External beam therapy is the most common form of radiotherapy, delivering ionizing radiation such as high-energy x-rays, gamma rays, or electron beams directly into the location of the patient's tumour. Now in its third edition, this book is an essential, practical guide to external beam radiotherapy planning and delivery, covering the rapid technological advances made in recent years. The initial chapters give a detailed insight into the fundamentals of clinical radiotherapy. This is followed by systematic details for each tumour site commonly treated with radiotherapy, covering indications, treatment, and planning. The final chapter covers the all important aspect of quality assurance in radiotherapy delivery. This third edition has been fully updated and revised to reflect new techniques, including details of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image guided radiotherapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and proton therapy. Written by experts in each field, External Beam Therapy is an invaluable companion to professionals and trainees in medical physics, therapeutic radiology, and clinical or radiation oncology. ABOUT THE SERIES Radiotherapy remains the major non-surgical treatment modality for the management of malignant disease. It is based on the application of the principles of applied physics, radiobiology, and tumour biology to clinical practice. Each volume in the series takes the reader through the basic principles of the use of ionizing radiation and then develops this by individual sites. This series of practical handbooks is aimed at physicians both training and practising in radiotherapy, as well as medical physics, dosimetrists, radiographers, and senior nurses.

The Third Edition of this up-to-date and user friendly workbook helps medical students, sonographers, residents, and radiologists gain a fundamental grasp of the application of color duplex ultrasound by reviewing normal findings, important pathologic conditions, scanning techniques, and the role and importance of color duplex ultrasound in detecting and assessing various disease states. Topics include: # Basic physical and technical principles # Innovative techniques and ultrasound contrast agents (e.g., power Doppler, SieScape imaging, clarify vascular enhancement, tissue Doppler, precision upsampling, arterial stiffness, eTracking) # Vascular surgery: peripheral arterial occlusive disease, venous insufficiency and thrombosis, AV fistulae, and aneurysms # Endocrinology: thyroid gland # Internal medicine: abdominal organs, lymph nodes, TIPSS # Nephrology: kidneys and renal allografts # Neurology: intra- and extracranial cerebral arteries # Cardiology: B- and M-mode imaging, cardiac anomalies, wall motion analysis # Urology: testicular torsion, tumors, erectile dysfunction # Obstetrics and gynecology: tumors, anomalies, fetal perfusion defects Teaching Manual of Color Duplex Sonography is well known for its highly educational approach and user-friendly features which include: # Over 500 excellent illustrations -- ideal for visually oriented learners # Diagrams that illustrate the correct way to handle the transducer and position the scan plane # Self-test question & answers # Tips, tricks, and common pitfalls # Checklists and tables of normal values on sturdy pocket-sized cards for hospital and office use

With this single resource, you can access quality management and quality control information for all major imaging modalities! Updated with the latest changes in technology and federal regulations, Quality Management in the Imaging Sciences provides a thorough description of Quality Management and explains why it is so important to imaging technology. Step-by-step QM procedures include full-size evaluation forms, with instructions on how to evaluate equipment and document results. This book also helps you prepare effectively for the ARRT advanced certification exam in quality management. "..the book does give a good overview of quality in imaging and to physicists performing controls it will be a valuable handbook." Reviewed by Jonn Terje Geitung on behalf of Journal of Acta Radiologica, April 2015 Special icon identifies federal standards throughout the text to alert you to government regulations important to quality management. Updated material reflects content changes in the ARRT Quality Management Examination and better prepares you to pass the ARRT Advanced Level Examination in Quality Management. Includes QM for all imaging sciences so you can access QM information for all imaging modalities with just one resource. Step-by-step QM procedures offer instructions on how to evaluate equipment, and full-sized sample evaluation forms offer practice in documenting results. Strong pedagogy aids in comprehension. A practice exam on Evolve includes 200 randomizable practice exam questions for the ARRT advanced certification examination in QM, and includes answers with rationales. Student experiments on Evolve let you complete lab assignments and print out answers on a computer, and save instructors time because they do not have to create their own lab assignments. Instructor resources on Evolve make the text easier than ever for instructors to use. NEW! Updated quality management tools and procedures offer current practice guidelines and information. NEW! Coverage of new technologies, like cassette-based and cassette-less digital systems and wireless DR systems, helps improve familiarity with technological advances in radiography. UPDATED! Renovated Digital Image Receptors and Advanced Imaging Equipment chapter presents material more efficiently and includes the most current technology and practices. EXPANDED! Digital artifacts content increases familiarity with technological advances and adherence to necessary accreditation standards. UPDATED! Renovated Mammographic Quality Standard chapter reflects changes in technology and provides an overview of the latest technological practices. NEW! Content on CT exposure and the Image Gently program emphasizes safe and necessary imaging practices. NEW! Legislative content on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), ICD-10 Coding, Health Information Exchanges, the Affordable Care Act, and MIPPA provides updates for legislative and relevant industry practices and concerns. NEW! Updated ACR accreditation requirements in CT and MRI improve practice compliance and understanding of necessary ACR accreditation requirement changes.

