The practice of internal dosimetry in nuclear medicine

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Basic principles of internal dosimetry calculations -- Current anthropomorphic models for dosimetry (phantoms) -- Use of animal models in internal dose calculations -- Special dosimetry models -- Dose calculations for diagnostic pharmaceuticals -- Approved radiopharmaceuticals -- Current pharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine therapy -- The need for patient-individualized dosimetry in therapy -- Radiation biology -- Future needs and prospects Read more... Abstract: Basic principles of internal dosimetry calculations -- Current anthropomorphic models for dosimetry (phantoms) -- Use of animal models in internal dose calculations -- Special dosimetry models -- Dose calculations for diagnostic pharmaceuticals -- Approved radiopharmaceuticals -- Current pharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine therapy -- The need for patient-individualized dosimetry in therapy -- Radiation biology -- Future needs and prospects