25% Off Pre-Order Books with Code: PREORDER25 for Premium & Reward Members Shop Now

The Pathophysiologic Basis of Nuclear Medicine

Add to Wishlist

The Pathophysiologic Basis of Nuclear Medicine

eBook4th ed. 2022 (4th ed. 2022)

$111.99 ~~$149.00~~ Save 25%

View All Available Formats & Editions

eBook(4th ed. 2022)
$111.99 ~~$149.00~~ Save 25% Current price is $111.99, Original price is $149. You Save 25%.

View All Available Formats & Editions

Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.

WANT A NOOK? Explore Now

Buy As Gift

Related collections and offers

Overview

This book, now in its fourth edition, aims to promote a deeper understanding of the scientific and clinical basis of nuclear medicine and the new directions in medical imaging. The new edition has been revised and updated significantly to reflect recent changes and to ensure that the contents are in line with likely future directions. In addition to that, chapters have been reorganized in order to simplify the contents and to increase the readability. The book starts by providing essential information on general pathophysiology, cell biology and biologic effects of ionizing radiation followed by the mechanisms of radiopharmaceutical localization in different tissues and cells. This is followed by a series of chapters that covers all relevant organ systems presenting the basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and relating them to the clinical utilization of various scintigraphic modalities. The final chapter is devoted to the basis of therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine. The book will prove invaluable to all with an interest in the pathophysiologic basis of Nuclear Medicine, including nuclear medicine professionals, radiologists, surgeons, pediatricians and internal medicine physicians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030962524
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	07/09/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	247 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Abdelhamid H. Elgazzar graduated from the University of Cairo, School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt. He received his training in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology at the University of Kansas, School Of Medicine and his Nuclear Medicine training at the University of Cincinnati, School Of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Professor Elgazzar is board certified by the American Board of Anatomical and Clinical Pathology as well as by the American Board of Nuclear Medicine. In addition to that he is a fellow of the College of American Pathologists. He worked as a faculty staff at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York and as a Head of Nuclear Medicine Department at Tufts Medical Center, Boston.
Currently, Professor Elgazzar is a professor and chairman of the Nuclear Medicine Department at Kuwait University. During his career he has received 14 awards from several international professional organizations.
He is member of the editorial board of several medical journals and has authored and co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has authored and edited 10 textbooks and six book chapters. In addition to that, he has served as a reviewer of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine and several other medical journals.

The Cell: Structure, Function, and Molecular Biology.- Pathophysiology and Mechanisms of Radiopharmaceutical Localization.- Inflammation.- Musculoskeletal System.- Thyroid Gland.- Parathyroid Gland.- Adrenal Gland.- Genitourinary system.- Oncology 1: Basic Principles of Tumor Pathology and Biology.- Oncology 2: Tumor Imaging: Scintigraphic and Pathophysiologic Correlation.- Respiratory System.- Cardiology 1: Myocardial Contractility and Assessment of Cardiac Function.- Cardiology 2: Basis of Myocardial Perfusion, Metabolism, Infarction and Receptor imaging.- Digestive system 1: Gastrointestinal Tract.- Digestive system 2: Liver and Biliary Tract.- Central Nervous System.- Nuclear Hematology.- Lymphoscintigraphy.- Basis of Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine.- Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation.

From the B&N Reads Blog

Page 1 of

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: Jie Mao, MD (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center)
Description: This book focuses on explaining the "why" behind nuclear imaging. After a brief review of basic cell biology, a description and explanation of each of the imaging modalities used in nuclear radiology is provided, linking the pathophysiology of the appropriate radiopharmaceuticals to that of the disease processes discussed. In doing so, the editor and his colleagues offer a much needed, yet unique insight into functional nuclear imaging.
Purpose: Nuclear medicine is one of the few radiology subspecialties that focus on functional imaging. The editor realizes that, and dedicates this book to the fundamental concepts of nuclear radiology: that of the interaction and connection between cellular biology and radiopharmaceutical pathophysiology. Only with that understanding, according to the editor, can one practice nuclear medicine in a meaningful manner and competently use the technology in future medical advances. The book is the first of its kind in addressing these much-needed fundamental concepts. The book succeeds in adequately and succinctly reviewing those long forgotten biology and pathophysiology concepts and reinforces their importance.
Audience: It provides an all-inclusive, well-organized reference for the practicing nuclear radiologist. It is the editor's hope that this book not only provide a practical reference for practitioners, but also an educational tool for students. However, given the extensive subject matter and only 371 pages (excluding index), the book's use of tables, charts, and illustrations presumes at least a general radiologist's understanding of nuclear medicine, if not that of an academic, subspecialty nuclear radiologist. Furthermore, the language and format are somewhat cumbersome for a resident. The editor and his coauthors form an international panel of gifted nuclear radiologists, many of whom are directors and chairpersons of their divisions. Their knowledge and understanding of the subject is well demonstrated in this book dedicated to understanding functional, not simply morphological, imaging.
Features: The book begins by reviewing the basic concepts in cell structure and functions, including gene expression and membrane transport mechanisms. These, in turn, are tied closely to how radiopharmaceuticals localize to cellular components, which is discussed in chapter two. For the next 20 chapters, each of the nuclear imaging modalities and applications, ranging from inflammation and thyroid imaging to therapeutic nuclear medicine and antibody imaging, are reviewed. The author finally concludes with a succinct discussion of radiation biology, which is both appropriate and useful in the setting of nuclear radiology. What is unique and captivating throughout the book is the author's consistent presentation: an overview of the cellular pathophysiology pertinent to the topic in the beginning of each chapter before diving into the radiologic aspects. This method not only refreshes those lost concepts, but also reminds the reader to focus on the functional aspect of the topics. Often, the goal of using these cellular concepts to enhance and aid scintigraphy interpretation is achieved. The reader finds oneself not simply "memorizing" the radiopharmaceuticals, but understanding why an image appears a certain way in a disease process. Most of the tables and charts provide summary information that is quick and easily assessable. The quality of the images, however, is merely satisfactory and some of the extensive images, such as the cardiac studies, do not come with the corresponding arrows that would be helpful in explaining what the figure headings are talking about. Words are packed into dense paragraphs with a few pictures scattered throughout, more in some chapters than others. This format renders the book detailed reading material for the experienced and interested nuclear radiologist, not an easy, quick reference book for the radiology resident.
Assessment: This book offers pertinent and useful information for the understanding and interpretation of functional nuclear imaging. It is the first book of its kind that I've seen. However, its dense format makes it difficult to use as a quick reference, and much improvement is needed in image quality.

Doody's Review Service

The clear language, the wealth of images and tables, and the rigorous approach makes this text mandatory for residents in nuclear medicine, who may be stimulated to create solid bases in their future profession. Furthermore, the book is suitable for an audience of experts, as well as doctors, researchers and students who wish to approach the world of nuclear medicine.” (Alessia Ruggiero and Luigi Mansi, European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Vol. 43, 2016)

From the Publisher

The Pathophysiologic Basis of Nuclear Medicine

The Pathophysiologic Basis of Nuclear Medicine

eBook4th ed. 2022 (4th ed. 2022)

eBook(4th ed. 2022)

Related collections and offers

Overview

Product Details

About the Author

Table of Contents

Customer Reviews

Related collections and offers

Overview

Product Details

About the Author

Table of Contents

Related Subjects

Customer Reviews