PET: Molecular Imaging and Its Biological Applications

PET: Molecular Imaging and Its Biological Applications
ISBN-10
0387403590
ISBN-13
9780387403595
Series
PET
Category
Medical
Pages
621
Language
English
Published
2004-05-11
Publisher
Springer Science & Business Media
Author
Michael E. Phelps

Description

This book is a comprehensive guide to PET and PET CT and serves as a valuable resource for practicing physicians and residents. The text covers topics ranging from the basic principles of physics, molecular assays, preparation of molecular imaging probes, and biochemistry relevant for PET. Additionally, clinical applications in cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders are thoroughly discussed. U.C.L.A. School of Medicine is recognized as one of the leading PET centers in the world. All of the contributors are U.C.L.A. School of Medicine faculty members and they combined their areas of expertise in order to create the premier reference book on PET. Each chapter provides a complete overview of the topic material and guides the reader through the subject matter. Figures, tables, and solved example problems are integrated into the text. Readers also benefit from the extensive references and suggested reading material.

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