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A comprehensive and contemporary reference work covering the basic science and clinical applications of positron emission tomography. This book reflects the tremendous increase in interest in PET as both a clinical and research imaging modality in the past 10 years. Written by experts in the field and edited by those involved in PET development, and training of scientists and medical specialists. Positron Emission Tomography - basic science and clinical practice thoroughly explains the principles, clinical applications and economic aspects of PET today. Chapters go into detail on PET applications in oncology, the central nervous system, cardio-respiratory systems, infectious diseases and pediatrics. Discussions are also found on technology design and evaluation, PET in drug discovery and development in imaging gene expression and therapy. Peter E. Valk MB BS FRACP is based in the Northern California PET Imaging Center, Sacramento, CA USA, Dale L. Bailey PhD FIPEM ARCP is based in the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London UK, David W. Townsend PhD is based in the Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA USA, Michael N. Maisey MD FRCP FRCR is Professor at the Department of Radiological Sciences, Guy's Hospital, London UK.

Table of Contents:
Positron Emission Tomography in Clinical Medicine.- Physics and Instrumentation in PET.- Data Acquisition and Performance Characterization in PET.- Image Reconstruction Algorithms in PET.- Quantitative Techniques in PET.- Tracer Kinetic Modeling in PET.- Coregistration of Structural and Functional Images.- Anato-Molecular Imaging: Combining Structure and Function.- Radiohalogens for PET Imaging.- Progress in 11C Radiochemistry.- Metal Radionuclides for PET Imaging.- Radiation Dosimetry and Protection in PET.- Whole-Body PET Imaging Methods.- Artefacts and Normal Variants in Whole-Body PET and PET/CT Imaging.- The Technologist’s Perspective.- PET Imaging in Oncology.- The Use of Positron Emission Tomography in Drug Discovery and Development.- PET as a Tool in Multimodality Imaging of Gene Expression and Therapy.

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From the reviews: It is, simply put, the best work I have encountered on the "non-clinical" aspects of the important field of PET. The scientific features are explained clearly at all levels and are well illustrated so that the treatment will suit both experts in physics and radiochemistry and newcomers hoping to understand and perhaps use the techniques. The recent - and now seemingly indispensable - addition of CT to PET scanners is covered by discussions of theory, image registration and attenuation correction. At only GBP65 this book is a bargain. My only criticism of the book then is the sense of frustration it arouses by not having the equipment available to start exploiting it. [RAD Magazine, February, 2006] According to the authors, the purpose is to provide a comprehensive "science of PET" textbook which is more focused and manageable than the original. The authors' intent is "to illustrate the power of clinical PET in substantially altering patient management, thereby avoiding futile aggressive therapy and improving cost effectiveness." The purpose and intent are very laudable, because PET is rapidly gaining momentum in the clinical arena. The book meets the authors' objectives in a superb manner. This book is a must read for physicists, chemists, physicians, and advanced technologists involved or interested in PET. It is the definitive reference in the field at the time of publication. (William R. Hendee, Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2006) "Positron Emission Tomography: Basic Sciences is a well written book ! . This book provides a detailed discussion of the fusion process and the role of CT for anatomical localisation and attenuation correction ! . What makes this book important and informative to any reader is that it is a collection of chapters written by luminaries in the field of PET. ! We would recommend it to any scientists and clinicians with an interest in medical imaging." (Seu Som and Peter Lim, CancerForum, Vol. 30 (3), November, 2006) "Essential for students, science and medical graduates who want to understand the basic science of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), this book describes the physics, chemistry, technology and overview of the clinical uses behind the science of PET and the imaging techniques it uses. ! The technologist, the science engineering or chemistry graduate seeking further detailed information about PET, or the medical advanced trainee wishing to gain insight into the basic science of PET will faind (sic) this book invaluable." (Rivista di Neuroradiologia, Vol. 18 (2), 2005)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781852334857
  • Publisher: Springer London Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Springer London Ltd
  • Height: 279 mm
  • No of Pages: 382
  • Returnable: Y
  • Width: 216 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1852334851
  • Publisher Date: 05 May 2003
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Basic Sciences


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