Forthcoming Radiology Books

Forthcoming Books

1. Interaction of Radiation with Matter

   By Hooshang Nikjoo, Shuzo Uehara, Dimitris Emfietzoglou

   Interaction of Radiation with Matter focuses on the physics of the interactions of ionizing radiation in living matter and the Monte Carlo simulation of radiation tracks. Clearly progressing from an elementary level to the state of the art, the text explores the classical physics of track...

   To Be Published June 7th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
2. Biosensors and Molecular Technologies for Cancer Diagnostics

   Edited by Keith E. Herold, Avraham Rasooly

   Series: Series in Sensors

   Bridging the gap between research and clinical application, Biosensors and Molecular Technologies for Cancer Diagnostics explores the use of biosensors as effective alternatives to the current standard methods in cancer diagnosis and detection. It describes the major aspects involved in detecting...

   To Be Published June 11th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
3. Webb's Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition

   Edited by M Flower

   Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering

   Since the publication of the best-selling, highly acclaimed first edition, the technology and clinical applications of medical imaging have changed significantly. Gathering these developments into one volume, Webb’s Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition presents the basic physics, modern...

   To Be Published June 27th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
4. Proton and Carbon Ion Therapy

   Edited by C-M Charlie Ma, Tony Lomax

   Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

   A comprehensive and practical guide to proton and carbon ion therapy in modem cancer treatment, this volume offers the most up-to-date, complete coverage with expert insight into the advantages and disadvantages of hadron therapy compared with more conventional therapies. The scope of coverage...

   To Be Published September 26th 2012 by CRC Press
5. Child Abuse and Its Mimics in Skin and Bone

   By B. G. Brogdon, Tor Shwayder, Jamie Elifritz

   Of all children reported to child protective services for suspected maltreatment in any form, the percentage of substantiated cases of physical abuse actually is quite small. There are a number of dermatological and radiologically demonstrable musculoskeletal lesions that have been, or could be...

   To Be Published October 4th 2012 by CRC Press
6. Medical Infrared Imaging

   Principles and Practices

   By Mary Diakides, Joseph D. Bronzino, Donald R. Peterson

   This book explores new ideas, concepts, and technologies such as dynamic thermal imaging, thermal texture mapping, and thermal multispectral imaging commonly used in the clinical environment. The coverage ranges from historical background, concepts, clinical applications, standards, and infrared...

   To Be Published October 17th 2012 by CRC Press
7. Monte Carlo Calculations in Nuclear Medicine, Second Edition

   Applications in Diagnostic Imaging

   Edited by Michael Ljungberg, Sven-Erik Strand, Michael A. King

   From first principles to current computer applications, this book covers the applications of Monte Carlo calculations in nuclear medicine and critically reviews them from a diagnostic perspective. New chapters in this edition cover codes and applications in pre-clinical PET and SPECT. The book...

   To Be Published November 4th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
8. Comprehensive Brachytherapy

   Physical and Clinical Aspects

   Edited by Jack Venselaar, Dimos Baltas, Ali Soleimani-Meigooni, Peter J. Hoskin

   Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

   Brachytherapy delivers a highly localized dose to a target region using radionuclides implanted in or very near to the tumor. This book provides a complete overview of the field and covers related delivery modalities such as electronic brachytherapy. Along with exploring new clinical protocols, it...

   To Be Published November 7th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
9. Physics of Mammographic Imaging

   Edited by Mia K. Markey

   Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

   A comprehensive treatment of developments in this field, this book covers the fundamentals of image formation, image interpretation, analysis and modeling. It includes coverage of the use of mammographic imaging in the detection, diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring of breast cancer....

   To Be Published November 7th 2012 by Taylor & Francis
10. Image Processing in Radiation Therapy

    Edited by Kristy Kay Brock

    Series: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy

    This book provides complete descriptions of the techniques involved in medical image processing, using sufficient descriptions and practical references. Chapters cover topics of deformable registration, segmentation, image reconstruction, and integration of these practices into the radiation...

    To Be Published November 30th 2012 by CRC Press