Medical Imaging I

Radioisotopes in Medicine

This book explains the following topics: What Is Radiation, What Is Radioactivity, What Are Radioisotopes, How Are Radioisotopes Used,What Do We Mean by Tracer Atoms, Diagnosis of Pinpointing Disease, Arsenic,Chromium, Cobalt, Iodine, Phosphorus and Sodium.

Author(s): Earl W. Phelan

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X ray Film Reading Made Easy

This PDF book X-ray Film Reading Made Easy covers the following topics related to Radiology : Basics, Two Chest, Abdomen, Skull, Spine, Pelvis, Hips, Elbow, Wrist, Ankle, Foot.

Author(s): William F. Hook, Md

158 Pages

Basic Physics of Digital Radiography

This wikibook is primarily for students with foundations in anatomy and physiology and could also be of interest to physics and engineering students requiring a topic overview. The intent is a text which succinctly explains the physical basis of X-Rays and their modern application in Diagnostic Radiography. The focus extends from general radiography through fluoroscopy to 3D angiography as applied in general hospitals and clinics.

Author(s): Kieran Maher, Wikibook.org

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Molecular Imaging and Contrast Agent Database

The Molecular Imaging and Contrast Agent Database is an online source of scientific information regarding molecular imaging and contrast agents. The database includes, but is not limited to, agents developed for positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), optical imaging, planar radiography, and planar gamma imaging.

Author(s): Bethesda, National Center for Biotechnology Information

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Principles of Medical Imaging

This lecture note includes a series of lectures with a parallel set of recitations that provide demonstrations of basic principles. Both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation are covered, including x-ray, PET, MRI, and ultrasound. Emphasis on the physics and engineering of image formation.

Author(s): Prof. David Cory

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The Web Book of Medical Imaging

Medical imaging is a collection of technologies, all having the purpose of visualization of the interior of the intact, living human body for the purpose of diagnosis.The present book will try to explain the physical principle behind each of these imaging modalities, together with a description of how these are implemented. The book will also provide some clinical images.

Author(s): Wilhjelm, Lonsdale, Jensen and Hanson

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Online Musculoskeletal Radiology Book

This book explains the following topics: Arthritis, Appendicular Arthritis, Axial Arthritis, Lucent Lesions of Bone, Sclerotic Lesions of Bone, Periosteal Reaction, Soft Tissue Calcifications, Fractures Without Significant Trauma, Facial and Mandibular Fractures, The Painful Joint Prosthesis, Orthopedic Hardware, Scoliosis, Osteopenia, Osteonecrosis, Skeletal Dysplasias and Muscle Atlas.

Author(s): University of Washington

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Medical Imaging I

This note introduces the physics, instrumentation, and signal processing methods used in X-ray (projection radiography), X-ray computed tomography, nuclear medicine (SPECT/PET), optical imaging, ultrasound imaging, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Author(s): Prof. Yao Wang, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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