Practical Nuclear Medicine

Peter F. Sharp, Howard G. Gemmell, Alison D. Murray185233875X, 9781852338756

Nuclear medicine makes a unique contribution to medical diagnosis by its ability to demonstrate physiological function. Reflecting the multi-disciplinary team involved in the practice of nuclear medicine, this practical manual should be valuable to the radiologist, physician and physicist starting to work in nuclear medicine. Written by experts in the field, this comprehensive text also contains recent material and advice for the consultant in nuclear medicine. New chapters in this edition include in vitro studies, covering the non-imaging techniques in nuclear medicine, and positron emission tomography reflecting the growing interest in this area.