Die Nutzung des Ultraschalls auch im Fachgebiet der Dermatologie ist noch relativ jung. Dass die Ultraschalldiagnostik speziell mit hochaufloesendem Ultraschall (20MHz) bei entzundlichen Veranderungen der Haut sowie bei Hauttumoren und in der Diagnostik und Beurteilung von Lymphknoten insbesondere unter der Fragestellung ihrer Dignitat sinnvoll einzusetzen ist, hat die Methode inzwischen etabliert. In dem Buch wird das gesamte Gebiet der Ultraschalldiagnostik von Haut und Lymphknoten ausfuhrlich abgehandelt, das praktische Vorgehen wird beschrieben und anhand einer Vielzahl von Bildern und Befundinterpretationen vermittelt. Dabei wird auch auf moegliche Artefakten und Fehlermoeglichkeiten in der Interpretation von Ultraschallbildern eingegangen. Das Wissen fur den Erwerb der KV-Qualifikation "Ultraschall in der Dermatologie" wird vermittelt.

Learn about the theory, techniques and applications of wavefront shaping in biomedical imaging using this unique text. With authoritative contributions from researchers who are defining the field, cutting-edge theory is combined with real-world practical examples, experimental data and the latest research trends to provide the first book-level treatment of the subject. It is suitable for both background reading and use in a course, with coverage of essential topics such as adaptive optical microscopy, deep tissue microscopy, time reversal and optical phase conjugation, and tomography. The latest images from the forefront of biomedical imaging are included, and full-colour versions are available in the eBook version. Researchers, practitioners and graduate students in optics, biophotonics, biomedical engineering, and biology who use biomedical imaging tools and are looking to advance their knowledge of the subject will find this an indispensable resource.

Radiography uses X-rays to view a non-uniformly composed material such as the human body and displays areas of different density and composition. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the methods, theory and applications of radiography. Topics discussed include super-resolution variable-dose digital radiography; digital tomosynthesis; plasma-filled rod-pinch diodes as high-resolution X-ray sources; radiography in dental practice; and cytogenetic biomonitoring in oral mucosa cells of individuals submitted to dental X-ray.

Confidently master vital skills that will help you provide high-quality care to your radiography patients, including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and assessment procedures. Comprehensive and in-depth information closely follows ASRT curriculum guidelines to guide you through key elements of patient care, as well as topics related to microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, administering medications, and bedside radiography. In addition, almost 500 illustrations and photographs visually demonstrate important procedures and assist you in acquiring both the technical and the interpersonal skills needed in the clinical environment.

