Positron Emission Tomography : Basic Sciences

4207 Essential for students, science and medical graduates who want to understand the basic science of Positron Emission Tomography (PET), this book describes the physics, chemistry, technology and overview of the clinical uses behind the science of PET and the imaging techniques it uses. In recent years, PET has moved from high-end research imaging tool used by the highly specialized to an essential component of clinical evaluation in the clinic, especially in cancer management. Previously being the realm of scientists, this book explains PET instrumentation, radiochemistry, PET data acquisition and image formation, integration of structural and functional images, radiation dosimetry and protection, and applications in dedicated areas such as drug development, oncology, and gene expression imaging. The technologist, the science, engineering or chemistry graduate seeking further detailed information about PET, or the medical advanced trainee wishing to gain insight into the basic science of PET will find this book invaluable. This book is primarily repackaged content from the Basic Science section of the 'big' Valk book on PET. It contains new, completely revised and unchanged chapters covering the 'basic sciences' section of the main book - total 18 chapters: 2 new (chapters 1, 16), 8 completely revised (chapters 4, 5, 8, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18), 3 minor corrections (chapters 2, 6, 11), and 5 unchanged (chapters 3, 7, 9, 10, 12) Essential For Students, Science And Medical Graduates Who Want To Understand The Basic Science Of Positron Emission Tomography (pet), This Book Describes The Physics, Chemistry, Technology And Overview Of The Clinical Uses Behind The Science Of Pet And The Imaging Techniques It Uses. In Recent Years, Pet Has Moved From High-end Research Imaging Tool Used By The Highly Specialized To An Essential Component Of Clinical Evaluation In The Clinic, Especially In Cancer Management. Previously Being The Realm Of Scientists, This Book Explains Pet Instrumentation, Radiochemistry, Pet Data Acquisition And Image Formation, Integration Of Structural And Functional Images, Radiation Dosimetry And Protection, And Applications In Dedicated Areas Such As Drug Development, Oncology, And Gene Expression Imaging. The Technologist, The Science, Engineering Or Chemistry Graduate Seeking Further Detailed Information About Pet, Or The Medical Advanced Trainee Wishing To Gain Insight Into The Basic. 1. Positron Emission Tomography In Clinical Medicine / Michael N. Maisey -- 2. Physics And Instrumentation In Pet / Dale L. Bailey, Joel S. Karp And Suleman Surti -- 3. Data Acquisition And Performance Characterization In Pet / Dale L. Bailey -- 4. Image Reconstruction Algorithms In Pet / Michel Defrise, Paul E. Kinahan And Christian J. Michel -- 5. Quantitative Techniques In Pet / Steven R. Meikle And Ramsey D. Badawi -- 6. Tracer Kinetic Modeling In Pet / Richard E. Carson -- 7. Coregistration Of Structural And Functional Images / David J. Hawkes, Derek L. G. Hill, Lucy Hallpike And Dale L. Bailey -- 8. Anato-molecular Imaging : Combining Structure And Function / David W. Townsend And Thomas Beyer -- 9. Radiohalogens For Pet Imaging / N. Scott Mason And Chester A. Mathis -- 10. Progress In [superscript 11]c Radiochemistry / Gunnar Antoni And Bengt Langstrom -- 11. Metal Radionuclides For Pet Imaging / Paul Mcquade, Deborah W. Mccarthy And Michael J. Welch -- 12. Radiation Dosimetry And Protection In Pet / Jocelyn E. C. Towson -- 13. Whole-body Pet Imaging Methods / Paul D. Shreve -- 14. Artefacts And Normal Variants In Whole-body Pet And Pet/ct Imaging / Gary J. R. Cook -- 15. Technologist's Perspective / Bernadette F. Cronin -- 16. Pet Imaging In Oncology / Andrew M. Scott -- 17. Use Of Positron Emission Tomography In Drug Discovery And Development / William C. Eckelman -- 18. Pet As A Tool In Multimodality Imaging Of Gene Expression And Therapy / Abhijit De And Sanjiv Sam Gambhir. Dale L. Bailey ... [et Al.], (eds). Selected And Updated Version Of Positron Emission Tomography, Basic Science And Clinical Practice, 2003. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Positron Emission Tomography in Clinical Medicine....Pages 1-12 Physics and Instrumentation in PET....Pages 13-39 Data Acquisition and Performance Characterization in PET....Pages 41-62 Image Reconstruction Algorithms in PET....Pages 63-91 Quantitative Techniques in PET....Pages 93-126 Tracer Kinetic Modeling in PET....Pages 127-159 Coregistration of Structural and Functional Images....Pages 161-177 Anato-Molecular Imaging: Combining Structure and Function....Pages 179-202 Radiohalogens for PET Imaging....Pages 203-222 Progress in 11 C Radiochemistry....Pages 223-236 Metal Radionuclides for PET Imaging....Pages 237-250 Radiation Dosimetry and Protection in PET....Pages 251-265 Whole-Body PET Imaging Methods....Pages 267-280 Artefacts and Normal Variants in Whole-Body PET and PET/CT Imaging....Pages 281-293 The Technologist’s Perspective....Pages 295-309 PET Imaging in Oncology....Pages 311-325 The Use of Positron Emission Tomography in Drug Discovery and Development....Pages 327-341 PET as a Tool in Multimodality Imaging of Gene Expression and Therapy....Pages 343-367 Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging is set to change the whole impact and role of Nuclear Medicine, not because it does everything better than conventional single photon imaging (planar and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)),but because it also has the impact and public relations of the fastest growing diagnostic speciality. Text provides a comprehensive reference covering the basic science and clinical applications of positron emission tomography (PET). Discusses PET applications in oncology, the central nervous system, cardio-respiratory systems, infectious diseases, and pediatrics.