Principles of Nuclear Medicine

Abstract

Nuclear Medicine: What It Is, What It Does. The Diagnostic Process. Genes and Disease. Inter- And Intracellular Communication. Transport Systems. Bioenergetics. Nuclear Physics and Radiation. Radiography. Radiation Dosimetry. Radionuclide Production. Radiotracer Production. Radiation Detection. In Vitro Binding Assays. Autoradiography. In Vivo Probes. Whole Body Counters. Planar Imaging. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT). Positron Emission Tomography. Animal Scanners. Date Storage Processing. Visual Interpretation. Image Analysis. Correlative. Artificial Intelligence. Probability Kinetics. Tracer Kinetics. Body Composition. The Brain. The Thyroid. The Parathyroids. The Adrenal Cortex. Neural Crest Tumors. The Immune System. Hematology. Infectious Diseases. The Heart. Peripheral Vascular Disease. The Lung. The Gastrointestinal System. The Kidneys. The Musculoskeletal System. Radiation Synovectomy. The Skin. Ophthalmology. Oncology. Pediatrics. Trauma. Radiation Safety and Patient Protection. Radiation Accidents. Low Level Radioactive Waste.