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The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition)
The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd Edition)

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Authors: Jerrold T. Bushberg, J. Anthony Seibert, Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr., John M. Boone
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Discount Category: Book

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Customer Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars 9 comments

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 933
Shipping Weight (pounds): 3.8
Dimensions (inch): 10.3 x 7.8 x 1.9

ISBN: 0683301187
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.0754
EAN: 9780683301182

Publication Date: December 15, 2001
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Product Description
Developed from the authors' highly successful annual imaging physics review course, this new Second Edition gives readers a clear, fundamental understanding of the theory and applications of physics in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiobiology. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition provides key coverage of the clinical implications of technical principles--making this book great for board review. Highlights of this new edition include completely updated and expanded chapters and more than 960 illustrations. Major sections cover basic concepts, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection, dosimetry, and biology. A Brandon-Hill recommended title.



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5 out of 5 stars Excellent book   July 18, 2008
Used it for my board exam preparation (ABR) and my lectures. Great book. Highly recommend!!


3 out of 5 stars Decent   September 26, 2005
 0 out of 4 found this comment useful.

This book does a pretty good job of explaining the basic concepts. But it doesn't seem to offer a complete coverage of the topics covered in the book.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent for Physicist   February 7, 2004
 1 out of 1 found this comment useful.

We recently purchased this book and I find it extremely well written and useful. I would call it super for a physicist doing medical imaging research. The book reads like a reference text for a researcher. There are no cartoons or homework problems. The second edition is very up to date. The book could use some references to advanced information sources as it is a bit short on physics/mathematics details.


5 out of 5 stars suitable for teaching medical physicist wannabes now   April 21, 2002
 7 out of 8 found this comment useful.

I currently own the first edition of this book, and after flipping throug this new expanded 2nd edition, I'll be upgrading soon. The first book is an excellent text to use for teaching radiology residents the principles of medical imaging. Now, this second edition with greatly expanded content and pictures looks like it would be suitable for teaching a course to medical physics students. All sections appear to be significantly expanded with the additional detail needed for medical physicists. Still excellent for residents, but might go into a little more detail than they need.


5 out of 5 stars Kudos for an excellent textbook.   April 8, 2002
 4 out of 4 found this comment useful.

Opening the pages to this textbook is like stepping into a classroom. These authors obviously are not only experts in their respective subspecialties of medical physics, but they are also seasoned teachers of the art and science of this field of medicine. This is easily evidenced by the clarity of thought and completeness with which they treat each topic in this comprehensive, easily readable textbook. I highly recommend this textbook to all who have a need for such a clear, concise teaching of the many aspects of medical physics covered in this work.