI Clinics, guest editors Prof. Minerva Becker and Dr. Valentino Garibotto bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical Value of Hybrid PET/MRI. Combined PET/MRI has significant advantages over other imaging methods—a lesser radiation dose, excellent soft tissue contrast, numerous radiotracers available for PET, and more, making it a good choice for diagnostics and staging, as well as surgical planning. In this issue, top experts explore these advantages and more, helping you make the most of this relatively new dual-imaging modality in your practice. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including breast imaging using PET/MRI; abdominal imaging using PET/MRI; brain imaging using PET/MRI; musculoskeletal imaging using PET/MRI; PET/MRI in radiation therapy planning; pediatric imaging using PET/MRI; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the clinical value of hybrid PET/MRI, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0443182736
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
In this issue of MRI Clinics, guest editors Prof. Minerva Becker and Dr. Valentino Garibotto bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Clinical Value of Hybrid PET/MRI. Combined PET/MRI has significant advantages over other imaging methods—a lesser radiation dose, excellent soft tissue contrast, numerous radiotracers available for PET, and more, making it a good choice for diagnostics and staging, as well as surgical planning. In this issue, top experts explore these advantages and more, helping you make the most of this relatively new dual-imaging modality in your practice. - Contains 10 relevant, practice-oriented topics including breast imaging using PET/MRI; abdominal imaging using PET/MRI; brain imaging using PET/MRI; musculoskeletal imaging using PET/MRI; PET/MRI in radiation therapy planning; pediatric imaging using PET/MRI; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on the clinical value of hybrid PET/MRI, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
Atlas of Small Animal CT and MRI
Author: Erik Wisner
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118446127
Category : Medical
Languages : de
Pages : 706
Book Description
Der Atlas of Small Animal CT & MRI ist ein Nachschlagewerk für die klinische Praxis mit unzähligen Aufnahmen und Abbildungen zur Diagnose häufiger Erkrankungen bei Hunden und Katzen. - Enthält über 3000 hochwertige CT- und MRT-Aufnahmen sowie zugehörige Bilder zur Diagnostik. - Verfolgt einen einzigartigen Ansatz durch die Gegenüberstellung von Aufnahmen aus bildgebenden Verfahren und pathologischen Befunden. - Legt den Schwerpunkt auf wichtige Aspekte der jeweiligen Aufnahmen, die für die Diagnose von Erkrankungen bei Hund und Katze relevant sind. - Autoren sind internationale Fachexperten auf den Gebiet.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118446127
Category : Medical
Languages : de
Pages : 706
Book Description
Der Atlas of Small Animal CT & MRI ist ein Nachschlagewerk für die klinische Praxis mit unzähligen Aufnahmen und Abbildungen zur Diagnose häufiger Erkrankungen bei Hunden und Katzen. - Enthält über 3000 hochwertige CT- und MRT-Aufnahmen sowie zugehörige Bilder zur Diagnostik. - Verfolgt einen einzigartigen Ansatz durch die Gegenüberstellung von Aufnahmen aus bildgebenden Verfahren und pathologischen Befunden. - Legt den Schwerpunkt auf wichtige Aspekte der jeweiligen Aufnahmen, die für die Diagnose von Erkrankungen bei Hund und Katze relevant sind. - Autoren sind internationale Fachexperten auf den Gebiet.
Theranostics, An Issue of PET Clinics , E-Book
Author: Ali Gholamrezanezhad
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323813089
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Theranostics and is edited by Drs. Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar. Articles will include: Good Clinical Practice for Theranostics; Theranostics in Neuroendocrine Tumors; Neuroendocrine Tumors: Imaging Perspective; Prostate Cancer Theranostics: From Target Description to Imaging; Prostate Cancer Theranostics: PSMA-targeted Therapy; Theranostics in Brain Tumors; Theranostics in Neuroblastoma; Theranostics in Thyroid Cancer; and more!
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323813089
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics focuses on Theranostics and is edited by Drs. Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Hojjat Ahmadzadehfar. Articles will include: Good Clinical Practice for Theranostics; Theranostics in Neuroendocrine Tumors; Neuroendocrine Tumors: Imaging Perspective; Prostate Cancer Theranostics: From Target Description to Imaging; Prostate Cancer Theranostics: PSMA-targeted Therapy; Theranostics in Brain Tumors; Theranostics in Neuroblastoma; Theranostics in Thyroid Cancer; and more!
