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Conventional computed tomography (CT) techniques employ a narrow
array of x-ray detectors and a fan-shaped x-ray beam to rotate
around the patient to produce images of thin sections of the
patient. Large sections of the body are covered by moving the
patient into the rotating x-ray detector and x-ray source gantry.
Cone beam CT is an alternative technique using a large area
detector and cone-shaped x-ray beam to produce 3D images of a thick
section of the body with one full angle (360 degree or 180 degree
plus detector coverage) rotation. It finds applications in
situations where bulky, conventional CT systems would interfere
with clinical procedures or cannot be integrated with the primary
treatments or imaging systems. Cone Beam Computed Tomography
explores the past, present, and future state of medical x-ray
imaging while explaining how cone beam CT, with its superior
spatial resolution and compact configuration, is used in clinical
applications and animal research. The book: Supplies a detailed
introduction to cone beam CT, covering basic principles and
applications as well as advanced techniques Explores
state-of-the-art research and future developments while examining
the fundamental limitations of the technology Addresses issues
related to implementation and system characteristics, including
image quality, artifacts, radiation dose, and perception Reviews
the historical development of medical x-ray imaging, from
conventional CT techniques to volumetric 3D imaging Discusses the
major components of cone beam CT: image acquisition,
reconstruction, processing, and display A reference work for
scientists, engineers, students, and imaging professionals, Cone
Beam Computed Tomography provides a solid understanding of the
theory and implementation of this revolutionary technology.
Conventional computed tomography (CT) techniques employ a narrow
array of x-ray detectors and a fan-shaped x-ray beam to rotate
around the patient to produce images of thin sections of the
patient. Large sections of the body are covered by moving the
patient into the rotating x-ray detector and x-ray source gantry.
Cone beam CT is an alternative technique using a large area
detector and cone-shaped x-ray beam to produce 3D images of a thick
section of the body with one full angle (360 degree or 180 degree
plus detector coverage) rotation. It finds applications in
situations where bulky, conventional CT systems would interfere
with clinical procedures or cannot be integrated with the primary
treatments or imaging systems. Cone Beam Computed Tomography
explores the past, present, and future state of medical x-ray
imaging while explaining how cone beam CT, with its superior
spatial resolution and compact configuration, is used in clinical
applications and animal research. The book: Supplies a detailed
introduction to cone beam CT, covering basic principles and
applications as well as advanced techniques Explores
state-of-the-art research and future developments while examining
the fundamental limitations of the technology Addresses issues
related to implementation and system characteristics, including
image quality, artifacts, radiation dose, and perception Reviews
the historical development of medical x-ray imaging, from
conventional CT techniques to volumetric 3D imaging Discusses the
major components of cone beam CT: image acquisition,
reconstruction, processing, and display A reference work for
scientists, engineers, students, and imaging professionals, Cone
Beam Computed Tomography provides a solid understanding of the
theory and implementation of this revolutionary technology.
Woven textiles are produced by nearly all human societies. This
volume investigates evidence for patterned textiles (that is,
textiles woven with elaborate designs) that were produced by two
early Mediterranean civilisations: the Minoans of Crete and the
Mycenaeans of mainland Greece, that prospered during the Aegean
Bronze Age, c. 3000-1200 BC, contemporary with pharaonic Egypt.
Both could boast of specialists in textile production. Together
with their wine, oil, and art, Minoan and Mycenaean textiles were
much desired as trade goods. Artistic images of their fabrics
preserved both in the Aegean and in other parts of the
Mediterranean show elaborate patterns woven with rich decorative
detail and colour. Only a few small scraps of textiles survive but
evidence for their production is abundant and frescoes supply
detailed information about a wide variety of now-lost textile goods
from luxurious costumes and beautifully patterned wall hangings and
carpets, to more utilitarian decorated fabrics. A review of
surviving artistic and archaeological evidence indicates that
textiles played essential practical and social roles in both Minoan
and Mycenaean societies.
Examines the complicated political legacy of our first black
president Written during the presidency of Donald Trump, After
Obama examines the impact President Barack Obama and his
administration have continued to have upon African American
politics. In this comprehensive volume, Todd C. Shaw, Robert A.
