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Positron Emission Tomography Principles and Practice

PET imaging is unique in that it shows the chemical functioning of organs and tissues, while other imaging techniques show structure. PET is particularly useful for the detection of cancer, coronary artery disease and brain disease. PET is the hottest and fastest growing area in nuclear medicine. Dr Valk and his colleagues are amongst the biggest names in PET and nuclear medicine. This is the only publication on PET to comprehensively combine the basic science and clinical fundamentals. It discusses infectious diseases, paediatrics, CNS and cardiorespiratory systems. This text is a must for practitioners working in (and those entering) the field of PET