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Physical Aspects of Therapeutics

Physical Aspects of Therapeutics

Zabel, Hartmut

Paperback

Medical ReferenceTechnology & Engineering

Publisher Price: $93.99

ISBN10: 3111168670
ISBN13: 9783111168678
Publisher: de Gruyter
Published: Apr 27 2023
Pages: 309
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.69 Depth: 9.61
Language: English

The updated edition of the third of three vollumes on Medical Physics presents modern physical methods for medical therapy with a focus on tumor treatment. It provides background information on radiation biology, radiation response of tissues, and linear energy transfer through radiation. Therapies with external radiation sources (x-rays, protons, neutrons) as well as internal radiation sources (brachytherapy) are discussed in detail. Other chapters deal with the use of lasers and nanoparticles in modern medicine. This volume closes with a short chapter on medical statistics. NEW: highlighted boxes emphasize specifi c topics; math boxes explain more advanced mathematical issues; each chapter concludes with a summary of the key concepts, questions, exercises, and a self-assessment of the acquired competence. The appendix provides answers to questions and solutions to exercises.

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