Clinical Nuclear Medicine in Pediatrics

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Radiology & Nuclear Medicine, Pediatrics
Cover of the book Clinical Nuclear Medicine in Pediatrics by , Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9783319213712
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: November 2, 2015
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9783319213712
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: November 2, 2015
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of pediatric nuclear medicine, encompassing both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Detailed attention is paid to the role of FDG PET-CT within oncology, but a variety of other long-established or less frequently used diagnostic procedures are also covered. Each indication is critically discussed from a clinical perspective, with analysis of benefits and limitations and comparison against the information yield of alternative techniques. The coverage of therapy based on radiopharmaceuticals includes the most relevant current strategies, including those utilizing radioiodine, MIBG, or radiolabelled peptides. In addition, issues concerning the radiation risk of nuclear medicine procedures in children are addressed. All chapters have been written by international experts and include the most up-to-date scientific and clinical information.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art review of pediatric nuclear medicine, encompassing both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Detailed attention is paid to the role of FDG PET-CT within oncology, but a variety of other long-established or less frequently used diagnostic procedures are also covered. Each indication is critically discussed from a clinical perspective, with analysis of benefits and limitations and comparison against the information yield of alternative techniques. The coverage of therapy based on radiopharmaceuticals includes the most relevant current strategies, including those utilizing radioiodine, MIBG, or radiolabelled peptides. In addition, issues concerning the radiation risk of nuclear medicine procedures in children are addressed. All chapters have been written by international experts and include the most up-to-date scientific and clinical information.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Product-Focused Software Process Improvement by
Cover of the book Process-Driven Applications with BPMN by
Cover of the book Psycholinguistic Approaches to Meaning and Understanding across Languages by
Cover of the book Biomarkers and Mental Illness by
Cover of the book Laparoscopic Surgery by
Cover of the book How Could This Happen? by
Cover of the book Financial Crises, Sovereign Risk and the Role of Institutions by
Cover of the book Structural Dynamics and Resilience in Supply Chain Risk Management by
Cover of the book Playing Around Resonance by
Cover of the book Rhetoric in Neoliberalism by
Cover of the book Astronomy for Older Eyes by
Cover of the book Security and Trust Management by
Cover of the book Corporate Governance Codes for the 21st Century by
Cover of the book Beyond the North-South Culture Wars by
Cover of the book Quantum Information and Coherence by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy