By Bernd M. Ohnesorge, Thomas G. Flohr, Christoph R. Becker, Andreas Knez, Maximilian F Reiser

Cardiac illnesses, and particularly coronary artery ailment, are the top explanation for dying and morbidity in industrialized international locations. the improvement of non-invasive imaging strategies for the guts and the coronary arteries has been thought of a key point in enhancing sufferer care. A step forward in cardiac imaging utilizing CT happened in 1998, with the advent of multi-slice computed tomography (CT). considering the fact that then, outstanding advances in functionality have taken position with scanners that collect as much as sixty four slices in keeping with rotation. This ebook discusses the cutting-edge advancements in multi-slice CT for cardiac imaging in addition to those who could be expected sooner or later. It serves as a complete paintings that covers all facets of this expertise, from the technical basics and picture review all of the solution to medical symptoms and protocol concepts. This totally remodeled moment variation attracts at the newest scientific event got with sixteen- and 64-slice CT scanners by means of world-leading specialists from Europe and the us. it's also "hands-on" event within the type of 10 consultant medical case reviews, that are integrated at the accompanying CD. As one more spotlight, the newest result of the very lately brought dual-source CT, that may quickly signify the CT expertise of selection for cardiac functions, are awarded. This booklet won't in simple terms persuade the reader that multi-slice cardiac CT has arrived in medical perform, it is going to additionally make an important contribution to the schooling of radiologists, cardiologists, technologists, and physicists—whether novices, skilled clients, or researchers.

By J.L. Meyer, B.D. Kavanagh, J.A. Purdy, R. Timmerman, W. Hinkelbein

During the last four years, "IMRT, IGRT, SBRT: Advances within the remedy making plans and supply of Radiotherapy" has develop into a customary reference within the box. in this time, despite the fact that, major growth in high-precision applied sciences for the making plans and supply of radiotherapy in melanoma remedy has known as for a moment variation to incorporate those new advancements. completely up to date and prolonged, this new version bargains a accomplished consultant and evaluate of those new applied sciences and the numerous scientific remedy courses that convey them into functional use. Advances in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), and 4D and adaptive therapy making plans are truly provided. goal localization and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) platforms are comprehensively reviewed in addition. medical tutorials illustrate objective definitions for the main melanoma websites, and precious strategies for organ movement administration are defined and in comparison. There also are a number of chapters that discover the technical foundation and newest scientific adventure with stereotactic physique radiotherapy (SBRT) and summarize functional remedy options. moreover, the numerous and lengthening contributions of proton remedy to melanoma care also are highlighted, along the sensible allocation of these kinds of new applied sciences from an financial point of view. As a spotlight of this quantity, a few photographs should be seen on-line in time-elapse movies for better readability and extra dynamic visualization Written through major professionals within the box, this entire quantity brings medical and technical practitioners of radiotherapy absolutely brand new with the most important advancements in gear, applied sciences and remedy guidance.

By Ashley Shaw, Dr.; et al

From deciding on the proper research via to interpretation and its results on sufferer administration, Radiology: medical circumstances Uncovered presents an outline of the trendy imaging division, together with radiation and safeguard concerns, placing radiology in its scientific context.

The circumstances, overlaying a large spectrum of sickness procedures in all physique systems, are illustrated with over 250 high quality pictures, whereas the vast self-assessment part and accompanying explanatory notes consolidates studying and offers beneficial exam practice.

Radiology: scientific circumstances Uncovered is ideal for clinical scholars, starting place medical professionals and radiographers

By Nancy Y. Lee, Jiade J. Lu

This guide will permit radiation oncologists to adequately and expectantly opt for and delineate tumor volumes/fields for conformal radiation remedy, together with intensity-modulated radiation treatment (IMRT), in sufferers with ordinarily encountered cancers. The orientation of this guide is fullyyt sensible, in that the focal point is at the representation of medical objective quantity (CTV) delineation for every significant malignancy. every one bankruptcy presents directions and concise wisdom on remedy making plans and CTV choice, explains how the anatomy of lymphatic drainage shapes aim quantity choice, and provides specified illustrations of delineations, slice by means of slice, on making plans CT photographs. whereas the emphasis is on track quantity delineation for 3-dimensional conformal remedy and IMRT, info is usually supplied on traditional radiation remedy box setup and making plans for sure malignancies for which IMRT isn't really at present suitable.

By Imke Stöver, Petra Feyer

By Robert D. Timmerman MD, Lei Xing PhD

By Matthias Hofer

Perfect for radiology citizens and technicians, this concise "workbook" is the best consultant to using ultrasound scanners. Designed as a studying software, it introduces some of the functions of scanners for all organs, together with positioning, step by step descriptions of every approach, consultant ultrasound scans of standard and pathological findings, explanatory drawings, and an outline of crucial size facts. ultimately, self-assessment quizzes - together with solutions - on the finish of every bankruptcy aid visual display unit development and review wisdom.

By George Rodrigues MD FRCPC MSc, Vikram Velker MD, Lara Best MD

Radiation Oncology Primer and assessment describes the basic strategies, nomenclature and definitions of the sphere of radiation oncology that each trainee or practitioner must understand. Divided into 3 sections, Radiation Oncology Primer and assessment covers uncomplicated technological know-how, medical technological know-how, and technical and making plans matters to provide the trainee a whole review of the center wisdom base of the sphere. Co-written via a former radiation oncology residency application director and a crew of radiation oncology citizens, the ebook is prepared in concise sections and is abundantly illustrated to spotlight key issues and aid the reader comprehend and hold significant options. remedy techniques in step with released scientific trial protocols that outline control/standard of care/consensus radiation remedy are incorporated. as well as serving as a main creation to the sphere, the ebook additionally bargains a quick assessment of primary techniques for the senior resident ahead of written or oral examinations, and is an invaluable source for the radiation oncology educator to increase educating plans and quizzes. bankruptcy association is predicated at the overseas Atomic power employer Syllabus for the schooling and coaching of Radiation Oncologists, the syllabus recommended via either the yankee Society for Radiation Oncology and the ecu Society for healing Radiology and Oncology. Radiation Oncology Primer and evaluate: Integrates easy technological know-how, scientific technological know-how and technical thoughts to supply the trainee with a whole creation to the sphere of radiation oncology Is in step with authorised education syllabus for radiation oncology execs bargains a concise presentation with illustrations highlighting key poiints offers key issues for research and studies comprises remedy methods in line with released scientific trial protocols that outline control/standard of care/consensus radiation therapy Is a precious evaluate source for board assessment

By Anne M. Covey, Bradley Pua, Allison Aguado, David Madoff

In 104 situations that includes over 500, high quality photographs, Interventional Radiology circumstances is an intensive and available evaluate of the interventional methods that radiology citizens are anticipated to be accustomed to upon of completion of residency and basic radiologists want to know for recertification examinations. The instances current either benign and malignant stipulations and all pertinent imaging modalities integrated together with: CT, MR, puppy, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound. a part of the instances in Radiology sequence, this e-book follows the easy-to-use structure of query and resolution during which the sufferer heritage is equipped at the first web page of the case, and radiologic findings, differential prognosis, instructing issues, subsequent steps in administration, and recommendations for furthering examining are printed at the following web page.

By S. Webb

The Physics of Conformal Radiotherapy: Advances in know-how offers an intensive evaluate of conformal radiotherapy and organic modeling, targeting the underlying physics and technique of three-d ideas in radiation treatment. This rigorously written, authoritative account evaluates 3-dimensional therapy making plans, optimization, photon multileaf collimation, proton remedy, transit dosimetry, intensity-modulation options, and organic modeling. it truly is a useful instructing consultant and reference for all clinical physicists and radiation oncologists/therapists that use conformal radiotherapy.