PET-CT-MRI Applications in Musculoskeletal Disorders, Part I, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Abass Alavi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032364113X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics is Part I of a two-part issue, and focuses on PET-CT-MRI Applications of Musculoskeletal Disorders. It is edited by Drs. Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics), Ali Salavati, Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Ali Guermazi. Articles will include: Basic principles, methodology, and imaging protocol for musculoskeletal applications; Sodium 18F-Fluoride PET-CT-MR of bone and joint disorders; In vivo molecular imaging of inflammation and infection; Radionuclide therapy for osseous metastases; Novel whole-body MR imaging techniques in MSK disorders; MRI of joint infection and inflammation with emphasis on DCE-MRI; Quantitative techniques for musculoskeletal MRI at 7 Tesla; Role of contrast enhanced (including iodine overlay image), spectral, and dual energy CT in MSK applications; Percutaneous thermal ablation in musculoskeletal system: Post-procedural PET-CT imaging; Soft tissue sarcomas of Musculoskeletal Origin; Application of PET/CT, PET/MR on primary bone malignancies; Future perspective of the application of PET-CT-MRI in musculoskeletal disorders, and more!
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 032364113X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
This issue of PET Clinics is Part I of a two-part issue, and focuses on PET-CT-MRI Applications of Musculoskeletal Disorders. It is edited by Drs. Abass Alavi (the Consulting Editor of PET Clinics), Ali Salavati, Ali Gholamrezanezhad and Ali Guermazi. Articles will include: Basic principles, methodology, and imaging protocol for musculoskeletal applications; Sodium 18F-Fluoride PET-CT-MR of bone and joint disorders; In vivo molecular imaging of inflammation and infection; Radionuclide therapy for osseous metastases; Novel whole-body MR imaging techniques in MSK disorders; MRI of joint infection and inflammation with emphasis on DCE-MRI; Quantitative techniques for musculoskeletal MRI at 7 Tesla; Role of contrast enhanced (including iodine overlay image), spectral, and dual energy CT in MSK applications; Percutaneous thermal ablation in musculoskeletal system: Post-procedural PET-CT imaging; Soft tissue sarcomas of Musculoskeletal Origin; Application of PET/CT, PET/MR on primary bone malignancies; Future perspective of the application of PET-CT-MRI in musculoskeletal disorders, and more!
McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians - E-Book
Author: Joanna M. Bassert
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323496407
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1398
Book Description
Immerse yourself in every aspect of the veterinary technology field with McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition, covering small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. With a new zoonoses theme threaded throughout each chapter, this comprehensive text describes how each disease affects the host, how it is spread, and how it is treated. Case presentations provide you with relevant, real-life scenarios so you can practice your critical thinking and decision-making skills. - Introduction to the concept of the Technician Practice Model ensures that excellent nursing care is provided to each patient. - Content on fluid therapy and transfusion medicine keeps you current and prepared for success in practice. - Thorough coverage of electrocardiography included in the Emergency Nursing chapter to teach you how to interpret, and how to examine and differentiate, normal from abnormal and dangerous from non-dangerous. - Case presentations provide you with real-life scenarios so you can practice your critical thinking and decision-making skills. - Large animal care is integrated throughout the book with medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, in addition to the individual Large Animal Medical Nsing chapter, to prepare you to care for large animals. - A chapter dedicated to birds, reptiles, and small mammals keeps you up-to-date with care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets. - Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician. - Vet Tech Threads design emphasizes important study points and ensures you understand the content introduced to you. - Step-by-step instructions and photographs show you how to perform dozens of procedures, and make information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations. - Evolve site with TEACH instructor resources, an image collection, and a test bank accompanies the text, and provides instructors with everything they need to successfully teach each chapter and evaluate students' progress. - NEW! Chapter on Veterinary Oncology contains fundamental information on veterinary cancers and current therapies. - NEW! Toxicology chapter provides an overview of toxic substances and treatments while helping you understand how to recognize, assess, and manage poison concerns. - NEW! The theme of zoonotics is threaded throughout each chapter and emphasized appropriately to increase your understanding of how each disease affects the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the necessary safety precautions. - NEW! A 2017 winner of the William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award ("McGuffey") from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA). The "McGuffey" recognizes textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time.
