Advances in Medical Physics and Healthcare Engineering
Advances in Medical Physics and Healthcare Engineering

Author: Moumita Mukherjee

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-06-17

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 9813369159

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This book presents research advances in the theory of medical physics and its application in various sectors of biomedical engineering. It gathers best selected research papers presented at International Conference on Advances in Medical Physics and Healthcare Engineering (AMPHE 2020), organized by the Department of Physics (in collaboration with the School of Engineering and Technology) Adamas University, Kolkata, India. The theme of the book is interdisciplinary in nature; it interests students, researchers and faculty members from biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medical physics, life sciences, material science and also from electrical, electronics and mechanical engineering backgrounds nurturing applications in biomedical domain.

Introduction to Medical Physics
Introduction to Medical Physics

Author: Stephen Keevil

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2022-01-18

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1498744818

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This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the basic principles of medical physics, the applications of medical physics equipment, and the role of a medical physicist in healthcare. Introduction to Medical Physics is designed to support undergraduate and graduate students taking their first modules on a medical physics course, or as a dedicated book for specific modules such as medical imaging and radiotherapy. It is ideally suited for new teaching schemes such as Modernising Scientific Careers and will be invaluable for all medical physics students worldwide. Key features: Written by an experienced and senior team of medical physicists from highly respected institutions The first book written specifically to introduce medical physics to undergraduate and graduate physics students Provides worked examples relevant to actual clinical situations

Advanced and Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology Physics
Advanced and Emerging Technologies in Radiation Oncology Physics

Author: Siyong Kim

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-05-24

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0429019459

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This new book educates readers about new technologies before they appear in hospitals, enabling medical physicists and clinicians to prepare for new technologies thoroughly and proactively, and provide better patient care once new equipment becomes available. Emerging technologies in imaging, treatment planning, treatment delivery, dosimetry and informatics are all discussed. The book is divided into three parts: recently developed technologies available for practice; technologies under development nearing completion; and technologies in an early stage of development that could have potential radiotherapy applications. Features: Introduces emerging technologies in imaging, treatment planning, treatment delivery, dosimetry and informatics The advantages and limitations of each technology in clinical settings are discussed, and recommendations on how to adopt the technologies are provided Critiques and improvement points are provided for researchers, in addition to suggestions on how to prepare quality assurance are provided as needed

The Phantoms of Medical and Health Physics
The Phantoms of Medical and Health Physics

Author: Larry A. DeWerd

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-25

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1461483042

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The purpose and subject of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of all types of phantoms used in medical imaging, therapy, nuclear medicine and health physics. For ionizing radiation, dosimetry with respect to issues of material composition, shape, and motion/position effects are all highlighted. For medical imaging, each type of technology will need specific materials and designs, and the physics and indications will be explored for each type. Health physics phantoms are concerned with some of the same issues such as material heterogeneity, but also unique issues such as organ-specific radiation dose from sources distributed in other organs. Readers will be able to use this book to select the appropriate phantom from a vendor at a clinic, to learn from as a student, to choose materials for custom phantom design, to design dynamic features, and as a reference for a variety of applications. Some of the information enclosed is found in other sources, divided especially along the three categories of imaging, therapy, and health physics. To our knowledge, even though professionally, many medical physicists need to bridge the three catagories described above.

Medical Equipment Management
Medical Equipment Management

Author: Keith Willson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-12-07

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1420099590

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Know What to Expect When Managing Medical Equipment and Healthcare Technology in Your OrganizationAs medical technology in clinical care becomes more complex, clinical professionals and support staff must know how to keep patients safe and equipment working in the clinical environment. Accessible to all healthcare professionals and managers, Medica

Monte Carlo Methods for Radiation Transport
Monte Carlo Methods for Radiation Transport

Author: Oleg N. Vassiliev

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-10-17

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 3319441418

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This book is a guide to the use of Monte Carlo techniques in radiation transport. This topic is of great interest for medical physicists. Praised as a "gold standard" for accurate radiotherapy dose calculations, Monte Carlo has stimulated a high level of research activity that has produced thousands of papers within the past few years. The book is designed primarily to address the needs of an academically inclined medical physicist who wishes to learn the technique, as well as experienced users of standard Monte Carlo codes who wish to gain insight into the underlying mathematics of Monte Carlo algorithms. The book focuses on the fundamentals—giving full attention to and explaining the very basic concepts. It also includes advanced topics and covers recent advances such as transport of charged particles in magnetic fields and the grid-based solvers of the Boltzmann equation.

Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

Author: Richard J. Vetter

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-01-05

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1482245388

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Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology focuses on the professional, operational, and regulatory aspects of radiation protection. Advances in radiation medicine have resulted in new modalities and procedures, some of which have significant potential to cause serious harm. Examples include radiologic procedures that require ve

Applications of Modern Physics in Medicine
Applications of Modern Physics in Medicine

Author: Mark Strikman

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-12-21

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0691125864

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The connections between modern physics and medical technology Many remarkable medical technologies, diagnostic tools, and treatment methods have emerged as a result of modern physics discoveries in the last century—including X-rays, radiation treatment, laser surgery, high-resolution ultrasound scans, computerized tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging. This undergraduate-level textbook describes the fundamental physical principles underlying these technological advances, emphasizing their applications to the practice of modern medicine. Intended for science and engineering students with one year of introductory physics background, this textbook presents the medical applications of fundamental principles of physics to students who are considering careers in medical physics, biophysics, medicine, or nuclear engineering. It also serves as an excellent reference for advanced students, as well as medical and health researchers, practitioners, and technicians who are interested in developing the background required to understand the changing landscape of medical science. Practice exercises are included and solutions are available separately in an instructor's manual. Complete discussion of the fundamental physical principles underlying modern medicine Accessible exploration of the physics encountered in a typical visit to a doctor Practice exercises are included and solutions are provided in a separate instructor’s manual (available to professors) A companion website (modernphysicsinmedicine.com) presents supplementary materials

Physics for Diagnostic Radiology, Third Edition
Physics for Diagnostic Radiology, Third Edition

Author: Philip Palin Dendy

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 1999-05-01

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 9780750305914

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Physics for Diagnostic Radiology, Second Edition is a complete course for radiologists studying for the FRCR part one exam and for physicists and radiographers on specialized graduate courses in diagnostic radiology. It follows the guidelines issued by the European Association of Radiology for training. A comprehensive, compact primer, its analytical approach deals in a logical order with the wide range of imaging techniques available and explains how to use imaging equipment. It includes the background physics necessary to understand the production of digitized images, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Advances in Biomedical Engineering
Advances in Biomedical Engineering

Author: Pascal Verdonck

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2008-09-11

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 0080932088

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The aim of this essential reference is to bring together the interdisciplinary areas of biomedical engineering education. Contributors review the latest advances in biomedical engineering research through an educational perspective, making the book useful for students and professionals alike. Topics range from biosignal analysis and nanotechnology to biophotonics and cardiovascular medical devices. - Provides an educational review of recent advances - Focuses on biomedical high technology - Features contributions from leaders in the field