Nuclear Medicine
The basic principles in the field of nuclear medicine, with an explanation of the different types of functional examinations.
Nuclear Medicine - Introduction
What is nuclear medicine exactly and what is it used for?
The underlying physics and the most common nuclear medicine examinations are covered in understandable language.
After taking this module, you will have a sound basic knowledge about the field of nuclear medicine, making it easier to talk on the work floor about the aim/indication of the different types of tests.
A few important terms addressed include gamma radiation, radiopharmaceuticals, skeletal scintigraphy and PET-CT scan.
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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
With special thanks to:
dr. T.van de Weijer (nuclear radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
dr. T.M. Lodewick (nuclear radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
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- B.J. Manaster et al. The Requisites – Musculoskeletal Imaging (2007).
- N. Raby et al. Accident & Emergency Radiology – A Survival Guide. (2005).
- K.L. Bontrager, J.P. Lampignano. Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. 2014 (8th edition)
03/06/2022
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