Brown, and Joseph P. McCormick II bring together more than a dozen
scholars to explore his complex legacy, including his successes,
failures, and contradictions. Contributors focus on a wide range of
topics, including how President Obama affected aspects of African
American politics, how his public policies influenced the quality
of Black citizenship and life, and what future administrations can
learn from his experiences. They also examine the present-day
significance of Donald Trump in relation to African American
politics. A timely and thorough work, After Obama provides the
first examination of the Obama administration in its entirety, and
the lasting impact it has had on African American politics.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in supporting patients receiving
treatment for cancer. Carefully considered nutritional options can
help to manage patients with weight loss and cachexia, support the
patient's ability to recover from surgery and cope with treatments
such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Patients living with and
beyond cancer can also benefit from advice on optimal nutrition and
lifestyle changes.
Edited by Dr Clare Shaw, Consultant Dietitian at The Royal
Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, "Nutrition and Cancer" takes an
unrivalled look at this prevalent disease, offering the reader: An
insight into the nutritional challenges faced for patients with
cancerA practical guide to nutrition and dietetic practice in
cancer careA detailed look at nutritional options for different
diagnostic groupsContributions from a wide range of cancer
specialists
An excellent resource for dietitians, clinical nutritionists,
doctors, nurses and other health professionals working with cancer
patients, this book is also a fascinating reference for students
and researchers with an interest in the area.
Julius II was one of the most remarkable and colorful men ever to
sit on the papal throne. His vigor, determination, ambition,
passion for action and notorious temper were more suited to the
soldier he probably would have preferred to be, than to the
ecclesiastical potentate he became under the patronage of his
uncle, Pope Sixtus IV. As a cardinal for thirty years before his
own election in 1503, Julius II enjoyed a long career at the centre
of political life in Renaissance Italy. After becoming pope, he
revived the temporal authority of the papacy by his military
campaigns, some of which he conducted in person.
He was also an outstanding patron of the arts and commissioned
major works, including the Vatican Stanze and the Sistine Chapel
ceiling. Many of his actions, however, compromised the papacy's
spiritual authority, attracting the satire of Erasmus and
contributing to Martin Luther's crisis of conscience.
This book is the first biography of Julius II to be based on
extensive use of archival sources. Christine Shaw's account
includes new material about Julius's career as a cardinal,
providing fresh perspectives on his policies as pope. The reports
of those who negotiated with him, those who observed him and spied
on him, ridiculed him and admired him, are used to depict the
vivid, powerful and humorous personality of the papa terribile and
the impact he made on his times.
When a terrorist cell arrives in the UK, the authorities are
already waiting for them. Their target is known to be the latest
cyber warfare system and their location is swiftly surrounded by
elite forces. Yet in the space of a few hours, the situation is out
of control; the intelligence services are compromised and an even
greater threat appears from within. In the midst of it all, one
woman finds herself unwillingly placed at the heart of events and
challenged by both friend and foe. This is the first novel
featuring Somali born Major Fawzia Wilkins of the Military
Intelligence Corps. As the plot weaves amongst politicians and
play-makers across three continents, she and her colleagues are
drawn into a desperate race against time. One where the outcome
might mean the total annihilation of human kind.
A ready lexicon of interest to students and scholars of Indian
languages. The work is the most comprehensive and exhaustive study
of the Chinook jargon in existence to-day, comprising a complete
grammar and dictionary, with nearly three thousand specimens of
colloquial and narrative phrases, with English translations, etc.
It is intended to afford a complete lexicon for the use of students
and scholars, as well as an attractive and characteristic souvenir
of the Alaskan-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. The Chinook jargon is the
prevailing medium of intercourse between the whites and the
natives, and is spoken by about thirty thousand people in Oregon,
Washington, Idaho, British Columbia, and in some parts of Alaska.
It is one of the most curious specimens of a ""mixed language""
which philologists have had the opportunity of analyzing, and has
been termed a genuine "international speech...".. --Publishers
Weekly, Vol. 75
As the World Thought Leaders on Customer Experience, Colin Shaw and
the team at Beyond Philosophy have undertaken more than 18 months
of groundbreaking research to discover the emotions that drive and
destroy value in an organization, and can now disclose the
empirical link between evoking these emotions and substantial
financial returns.
This book examines conflict resolution efforts in Latin America by
the Organization of American States (OAS) over the past fifty years
by exploring the relationship of the United States with other
member states within the context of the OAS. The book focuses on
the impact of institutional factors on the influence that member
states are able to wield within the organization. This innovative
theoretical approach yields general insights into organizational
behaviour and interstate relations within an international
organization. The examination of thirty-one cases provides a wealth
of empirical data and facilitates cross case comparisons.
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