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323496407
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1398
Book Description
Immerse yourself in every aspect of the veterinary technology field with McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 9th Edition, covering small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. With a new zoonoses theme threaded throughout each chapter, this comprehensive text describes how each disease affects the host, how it is spread, and how it is treated. Case presentations provide you with relevant, real-life scenarios so you can practice your critical thinking and decision-making skills. - Introduction to the concept of the Technician Practice Model ensures that excellent nursing care is provided to each patient. - Content on fluid therapy and transfusion medicine keeps you current and prepared for success in practice. - Thorough coverage of electrocardiography included in the Emergency Nursing chapter to teach you how to interpret, and how to examine and differentiate, normal from abnormal and dangerous from non-dangerous. - Case presentations provide you with real-life scenarios so you can practice your critical thinking and decision-making skills. - Large animal care is integrated throughout the book with medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, in addition to the individual Large Animal Medical Nsing chapter, to prepare you to care for large animals. - A chapter dedicated to birds, reptiles, and small mammals keeps you up-to-date with care and treatment for these increasingly popular pets. - Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology offer a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician. - Vet Tech Threads design emphasizes important study points and ensures you understand the content introduced to you. - Step-by-step instructions and photographs show you how to perform dozens of procedures, and make information readily accessible in emergency and clinical situations. - Evolve site with TEACH instructor resources, an image collection, and a test bank accompanies the text, and provides instructors with everything they need to successfully teach each chapter and evaluate students' progress. - NEW! Chapter on Veterinary Oncology contains fundamental information on veterinary cancers and current therapies. - NEW! Toxicology chapter provides an overview of toxic substances and treatments while helping you understand how to recognize, assess, and manage poison concerns. - NEW! The theme of zoonotics is threaded throughout each chapter and emphasized appropriately to increase your understanding of how each disease affects the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the necessary safety precautions. - NEW! A 2017 winner of the William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award ("McGuffey") from the Text and Academic Authors Association (TAA). The "McGuffey" recognizes textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time.
McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses E-Book
Author: Joanna M. Bassert
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323722016
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1294
Book Description
Master all the animal care duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition provides a solid foundation in every aspect of veterinary technology, including care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Procedure boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Written by vet tech experts Joanna Bassert, Angela Beal, and Oreta Samples, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and in clinical practice. - 2017 winner of the William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award ("McGuffey") from the Text & Academic Authors Association (TAA), which recognizes textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time. - Case presentations provide real-life scenarios, so students can practice critical thinking and decision-making skills. - Step-by-step instructions show students how to perform dozens of procedures, making information easy to access in emergency and clinical situations. - More than 1,000 full-color photographs and line drawings depict veterinary technology concepts and techniques. - Chapter outline, learning objectives, and key terms begin each chapter, focusing study on need-to-know material. - Technician Notes highlight key points relating to the role of the veterinary technician. - Coverage of large animal care is integrated throughout the book, including medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, as well as separate Large Animal chapters. - Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology provide a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician. - Coverage of zoonotics is threaded throughout each chapter, describing how a disease may affect the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the necessary safety precautions. - Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals chapter describes care and treatment of these increasingly popular pets. - Student workbook reinforces understanding with review questions, case presentations, and clinical applications, as well as photo-based quizzes and other student exercises. Available separately.
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323722016
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1294
Book Description
Master all the animal care duties of a veterinary technician! McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 10th Edition provides a solid foundation in every aspect of veterinary technology, including care of small and large animals, birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Procedure boxes offer step-by-step guidelines to performing key tasks, and use of the veterinary technician practice model helps to improve your critical thinking and decision-making skills. Written by vet tech experts Joanna Bassert, Angela Beal, and Oreta Samples, this illustrated guide prepares you for success on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE®) and in clinical practice. - 2017 winner of the William Holmes McGuffey Longevity Award ("McGuffey") from the Text & Academic Authors Association (TAA), which recognizes textbooks and learning materials whose excellence has been demonstrated over time. - Case presentations provide real-life scenarios, so students can practice critical thinking and decision-making skills. - Step-by-step instructions show students how to perform dozens of procedures, making information easy to access in emergency and clinical situations. - More than 1,000 full-color photographs and line drawings depict veterinary technology concepts and techniques. - Chapter outline, learning objectives, and key terms begin each chapter, focusing study on need-to-know material. - Technician Notes highlight key points relating to the role of the veterinary technician. - Coverage of large animal care is integrated throughout the book, including medical records, dentistry, physical examination, surgical instrumentation, surgical assistance, emergency care, and euthanasia, as well as separate Large Animal chapters. - Comprehensive chapters on pharmacology, pain management, restraint, and veterinary oncology provide a broader understanding of the responsibilities of a technician. - Coverage of zoonotics is threaded throughout each chapter, describing how a disease may affect the host, how it is spread, how it is treated, and the necessary safety precautions. - Care of Birds, Reptiles, and Small Mammals chapter describes care and treatment of these increasingly popular pets. - Student workbook reinforces understanding with review questions, case presentations, and clinical applications, as well as photo-based quizzes and other student exercises. Available separately.
Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT - E-Book
Author: David Gilmore
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323400353
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Master the latest imaging procedures and technologies in Nuclear Medicine! Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 8th Edition provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on all aspects of nuclear medicine. Coverage of body systems includes anatomy and physiology along with details on how to perform and interpret related diagnostic procedures. The leading technologies — SPECT, PET, CT, MRI, and PET/CT — are presented, and radiation safety and patient care are emphasized. Edited by nuclear imaging and PET/CT educator Kristen M. Waterstram-Rich and written by a team of expert contributors, this reference features new information on conducting research and managing clinical trials. - Complete coverage of nuclear medicine eliminates the need to search for information in other sources. - Foundations chapters cover basic math, statistics, physics and instrumentation, computers, lab science, radiochemistry, and pharmacology, allowing you to understand how and why procedures are performed. - PET/CT focus with hybrid PET/CT studies provides information that is especially beneficial to working technologists. - Accessible writing style and approach to basic science subjects simplifies topics, first introducing fundamentals and progressing to more complex concepts. - Procedure boxes provide step-by-step instructions for clinical procedures and protocols, so you can perform each with confidence. - CT Physics and Instrumentation chapter provides the knowledge needed for clinical success by introducing CT as it is applied to PET imaging for combined PET/CT studies. - Key terms, chapter outlines, learning objectives, and suggested readings help you organize your study. - Table of Radionuclides used in nuclear medicine and PET is provided in the appendix for quick reference. - More than 50 practice problems in the Mathematic and Statistics chapter let you brush up on basic math skills, with answers provided in the back of the book. - 12-page, full-color insert includes clear PET/CT scans showing realistic scans found in practice. - A glossary provides definitions of key terms and important concepts. - UPDATED content reflects the latest advances and provides the information you need to pass the boards. - NEW information on conducting research and managing clinical trials prepares you more fully for clinical success. - New information on administrative procedures includes coverage of coding and reimbursement. - NEW practice tests on the Evolve companion website help you apply your knowledge. - NEW! A second color in the design highlights the most important material for easier study and understanding.
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0323400353
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 710
Book Description
Master the latest imaging procedures and technologies in Nuclear Medicine! Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 8th Edition provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art information on all aspects of nuclear medicine. Coverage of body systems includes anatomy and physiology along with details on how to perform and interpret related diagnostic procedures. The leading technologies — SPECT, PET, CT, MRI, and PET/CT — are presented, and radiation safety and patient care are emphasized. Edited by nuclear imaging and PET/CT educator Kristen M. Waterstram-Rich and written by a team of expert contributors, this reference features new information on conducting research and managing clinical trials. - Complete coverage of nuclear medicine eliminates the need to search for information in other sources. - Foundations chapters cover basic math, statistics, physics and instrumentation, computers, lab science, radiochemistry, and pharmacology, allowing you to understand how and why procedures are performed. - PET/CT focus with hybrid PET/CT studies provides information that is especially beneficial to working technologists. - Accessible writing style and approach to basic science subjects simplifies topics, first introducing fundamentals and progressing to more complex concepts. - Procedure boxes provide step-by-step instructions for clinical procedures and protocols, so you can perform each with confidence. - CT Physics and Instrumentation chapter provides the knowledge needed for clinical success by introducing CT as it is applied to PET imaging for combined PET/CT studies. - Key terms, chapter outlines, learning objectives, and suggested readings help you organize your study. - Table of Radionuclides used in nuclear medicine and PET is provided in the appendix for quick reference. - More than 50 practice problems in the Mathematic and Statistics chapter let you brush up on basic math skills, with answers provided in the back of the book. - 12-page, full-color insert includes clear PET/CT scans showing realistic scans found in practice. - A glossary provides definitions of key terms and important concepts. - UPDATED content reflects the latest advances and provides the information you need to pass the boards. - NEW information on conducting research and managing clinical trials prepares you more fully for clinical success. - New information on administrative procedures includes coverage of coding and reimbursement. - NEW practice tests on the Evolve companion website help you apply your knowledge. - NEW! A second color in the design highlights the most important material for easier study and understanding.