Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine , 3rd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine , 3rd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Basic physics research advancements have been rapidly translated into medical technology for imaging , surgery and therapy , including x-rays , lasers and magnetic resonance imaging .

Much of what is contemporary in modern medicine and allied health has been defined in conjunction with genetics and molecular biology . Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine , Third Edition expands on the blockbuster second edition by covering a wide range of applications . The book offers medical professionals and students an examination of the physics-related applications found in cutting-edge medical facilities , based on the courses offered by the authors .

The application-specific chapters follow simple and self-contained qualitative explanations that make use of examples , illustrations , clinical applications , sample calculations and exercises , requiring no prior knowledge of physics , biology or chemistry and limiting mathematics to a minimum . The work provides readers with a foundational understanding of the practical application of each idea and the underlying basic science , with a stronger emphasis on digital imaging and computers in medicine .

In addition to giving physics students an introduction to medical physics , this book gives medical students a great overview of how physics is used in medicine . Worked examples and a comprehensive list of issues and questions are provided in every chapter . This book is both fascinating and useful for those in medicine and physics who might someday find that the project they are working on is the basis for the next great medical application . This is because so much of the technology discussed in this book was the stuff of dreams just a few years ago .

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Introduces cutting-edge and developing medical technology , including optical coherence tomography , x-ray phase contrast imaging and ultrasound-mediated drug delivery . Discusses molecular medicine and MRI , CT  and PET in conjunction with hybrid cancer imaging scanners , intensity-modulated radiation therapy and novel cancer medicines like proton and heavy-ion therapies . Provides a stronger focus on digital imaging and dosimetry , emphasizing recent advancements in pixel-array x-ray detectors , ultrasound matrix transducers and direct-ion storage dosimeters , among other things .

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