Saha Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy

Seventh Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-57580-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 428 Seiten, eBook

Currently an estimated 17 million nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year in the US and constantly evolving, as new radiopharmaceuticals and imaging techniques are introduced for better diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. In keeping up with new developments, the Seventh Edition of 

Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy

chronicles the advancements in radiopharmaceuticals and their use in clinical applications. It discusses basic concepts such as the atom, radioactive decay, instrumentation and production of radionuclides, and explores the design, labeling, characteristics and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation regulations and diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radiopharmaceuticals are detailed.   

Thoroughly updated, the Seventh Edition includes new topics such as alternative productions of

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Mo; production of

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Cu,

86

Y,

89

Zr,

177

Lu,

223

Ra; synthesis and clinical uses of new radiopharmaceuticals such as DaTscan, Xofigo, Amyvid, Neuraceq, Vizamyl, Axumin and

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Ga-DOTATATE; dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals; theranostic agents and translational medicine. It features numerous examples, diagrams, and images to further clarify the information and offers end- of-chapter questions to help readers assess their comprehension of the material.  Recognized as a classic text on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy and acclaimed for its concise and easy-to-understand presentation, 

Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy

 is an authoritative resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents, students, and technologists.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Saha, Gopal B.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

The Atom.- Radioactive Decay.- Instruments for Radiation Detection and Measurement.- Production of Radionuclides.- Radionuclide Generators.- Radiopharmaceuticals and Methods of Radiolabeling.- Characteristics of Specific Radiopharmaceuticals.- Quality Control of Radiopharmaceuticals.- Nuclear Pharmacy.- Internal Radiation Dosimetry.- Radiation Regulations, Protection, and Uses.- In Vitro and In Vivo Nonimaging Tests.- Diagnostic Uses of Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine.- Molecular Imaging.- Therapeutic Uses of Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine.- Adverse Reactions to and Altered Biodistribution of Radiopharmaceuticals.

Über Autor(innen)

Gopal B. Saha, PhDEmeritus StaffCleveland ClinicCleveland, OH, USA 
Gopal Saha, PhD, joined the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic as Director of Nuclear Chemistry and Pharmacy in 1984. He established a nuclear pharmacy laboratory with full amenities for routine clinical studies and sponsored clinical trials, which has been highly acclaimed by Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Joint Commission Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. He is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement (Basic Science) Award of the Indo-American Society of Nuclear Medicine and of the Lifetime Achievement (Basic Science) Award of the Indo-American Society of Nuclear Medicine.