The new edition of the excellent introduction to basic concepts and instrumentation of nuclear medicine, featuring numerous high-quality illustrations and practical examples 

Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Instrumentation, and Radiation Biology provides a concise, highly illustrated introduction to fundamental nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts. Gradually progressing from basic principles to more advanced topics, this book offers clear guidance on basic physics related to nuclear medicine, gamma camera imaging and image reconstruction, x-ray computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiopharmaceutic therapy, radiation dosimetry and safety, quality control, information technology, and more. Throughout the text, a wealth of examples illustrate the practice of nuclear medicine in the real world.   

This new fourth edition features fully revised content throughout, including brand-new chapters on basic MRI physics and instrumentation as well as radiopharmaceutical therapy. There are expanded discussions of current nuclear medicine technologies including positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), as well as up-to-date coverage of SPECT-CT, PET-CT hybrid scanning systems with an introduction to PET-MRI hybrid systems. Essential reading for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, this book: 

• Contains introductory chapters on relevant atomic structure, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction of radiation with matter 
• Describes the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detectors 
• Details image acquisition and processing for planar and SPECT gamma cameras and PET scanners, and introduces acquisition and processing for CT and MRI scanners 
• Discusses digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM) and picture archiving and communication systems (PACs) 
• Includes a new chapter on radiopharmaceutical theranostics imaging and  therapy 
• Includes new coverage of quality control procedures and updated chapters on radiation safety practices, radiation biology, and management of radiation accident victims 

Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Instrumentation, and Radiation Biology is a must-have for all residents, fellows, trainees, and students in nuclear medicine, and a valuable quick-reference for radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians and technologists. 

Rachel A. Powsner, MD, Director of Nuclear Medicine Section, Department of Radiology, Boston Veterans Administration Healthcare System, and Clinical Professor of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA.

Matthew R. Palmer, PhD, Director of Medical Imaging Physics, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Assistant Professor of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

Edward R. Powsner, MD, Former Chief, Nuclear Medicine Service Veterans Administration Hospital, Allen Park, MI, USA, and Former Professor and Associate Chairman, Department of Pathology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

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Preface, 00

Acknowledgments, 000

1. Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics, 0

2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter, 00

3. Formation of Radionuclides, 00

4. Nonscintillation Detectors, 00

5. Scintillation Detectors, 00

6. Imaging Instrumentation, 00

7. Single-photon Emission Computed

Tomography (SPECT), 00

8. Positron Emission Tomography (PET), 000

9. X-ray Computed Tomography (CT), 000

10. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), 000

11. Hybrid Imaging Systems: PET-CT, SPECT-CT,

and PET-MRI, 000

12. Image Reconstruction, Processing,

and Display, 000

13. Information Technology, 000

14. Quality Control, 000

15. Radiation Biology, 000

16. Radiation Dosimetry, 000

17. Radiation Safety, 000

18. Radiopharmaceutical Therapy, 000

19. Management of Nuclear Event

Casualties, 000

with Kevin Donohoe, MD

Appendix A: Common Nuclides, 000

Appendix B: Major Dosimetry for Common

Radiopharmaceuticals, 000

Appendix C: Sample Calculations of the

S Value, 000

Appendix D: Guide to Nuclear Regulatory

Commission Publications, 000

Appendix E: Recommended Reading by Topic, 000

Index, 000