This title offers printed book plus Pageburst access - you will receive a printed book and access to the complete book content electronically. Pageburst enhances learning by not only bringing world class content to your fingertips but also letting you add to it, annotate it, and categorize it all in a way that suits you. Pageburst frees you to spend more time learning and less time searching. "Principles and Application of Radiological Physics, 6/e" provides comprehensive and easy-to-follow coverage of the principles and application of physics for both diagnostic and therapeutic radiography students. Regardless of changes in technology and clinical grading, the most important role of the radiographer remains unchanged - ensuring the production of high quality images and optimal treatment. These should be performed with the minimum of radiation hazard to patients, staff and others. An understanding of physics and the basics of radiographic technology is essential to do this effectively. The book covers all the physics and mathematics required by undergraduate diagnostic and therapeutic radiography students, catering for those who do not have a mathematics qualification as well as for those who do. In this edition, there is a focus upon application of physics to reflect current teaching approaches. It has completely revised structure, leading from science principles to applications. It features new chapters on CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET, RNI, mammography and digital imaging, as well as electronic learning resources for students, hosted on Evolve.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is proud to introduce Essentials of Radiologic Science, the nucleus of excellence for your radiologic technology curriculum! An exciting new first edition, this core, comprehensive textbook for radiologic technology students focuses on the crucial components and minimizing extraneous content. This text will help prepare students for success on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination in Radiography and beyond into practice. Topics covered include radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, and patient care. This is a key and crucial resource for radiologic technology programs, focusing on the most relevant information and offering tools and resources to students of multiple learning types. These include a full suite of ancillary products, a variety of pedagogical features embedded in the text, and a strong focus on the practical application of the concepts presented.

Choose the right imaging for your patients. Rely on this compendium of evidence-based criteria to confidently select the most appropriate imaging modality for the diagnostic investigation of the most commonly evaluated musculoskeletal conditions. The Musculoskeletal Imaging Handbook simplifies the complex field of musculoskeletal imaging for the primary practitioner responsible for ordering imaging or for the clinician who wants to understand the role of imaging in their patient's care. Information on Radiographs, MRIs, CTs, and Diagnostic Ultrasound is condensed into easily understood bullet points, decision pathways, tables, and charts. The most valuable feature of this Handbook is the ability to see the entire spectrum of imaging available, and understand why one imaging modality is most appropriate at a given point in the diagnostic investigation. This Handbook includes all the evidence-based criteria currently available to guide a primary practitioner in the selection of the most appropriate imaging investigation for a given clinical condition: the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria for Musculoskeletal Conditions, Western Australia's Diagnostic Imaging Pathways for Musculoskeletal Conditions, and the Ottawa, Pittsburgh, and Canadian Clinical Decision Rules for ankle, knee, and cervical spine trauma. It's the perfect companion to Lynn N. McKinnis' Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging, 4th Edition.

Focusing on one projection per page, "Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy, 7th Edition" includes all of the positioning and projection information you need to know in a clear bulleted format. Positioning photos, radiographic images, and anatomical images, along with projection and positioning information, help you visualize anatomy and produce the most accurate images. With over 200 of the most commonly requested projections, this text also includes all of the essential information for clinical practice.

This complete foundational text and reference covers the core curriculum for radiography students with vivid illustrations and thoroughly updated content. In the 4th edition of this highly-respected text, content is updated and modified to convey the pathology knowledge radiographers need at the appropriate comprehension level for better understanding. The book covers all of the essential information radiography students need, including disease processes, their radiographic appearance, and their treatment.

This book provides a unified view of tomographic techniques, a common mathematical framework, and an in-depth treatment of reconstruction algorithms. It focuses on the reconstruction of a function from line or plane integrals, with special emphasis on applications in radiology, science, and engineering. The Mathematics of Computerized Tomography covers the relevant mathematical theory of the Radon transform and related transforms and also studies more practical questions such as stability, sampling, resolution, and accuracy. Quite a bit of attention is given to the derivation, analysis, and practical examination of reconstruction algorithms, for both standard problems and problems with incomplete data.

This third edition of the student workbook and laboratory manual is organized as a companion to the main text. Each of the 25 chapters in the text has an equivalent chapter in the workbook/laboratory manual to reinforce and supplement the material presented. This includes both the study of anatomy and the related positioning including film critique and the evaluation of specific body parts as described in each chapter. The most effective use of this workbook/laboratory manual is for the student to complete chapter exercises immediately after reading the corresponding chapter in the textbook. To make the most effective use of the instructor's time, this study shold be done prior to the classroom presentation. In this way, the instructor can spend more time on problem areas and less time on fundamentals. The workbook/laboratory manual can also be used with other text books and resource materials.

