Book:Introduction to Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Oncology

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Introduction to Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Oncology

This volume provides an undergraduate-level look at nuclear medicine and radiation oncology. The content originates from two Wikibooks, found here and here, and is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license.

1. Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine - Part 1
Atomic & Nuclear Structure
Radioactive Decay
The Radioactive Decay Law
Units of Radiation Measurement
Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Attenuation of Gamma-Rays
Gas-Filled Radiation Detectors
Scintillation Detectors
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Systems
Computers in Nuclear Medicine
Fourier Methods
X-Ray CT in Nuclear Medicine
PACS and Advanced Image Processing
Three-Dimensional Visualization Techniques
Patient Dosimetry
Production of Radioisotopes
Chapter Review
2. Basic Physics of Nuclear Medicine - Part 2
Dynamic Studies in Nuclear Medicine
Deconvolution Analysis
Sonography & Nuclear Medicine
MRI & Nuclear Medicine
Dual-Energy Absorptiometry
3. Bullet Points on Radiation Physics in Oncology - Part 1 - Physics and Treatment
Physics Basics
Radiation Interactions
Equations
ICRU Reports
AAPM and TG Reports
Dosimetry
Isotopes Used in Radiation Oncology
Treatment Machines
Radiation Protection
4. Bullet Points on Radiation Physics in Oncology - Part 2 - Treatment Planning
Contraindications to Radiation Therapy
Treated Anatomy
Anatomical Contouring Guidelines
Bone Marrow Distribution and Effects
Radiation Therapy Applications
Motion in Radiotherapy
Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy - Overview
Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy - Technical
Simulation Devices
Treatment of Patients with Pacemakers and ICDs
Dose Evaluation