Targeted molecular imaging
By: editors, Michael J. Welch, William C. Eckelman
Series: Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy; Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boca Raton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781439841952
Subjects: Molecular Imaging; Diagnostic use; Methods; Radiopharmaceuticals
Description: "Covering the fundamental concepts of molecular imaging, this work addresses basic principles, disease models, imaging studies in animals, imaging in initial human studies, and the application of molecular imaging in pharmacy and drug discovery. Topics are presented in logical progression, from basic concepts to applications. The text includes examples from human studies with imaging of breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. The book is a valuable tool for readers involved with molecular imaging, biomedical imaging, radiology, medical physics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.