Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics (Essentials) |  | Authors: Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 195,945
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 216
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Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 0.1
ISBN: 1405104848
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.07575
EAN: 9781405104845
ASIN: 1405104848
Publication Date: September 11, 2006
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Product Description
Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics provides an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of the daunting area of nuclear physics. Logically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows and nuclear medicine technology students. The text is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics.
This new edition provides a basic introduction to nuclear physics and the interactions of radiation and matter. The authors also provide comprehensive coverage of instrumentation and imaging, with separate chapters devoted to SPECT, PET, and PET/CT. Discussion of radiation biology, radiation safety and care of victims of radiation accidents completes the text, with an appendix containing the latest NRC rules and regulations.
Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics presents difficult concepts clearly and concisely, defines all terminology for the reader, and facilitates learning through extensive illustrations and self-assessment questions.
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 This is the touchstone by which all other nuclear medicine physics books should be compared ***** September 11, 2006
John P. Higgins (Harvard Medical School, Boston MA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This user friendly book is a delight to read and easy to understand. I am a Cardiologist with not much physics background and I was able to understand the principles of this book written by superb authors.
I recently attended the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology's Board Review Course and most of their illustrations of the principles of Nuclear Medicine Physics were directly Xeroxed from this book.
The explanations and diagrams are superior to any other book I have read on this topic. The multitude of pictures and images illustrating concepts, coupled with the easy to read text & practice MCQ questions at the end of each chapter, make this the ideal text for students or physicians preparing for examinations or future practice in Nuclear Medicine.
2 thumbs up, way-up !!!
 Good book; a bit overpriced. February 17, 2010
Daysi A. Montes (Bowie, MD USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
the book was new and in good condition but when i got to class everyone else had paid way less for their book so i felt ripped off.
 Worth taking a look at July 12, 2007
B. Cox (Texas)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is not for someone interested in the actual physics of nuclear medicine. It is better suited for the medical folks that want to understand how some of their equipment functions. Still, it is short and encompasses several different areas of the science.
 NOT FOR NUCLEAR MEDICINE STUDENTS April 10, 2010
Keiser University SUCKS!!!!
If you are a Keiser University student then just rest assured in knowing that this watered-down version of Nuclear Physics is why you will have a hard time getting hired after graduation. Keiser has a horrible reputation for turning out ill-prepared and ignorant technologists. Do yourself a favor and don't spend more than $40,000 for a degree no one will hire you with (unless you go far out of the Southeast where no one knows the name Keiser University). Get your degree from State schools that have wonderful reputations and waiting lists. Keiser is flooding the market with push-button techs which is the reason you can't find a job after graduation. Because of this philosophy, many Lead Technologists and Managers refuse to hire students from this college. Oh, their nursing program is even worse. They aren't passing the NCLEST!!! Have a nice day, but if you are a physician this book is perfect for you.
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