Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics [Paperback]

Rachel A. Powsner (Author), Edward R. Powsner (Author)

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Publication Date: September 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0632043148 | ISBN-13: 978-0632043149 | Edition: 1

Through concise, readable, logical chapters, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics makes a difficult subject accessible to all those who need to learn this critical dimension of radiology and nuclear medicine. Enhanced with computer-generated graphics, this is the book of choice for radiology residents, cardiology and nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technologists and students. It is also an ideal refresher for the professional and an excellent resource for board exam preparation.

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Through concise, readable, logical chapters, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics makes a difficult subject accessible to all those who need to know this critical dimension of radiology and nuclear medicine. Beginning with a brief overview of nuclear physics and radioactivity, the book goes on to cover the basics of instrumentation, imaging (SPECT and PET), and radiation biology and dosimetry. Practical chapters on radiation safety and quality control, in addition to appendices summarizing useful information, make this book valuable as quick reference as well as an introductory text. Illustrated throughout with instructive schematics, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics in the book of choice for radiology residents, cardiology and nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technologists and students. It is an ideal refresher for the professional and an excellent resouce for board exam preparation.

About the Author

Rachel A. Powsner, MD is an Associate Professor of Radiology at Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
She is a Director in the Division of Nuclear Medicine (Department of Radiology)for Boston Veterans Administration Healthcare System, Massachusetts.

Edward R. Powsner, MD:
Former Chief Nuclear Medicine Service, Veterans Administration Hospital, Michigan.
Former Professor and Associate Chairman, Department of Pathology at Michigan State University.
Former Chair, Joint Review Committee for Educational Nuclear Medicine Technology
Former Member, American Board of Nuclear Medicine --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (September 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632043148
• ISBN-13: 978-0632043149
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,034,963 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the touchstone by which all other nuclear medicine physics books should be compared *****, September 11, 2006

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John P. Higgins (Harvard Medical School, Boston MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics (Essentials) (Paperback)

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 !!!

4.0 out of 5 stars bought used, December 9, 2011

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This review is from: Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics (Essentials) (Paperback)

bought it as used book for my brother,
i can't say anymore about the book. i can say that the previous user he used to highlight a lot in this book.

i bought used and i should expect to see it Used :p

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for studying for nuclear boards, November 17, 2011

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Mark - See all my reviews

This review is from: Essential Nuclear Medicine Physics (Essentials) (Paperback)

I am a general cardiology fellow studying for nuclear boards, and definitely recommend this book. It is written at a perfect level of understanding for MDs studying for nuclear boards, and was written by two MDs. The depth of knowledge is just a little bit more in depth than what was covered at the ASNC nuclear board review course. Very easy to read, lots of illustrations. Each chapter has practice questions that are very helpful.