Fundamentals of nuclear medicine dosimetry
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Michael G Stabin
- ناشر : New York : Springer
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2008
- شابک / ISBN : 9780387745787
Description
Uses of Dosimetry Information in Nuclear Medicine.- Diagnostic vs. Therapeutic Applications.- Model-Based vs. Patient-Based Approaches.- Practical Dosimetry: Balancing Benefits and Risks.- Clinical Utility: Interface of pPtient, Physician, and Physicist. Fundamental Concepts: Calculating Radiation Dose.- Dosimetry Quantities and Units.- Dosimetry Systems. Models and Resources for Internal Dose Calculations.- Standardized Models for Dosimetry.- Input Data for Dose Calculations.- Standard Dose Estimates for Radiopharmaceuticals.- Modifications to the Standard Models.- The Pregnant Patient.- The Breastfeeding Patient. Steps in Dose Calculations.- Choice and Application of Standardized Models.- Internal Dose Calculations.- Image Quantification: Human Data.- Kinetic Analysis.- Dose Calculations.- Teaching Examples.- Image-Based, Patient-Individualized Dosimetry. Case Studies.- Development of New Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals.- Development of Radiopharmaceuticals for Therapy.- The Pregnant Patient. Biological Effects of Radiation.- Basic Principles.- Mechanisms of Radiation Damage to Biological Systems.- Observed Biological Effects in Humans.- Cancer.- Cell Survival Studies.- Related Biological Effectiveness.- New Evidence: and Some Confusion!.- Use of Radiation Dosimetry in Patient Therapy Treatment Planning. Regulatory Aspects of Dose Calculations.- The Philosophy of Radiation Protection.- Scientific Advisory Bodies.- Regulatory Bodies.
Written by a leading international authority in the field, this book is a practical introduction that guides the reader through fundamental concepts in the calculation of radiation dose. It includes discussion of the biological effects of radiation on living systems.
