Radiology/Medical Physics

A comprehensive textbook detailing the fundamental principles and practical applications of physics relevant to the field of radiology and diagnostic imaging.

An edited volume focusing on the assessment of radiation dose, clinical benefit, and associated risks across various modalities and procedures utilized in medical imaging.

Intended for professionals needing more than superficial knowledge of emerging MRI techniques. It starts with the mathematical basis required to understand magnetic resonance physics, followed by basic concepts of MRI and conventional MRI techniques.

A detailed summary of guidelines for managing patients exposed to potential nuclear or radiological incidents. It outlines four major types of resulting injuries (blast, thermal, radiation, psychological), crucial safety protocols for medical personnel (ALARA principle: Time, Distance, Shielding; PPE usage), and control zone creation (Hot, Warm, Cold Zones). The core of the guideline covers a comprehensive triage system (Red, Yellow, Green, Black) based on trauma severity, burn extent, estimated dose, and symptoms of Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). Initial decontamination procedures are also detailed.

This book offers a comprehensive treatment of medical imaging techniques commonly referred to as Computed Tomography (CT) that rely on X-rays. It emphasizes the reconstruction of images from projections, serving as a resource for academics, students, and technicians involved with biomedical engineering, as well as doctors and medical technicians concerned with medical imaging.

This book provides an overview of X-ray technology, the historic developmental milestones of modern CT systems, and comprehensive insight into the main reconstruction methods used in computed tomography. It covers foundational physics, including photon statistics, X-ray generation, and signal processing, with a detailed focus on 2D and 3D cone-beam reconstruction algorithms, CT artifacts, and practical dose considerations.

This book details the physical principles and measurement techniques necessary for performing quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies focused on the brain. It is part of the Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering.