{"product_id":"9783110372854","title":"Physical Aspects of Organs and Imaging","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder the Set Medical Physics and \u003cstrong\u003esave almost 25€.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedical Physics covers the applied branch of physics concerned with the application of concepts and methods of physics to diagnostics and therapeutics of human diseases. The first part, \u003cem\u003ePhysical and Physiological Aspects of the Body\u003c\/em\u003e, covers those body systems that have a strong physical component, such as body mechanics, energy household, action potential, signal transmission in neurons, respiratory and circulatory system as well as visual and sound perception. The second part of this volume, \u003cem\u003eImaging Modalities without Ionizing Radiation\u003c\/em\u003e, introduces sonography, endoscopy, and magnetic resonance imaging. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe second volume complements the imaging modalities with the use of ionizing radiation: x-ray radiography, scintigraphy, SPECT, and PET. This first part is followed by chapters on radiation treatment of tumors, in particular x-ray radiotherapy, proton and neutron radiation therapy, and brachytherapy. The last part treats aspects of diagnostics and therapeutics beyond radiology, including laser applications, multifunctional nanoparticles and prosthetics. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe present volume \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003econnects the basic principles of physics with the functionality of the body and with physical methods used for diagnostics and therapeutics. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecovers the first part of the entire field, including the physics of the body and imaging methods without the use of ionizing radiation. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eprovides an introduction for Bachelor students to the main concepts of Medical Physics during their first semesters guiding them to further specialized and advanced literature. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econtains many questions\u0026amp;answers related to the content of each chapter. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eis also available as a set together with Volume 2. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart A: Physical and physiological aspects of the body\u003cbr\u003eBrief overview of body parts and functions\u003cbr\u003eBody mechanics and muscles\u003cbr\u003eElastomechanics: bones and fractures\u003cbr\u003eEnergy household of the body\u003cbr\u003eResting potential and action potential\u003cbr\u003eSignal transmission in neurons\u003cbr\u003eElectrophysical aspects of the heart\u003cbr\u003eThe circulatory system\u003cbr\u003eThe respiratory system\u003cbr\u003eKidneys\u003cbr\u003eBasic mechanism of vision\u003cbr\u003eSound and sound perception \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart B: Imaging modalities without ionizing radiation\u003cbr\u003eSonography\u003cbr\u003eEndoscopy\u003cbr\u003eMagnetic resonance imaging\u003cbr\u003eQuestions\u0026amp;answers \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Gruyter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177832595696,"sku":"9783110372854","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783110372854_p0.jpg?v=1763716732","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783110372854","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}