Designed to provide a thorough understanding of sectional anatomy, this unique, two-volume set is a complete, easy-to-use learning package. Volume 1, "Concepts," presents detailed, readable descriptions of sectional anatomy of the entire body broken down into body systems. It focuses on how different structures within a system are related, so you can form a clear picture of how everything fits together. The text is highlighted with many new labeled diagnostic images, including radiographs, CT, MR, and sonograms. Volume 2, "Applications," is an interactive workbook with coloring, labeling, and other exercises designed to help you identify the structures most commonly encountered in various imaging techniques. Helpful features include: chapter outlines, chapter objectives, pathology boxes, summary tables of anatomical information, review questions, chapter quizzes, and a glossary. Interactive exercises include labeling, anatomical coloring, short answer questions, and "Chapter Recall" tests. Many more labeled, high-quality images, including MRI, CT and sonography help you learn anatomy using real-life images you'll see in clinics and in practice. Quick Check Questions test your understanding of the material as you progress through the chapters. Important Anatomical Relationships section describes relationships between anatomical structures and refers you to relevant images. Working with Images sections in each body system chapter provide additional discussion and diagnostic images, helping you learn to identify anatomical structures with a variety of imaging modalities. List of Key Terms at the beginning of each chapter alert you to the terms you need to watch for before you read. More exercises with diagnostic images in the Applications volume, giving additional opportunities to identify and label anatomic structures on actual images. Answers to all Quick Check questions are given in the back of the book, allowing for immediate feedback; answers to the other questions and exercises are available online on Evolve. Evolve Online Resources contains images of cadaver sections, allowing you to see anatomy related to the line drawings in the book.

Achieve the most accurate imaging diagnosis for pediatric radiology.

"Differential Diagnosis in Pediatric Imaging"offers the most up-to-date knowledge of pediatric imaging diagnostic techniques. It provides imagers, clinicians and their trainees with simple methods to evaluate both frequently and rarely seen diseases and disorders, and suggests differential diagnoses fully taking into account clinical findings. In addition, the text provides how-to tips for identifying normal images - saving time and helping to avoid common misinterpretations.

Readers are guided through a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate radiological library of pediatric disorders, which are divided by organ system. Sections include the head and neck, chest, musculoskeletal, urogenital and the digestive tract, and are complemented by a thorough review of normal values. Each chapter discusses the imaging findings and different diagnostic possibilities, while mirroring clinical situations encountered in daily practice.

Features: Easy-to-read tables highlight important findings and clinical clues to help identify diagnoses at a glance 1,500 high-quality images cover all major childhood disordersA comprehensive chapter on normal values and measurements

Written by an international group of expert authors, this text is the foremost guide to the expanding specialty of pediatric radiology. Radiologists and residents in radiology can use this text as reference for daily practice and in preparation for exams.

The study of the biology of tumours has grown to become markedly interdisciplinary, involving chemists, statisticians, epidemiologists, mathematicians, bioinformaticians, and computer scientists alongside biologists, geneticists, and clinicians. The Oxford Textbook of Cancer Biology brings together the most up-to-date developments from different branches of research into one coherent volume, providing a comprehensive and current account of this rapidly evolving field. Structured in eight sections, the book starts with a review of the development and biology of multi-cellular organisms, how they maintain a healthy homeostasis in an individual, and a description of the molecular basis of cancer development. The book then illustrates, as once cells become neoplastic, their signalling network is altered and pathological behaviour follows. It explores the changes that cancer cells can induce in nearby normal tissue, the new relationship established between them and the stroma, and the interaction between the immune system and tumour growth. The authors illustrate the contribution provided by high throughput techniques to map cancer at different levels, from genomic sequencing to cellular metabolic functions, and how information technology, with its vast amounts of data, is integrated with traditional cell biology to provide a global view of the disease. The effect of the different types of treatments on the biology of the neoplastic cells are explored to understand on the one side, why some treatments succeed, and on the other, how they can affect the biology of resistant and recurrent disease. The book concludes by summarizing what we know to date about cancer, and in what direction our understanding of cancer is moving. Edited by leading authorities in the field with an international team of contributors, this book is an essential resource for scholars and professionals working in the wide variety of sub-disciplines that make up today's cancer research and treatment community. It is written not only for consultation, but also for easy cover-to-cover reading.