Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy [Hardcover]

Gopal B. Saha (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0387977139 | ISBN-13: 978-0387977133 | Edition: 3rd

This is the standard text/reference of nuclear pharmacy, thoroughly updated and judiciously expanded. Previous editions were unanimously praised for their clarity and accuracy, as Dr. Saha set new standards for making complex theoretical concepts readily understandable for students and practitioners in nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine. New features of this third edition include: - an entire chapter devoted to instruments used for radiation detection and measurement; - an upgraded section on iodination and 99mTc-labeling; - a section on disposal of radioactive materials; - clinical uses of all new and existing radiopharmaceuticals; - all new 99mTc and 123l-labeled radiopharmaceuticals, as well as radiolabled leukocytes, platelets, and antibodies; - up-to-date descriptions of the latest NRC and FDA regulations; - expanded review questions; - several appendices covering abbreviations, terms, units and constants, and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From reviews of the Third Edition:

"…the strengths of this edition, coupled with its currentness, make this book today's frontrunner among introductory radiopharmacy texts." -Clinical Nuclear Medicine

"…an excellent overview of all different aspects of nuclear pharmacy…consistent, well-written, concise…. I can recommend it as a reference in nuclear pharmacy and as a textbook for nuclear medicine technologists."-European Journal of Nuclear Medicine

RAD Magazine, September, 2005:

Generally, this text is comprehensive and well-written.

I would recomment this book and ... it is a book which should reside on many nuclear medicine bookshelves.

From the reviews of the fifth edition:

"This book is the fifth edition of a useful guide to the science and application of radiopharmaceuticals. Generally, the text is comprehensive and well-written. … I would recommend this book and … it is a book which should reside on many nuclear medicine bookshelves." (Dr. H R Stockdale, RAD Magazine, September, 2005)

"This is the fifth edition of a standard textbook of nuclear pharmacy … . The book is intended for a broad population of readers … . would also be appropriate for a survey course in the initial training of nuclear pharmacists. … provides rather comprehensive coverage of all relevant material needed for nuclear pharmacy. … This is a welcome update … . Students of nuclear pharmacy can rely on the accuracy of the content and breadth of the topics covered. … this new edition lives up to the laudable goals of past editions." (William C Cole, www.doody.com, February, 2004)

"The fifth edition of this book has been prompted by its great appreciation in the nuclear medicine community and a constant demand for upgrading with all the new developments in radiopharmaceutical chemistry and clinical nu-clear medicine over the past 6 years. In the revision process, obsolete items have been replaced with new, up-to-date items. … It serves as a textbook on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy for nuclear medicine residents and technologists as well as a reference book for many nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists." (Wordtrade, July, 2008)

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Book Description

5th edition

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 328 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 3rd edition (November 19, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387977139
• ISBN-13: 978-0387977133
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,197,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent textbook for technologists or radiology residents, April 12, 1999

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy (Hardcover)

This is an excellent textbook for a wide range of nuclear medicine professionals. Nuclear medicine Technologists and Radiology/Nuclear Medicine medical residents will find everything they need to know on all aspects of nuclear Pharmacy. Nuclear Pharmacists will find this an excellent teaching text and a good quick source of information.

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Funda. of Nuc Pharmacy, February 10, 2007

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy (Hardcover)

The service and quality of the book was great by amazon. The book is a bit on the dry side, but mainly great, accurate, and relative data!! A little too in depth for the nuclear medicine technologist, but even better for the nuclear physician. Helpful overall!!

5.0 out of 5 stars detailed and concise, November 8, 2006

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This review is from: Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy (Hardcover)

it's a great resource for concisely written information. very much detailed in the technical aspects. of course it's limited by its size, but for what it is it delivers a lot.