
Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging
R. Nick Bryan(Editor)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 19. November 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
334 pages
978-0-521-74762-2 (ISBN)
Description
Revolutionary advances in imaging technology that provide high resolution, 3-D, non-invasive imaging of biological subjects have made biomedical imaging an essential tool in clinical medicine and biomedical research. Key technological advances include MRI, positron emission tomography (PET) and multidetector X-ray CT scanners. Common to all contemporary imaging modalities is the creation of digital data and pictures. The evolution from analog to digital image data is driving the rapidly expanding field of digital image analysis. Scientists from numerous disciplines now require in-depth knowledge of these complex imaging modalities. Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging presents scientific imaging principles, introduces the major biomedical imaging modalities, reviews the basics of human and computer image analysis and provides examples of major clinical and research applications. Written by one of the world's most innovative and highly respected neuroradiologists, Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging is a landmark text on image acquisition and interpretation.
Reviews / Votes
'This reviewer knows of no other source in medical imaging science that lays out the whole field so interestingly and with new twists in conveying information. It is a highly recommended purchase either for an individual or a department.' American Journal of Neuroradiology 'Very well written ... Excellent images and diagrams ... concise and up to date ... a landmark text on the science of image interpretation. The authors manage to make a very complex subject very readable ... relevant figures are exceptional ...' BMA Medical Book Awards reviewer 'This is a most unusual and fascinating book. It blends science, philosophy and practical imaging in a very unusual way ... As somebody closely involved in imaging I found it a fascinating read.' European RadiologyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
31 Tables, unspecified; 95 Halftones, unspecified; 64 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
655 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-74762-2 (9780521747622)
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R. Nick Bryan
Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging
E-Book
02/2011
1st Edition
Cambridge University Press
€145.99
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R. Nick Bryan
Introduction to the Science of Medical Imaging
E-Book
11/2009
1st Edition
Cambridge University Press
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Person
R. Nick Bryan is Chairman and Professor of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, PA, USA.
Content
Preface; Part I. Introduction: 1. What is an image?; 2. How to make an image; 3. How to analyze an image; Part II. Biomedical Images: 4. Nuclear medicine; 5. X-ray: non-ionizing radiation; 6. Ultrasound; 7. Magnetic resonance imaging; 8. Optical imaging; Part III. Sample Labeling: 9. Contrast agents; 10. Molecular labeling; Part IV. Image Analysis: 11. Human observer; 12. Digital image processing; 13. Registration and atlas building; 14. Statistical atlases; Part V. Biomedical Applications: 15. Morphological imaging; 16. Physiological imaging; 17. Molecular imaging; Appendices: 1. Linear systems; 2. Transforms and k space; 3. Probability, Bayesian statistics and information theory; Index.