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Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry

By Michael G. Stabin PhD (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2008
ISBN
978-0-387-74578-7, 978-0-387-74579-4
DOI
10.1007/978-0-387-74579-4
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (19945330 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
237\241
Time added
2013-10-20 05:25:02
Nuclear Medicine

Description

Written by Michael Stabin, a leading international authority in the field, this book is ideal for physicians and residents in nuclear medicine who want to improve their knowledge in internal dosimetry. This text is a practical introduction that guides the reader through fundamental concepts in the calculation of radiation dose, including discussions of standardized models, methods of calculations, and available software applications. This comprehensive guide discusses the biological effects of radiation on living systems. The book also includes an overview of regulatory aspects related to the radiation dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals. Case presentations and illustrations highlight situations that nuclear medicine professionals are likely to encounter in everyday practice.

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