Pediatric Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - Fourth Edition

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This pioneering book, now in its fourth edition, presents the latest developments in pediatric nuclear medicine. Thoroughly revised, it maintains the foundational elements that contribute to its esteemed reputation while incorporating advances in PET/CT, SPECT, hybrid imaging, and molecular imaging. It serves as an excellent resource for nuclear medicine physicians, diagnostic radiologists, pediatricians, and residents and fellows. The Fourth Edition features 16 new chapters covering topics such as PET and PET/CT in Children and Young Adults, Lymphoscintigraphy, Skeletal Scintigraphy, Neuroblastoma, and more. It discusses the use of image fusion and hybrid imaging in pediatric patients and offers strategies for effectively communicating potential radiation risks to patients, families, and healthcare team members. Additionally, it outlines methods to optimize administered doses of pediatric radiopharmaceuticals and improve image quality. S. Ted Treves, MD, a Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School and a former Chief of the Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at Children’s Hospital Boston, received the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award in 2013 for his significant contributions to the field of Nuclear Medicine.