Name: Practical Nuclear Medicine By Peter F. Sharp
SKU: 9781852338756
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Practical Nuclear Medicine Summary

Practical Nuclear Medicine by Peter F. Sharp

This book is an essential guide for all practitioners. The emphasis throughout is on the practice of nuclear medicine.

Primarily aimed at the radiologist, physician, physicist or technologist starting in nuclear medicine, it will also appeal to more experienced practitioners who are keen to stay up-to-date.

The practical approach with tables as recipes for acquisition protocols means it is essential for any departmental shelf.

3rd edition expanded - now covering areas of development in nuclear medicine, such as PET and other methods of tumour imaging, data processing.

All illustrations are up-to-date to reflect current standards of image quality.

Practical Nuclear Medicine Reviews

From the reviews of the third edition:

This third edition of a popular text provides an ideal overview of nuclear medicine. The initial chapters provide a clear, concise explanation of the science behind the technology before proceeding to detailed practical information on clinical applications according to organ systems. The inclusion of analysis techniques and problems encountered add to the usefulness of the book as both a reference and a day-to-day guide. ... It is certainly a book that would soon become well thumbed in any nuclear medicine department! (Dr. E. A. Jones, RAD Magazine, September, 2006)

The intention of the editors and co-authors was to present an overview of the present technical state of the art of nuclear medicine ... . This book has been thoroughly updated; it contains 17 chapters with 222 figures including 17 color plates. ... In summary, the book provides up-to-date information on practical nuclear medicine. It can be recommended to students, residents, and physicians in related fields to enhance their awareness of the benefits and limitations of imaging certain diseases. (Mei Tian, Oncology, Vol. 70 (5), 2006)

Foreword Martin P. Sandler 1. Nuclear Medicine Imaging Peter F. Sharp and Keith A. Goatman 2. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) Howard G. Gemmell and Roger T. Staff 3. Positron Emission Tomography Peter F. Sharp and Andy Welch 4. Non-Imaging Radionuclide Investigations Alex T. Elliott and Thomas E. Hilditch 5. Quality Assurance Alex T. Elliott 6. Radiation Protection Philip P. Dendy, Karen E. Goldstone, Adrian Parkin, Robert W. Barber 7. The Radiopharmacy James Doherty and David Graham 8. The Skeletal System Margaret E. Brooks 9. The Cardiovascular System Malcolm J. Metcalfe 10. The Lung Henry W. Gray 11. The Urinary Tract Philip S. Cosgriff 12. The Head Alison D. Murray 13. Thyroid, Parathyroid and Adrenal Gland Imaging William H. Martin, Martin P. Sandler, Milton D. Gross 14. Gastrointestinal tract and Liver Leslie K. Harding and Alp Notghi 15. Infection and Inflammation A. Michael Peters and Heok K. Cheow 16. Tumour Imaging Alan C. Perkins 17. Clinical PET Imaging Gary J. R. Cook

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GOR009957682

ISBN 13

9781852338756

ISBN 10

185233875X

Title

Practical Nuclear Medicine by Peter F. Sharp

Author

Peter F. Sharp

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Springer London Ltd

Year published

2005-10-06

Number of pages

382

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N/A

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Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Practical Nuclear Medicine Peter F. Sharp

Practical Nuclear Medicine by Peter F. Sharp

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