Characteristics of Radionuclides for Imaging and Therapy

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Related posts: Radioactivity, Radionuclides, and Radiopharmaceuticals Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands Other Radionuclide Decay Tables Radioactivity Conversion Table for International System (SI) Units (Curies to Becquerels) Answers to Unknown Case…

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Hybrid PET/CT Neoplasm Imaging

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Abstract This chapter deals with PET/CT neoplasm imaging. It includes extensive information on the appropriate uses and interpretation of flourine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose scans. Other PET radiopharmacueitcals are also covered such as…

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Inflammation and Infection Imaging

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Abstract This chapter provides information, images, and interpretative criteria related to nuclear medicine scanning of suspected infection and inflammation. There is discussion of technetium-99m, indium-111 leukocytes, and the use of…

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Respiratory System

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Abstract This chapter includes the anatomy, physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques to image the respiratory system in nuclear medicine practice. There is extensive discussion of the criteria for interpreting ventilation and…

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Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands

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Abstract This chapter includes the physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques used for nuclear medicine imaging of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adrenal glands. Indications for the examinations are presented, as well…

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Central Nervous System

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Abstract This chapter covers CNS applications of nuclear medicine. The various radiopharmaceuticals used for perfusion, metabolism, and receptor imaging are discussed, as well as issues about the imaging procedures and…

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Instrumentation and Quality Control

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Abstract This chapter includes nuclear medicine instrumentation and quality control. The underlying principles, as well as the specifics of survey meters, well counters, single crystal probes, gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and…

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Authorized User and Radioisotope Safety Issues

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Abstract This chapter discusses the legal requirements for operation of a nuclear medicine department. Also included are aspects related to required training, surveys, instrument calibration, waste disposal, and receipt and…

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