Radiobiology of Medical Imaging

This book provides a thorough yet concise introduction to quantitative radiobiology and radiation physics, particularly the practical and medical application. Beginning with a discussion of the basic science of radiobiology, the book explains the fast processes that initiate damage in irradiated tissue and the kinetic patterns in which such damage is expressed at the cellular level. The final section is presented in a highly practical handbook style and offers application–based discussions in radiation oncology, fractionated radiotherapy, and protracted radiation among others. The text is also supplemented by a Web site. INDICE: Chapter 1 Anatomy and Physiology Chapter  2 The Cell Chapter  3 Radiation Characteristics and Units Chapter 4 Radiation Interactions with Tissue Chapter 5 Cell Survival Curves Chapter  6 DNA and Genetics Chapter 7 Radiation Damage and Repair of Cells Chapter 8 Normal and Malignant Cells Chapter  9 Radiation Effects on Tissues and Organs Chapter 10 Whole Body Radiation Effects Chapter 11 Radiation Treatment of Cancer Chapter 12 Radiation Biology of Diagnostic Radiology Chapter 13 Nuclear Medicine Radiation Biology Chapter 14 Environmental Radiation Chapter 15 Regulations and Risk Chapter 16 Biological Effects of Ultrasound Chapter 17 Biological Effects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• ISBN: 978-0-470-55177-6
• Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 384
• Fecha Publicación: 30/12/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés