Published June, 2009
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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The number of interventional procedures guided by X ray imaging is increasing every year. Given the medical necessity of these procedures, it is vital that public confidence is not undermined by the adverse consequences of high radiation doses. Guidance levels have proved to be a useful tool for optimization in general radiography.

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Published June, 2009
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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The emergence of hybrid systems, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography (PET/CT), has stimulated much interest. This Safety Report reviews radiation protection issues arising from the use of PET/CT and offers guidance on dose management and optimization.

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Published June, 2009
By IAEA
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Presents strategies for the clinical implementation and quality management of positron emission tomography (PET) tracers. This publication focuses on the clinical setting, and aims to raise awareness of the issues involved and suggest means to reduce risk.

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Published June, 2009
By IAEA
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Addresses issues associated with high patient doses received from multi-detector computed tomography in cardiac imaging and provides data on patient dose and risk levels, as well as information for practitioners on optimizing techniques.

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Published June, 2009
By IAEA
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Quality management (QM) is essential for modern nuclear medicine departments. This publication presents a method of conducting a systematic annual audit process. Each chapter of this publication is set out as a series of questions related to specific components of the nuclear medicine service.

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Published May, 2009
By IAEA
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Cyclotrons are used for preparation of a wide variety of radionuclides that find application in single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) as well as in positron emission tomography (PET). This publication gives comprehensive guidelines for the planning and decision making processes and design and implementation of a cyclotron based radionuclide production facility.

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Published April, 2009
By International Atomic Energy Agency
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A guide for the application of nuclear medicine in the management of thyroid cancer. It includes three sections: evaluation, management and long term follow-up, and it details the application of such technology in various aspects of clinical care.

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Published January, 2009
By International Atomic Energy Agency
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Suitable for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiation oncology on the coupling of positron emission tomography and X ray computed tomography (PET/CT) to more accurately identify cancer cells within the body.

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Published June, 2008
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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Covers all the aspects of relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of ion beams, including laboratory measurements of RBE and the important variables that influence it, dose related quantities and units, and approaches to the clinical use of the concept of RBE based on experimental findings, theoretical models, and previous clinical experience with fast neutrons and ions.

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Published June, 2008
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
Publisher: IAEA
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Integrated single photon emission computed tomography and computed tomography (SPECT/CT) has emerged as an important diagnostic tool in medical imaging. This publication presents an overview of the SPECT/CT technology for use by nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists and clinical practitioners.

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