Handbook of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging for Physicists; Radiopharmaceuticals and Clinical Applications, Volume III by Michael Ljungberg

Author:Michael Ljungberg
Format: pdf
Tags: This state-of-the-art handbook, the third and final in a series that provides medical physicists with a comprehensive overview into the field of nuclear medicine, focuses on highlighting the production and application of radiopharmaceuticals. The book also describes the chemical composition of these compounds, as well as some of the main clinical applications where radiopharmaceuticals may be used.Following an introduction to the field of radiopharmacy, three chapters are dedicated to in-depth descriptions of common radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals used during diagnostic studies utilizing planar/Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging, in addition to during Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and, finally, radiotherapy. These chapters are followed by those describing procedures relating to quality control and manufacturing (good manufacturing practices) also encompassing aspects such as environmental compliance. Furthermore, this volume illustrates how facilities handling these chemicals should be designed to comply with set regulations.Like many pharmaceuticals, the development of radiopharmaceuticals relies heavily on the use of mouse models. Thus, the translation of radiopharmaceuticals (i.e., the process undertaken to assure that the functionality and safety of a newly developed drug is maintained also in a human context), is covered in a later chapter. This is followed by a chapter emphasizing the importance of safe waste disposal and how to assure that these procedures meet the requirements set for the disposal of hazardous waste.Several chapters are dedicated to describing various medical procedures utilizing clinical nuclear medicine as a tool for diagnostics and therapeutics. As physicists may be involved in clinical trials, a chapter describing the procedures and regulations associated with these types of studies is included. This is followed by a chapter focusing on patient safety and another on an imaging modality not based on ionizing radiation â•• ultrasound. Finally, the last chapter of this book discusses future perspectives of the field of nuclear medicine.This text will be an invaluable resource for libraries, institutions, and clinical and academic medical physicists searching for a complete account of what defines nuclear medicine.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2022-03-14T16:00:00+00:00


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