Understanding the Physics of Nuclear Medicine

By Laura Harkness-Brennan, Author

The intricacy and susceptibility of the human body have driven the development of a diverse range of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in modern medicine. Nuclear Medicine procedures such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), and Radionuclide Therapy are well-established in clinical practice and are founded upon the principles of radiation physics.

This book provides an in-depth look into the physics of nuclear medicine, explaining the principles of radioactivity, how radionuclides are produced and administered as radiopharmaceuticals to the body, and how radiation can be detected and used to produce images for diagnosis. The treatment of diseases such as thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism, and lymphoma by radionuclide therapy is also explored.

Product Details

Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers (30 Jun. 2018)

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 94

ISBN-10: 1643270354

ISBN-13: 978-1643270357