Medical Imaging Physics [Hardcover]

William R. Hendee (Author), E. Russell Ritenour (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471382264 | ISBN-13: 978-0471382263 | Publication Date: June 15, 2002 | Edition: 4

This comprehensive publication covers all aspects of image formation in modern medical imaging modalities, from radiography, fluoroscopy, and computed tomography, to magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound.  It addresses the techniques and instrumentation used in the rapidly changing field of medical imaging.  Now in its fourth edition, this text provides the reader with the tools necessary to be comfortable with the physical principles, equipment, and procedures used in diagnostic imaging, as well as appreciate the capabilities and limitations of the technologies.

Editorial Reviews

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“...fulfills the authors goal of providing an up-to-date survey of the physics of medical imaging in a format that will appeal to students and educators alike.  The coverage of topics is sufficiently comprehensive, making it a suitable introductory text for a number of imaging-oriented courses.” (Radiology, January 2004)

"The authors…are...experts...but also seasoned teachers…this is evidenced by the clarity of thought and completeness with which they treat each topic in this comprehensive, easily readable textbook." (IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology, May/ June 2003)

"...provides clear descriptions of difficult concepts while keeping mathematics to a minimum. The examples and problems for students are thought provoking and help solidify an understanding of the material." (Doody's)

"...an excellent introduction to the physics of medical imaging...Medical Imaging Physics is sure to be a favorite of residents, perhaps supplanting Christensen’s Introduction to the Physics of Diagnostic Radiology as the classic radiology residency physics text." (American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol. 180, No. 4, April 2003)

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"I would highly recommend this book as the primary reference for radiological physicists attempting to expand their understanding of medical imaging and those individuals preparing for certification in diagnostic radiology" "the book is a treasure of material [and] an indispensable source" --Edward L. Nickoloff, D.Sc., Department of Radiology, Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 536 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Liss; 4 edition (June 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471382264
• ISBN-13: 978-0471382263
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #335,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Medical Imaging Physics, April 12, 2003

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Edward J Goldschmidt Jr (Marlton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Medical Imaging Physics (Hardcover)

This text is excellent for Medical Physicists preparing for the first part of their ABR or ABMP exam. This book is also a very good text for teaching Radiology Residents. Radiology Residents currently (4/12/03), do not use calculators for their ABR exam therefore they do not need to know most of the calculations that are presented in this text. The chapter on Radiation Detectors is an excellent primer for medical physicists, health physicists and Biomedical engineers. My only criticism of the text is that the QA recommendations are not current and the MRI section does not address image quality enough detail.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy it, January 31, 2007

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Gizul (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Medical Imaging Physics (Hardcover)

I had to buy this book for a class. I was very disappointed.

This edition has several typos and mistakes on the tables. The examples and problems sections are really irritating, sometimes they show a couple of equations and write 5 problems over the same equation over and over again, and I have found instances where the "answers to selected problems" section show incorrect information. There is very little physics that you can learn from those problems.

It seems that it is hard to find good books on Medical Imaging, but I highly recommend "The essential physics of medical imaging" (Bushberg. et al.) This is a very good review of the imaging techniques but it is not very quantitative. A more quantitative book I would recommend is "Medical Imaging: signals and systems" by Jerry L. Price.

If you have an option, don't waste your money on this book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Radiation Therapist/Radiologic Technologist, September 28, 2002

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Chol K. Kim (Scarsdale, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Medical Imaging Physics (Hardcover)

Big changes!!
I have a previous edition of this book but
This new edition is really big different from prev. edition.

This book is a bible of Radiation community...
I love Dr.Hendee's products..