Physical Aspects of Therapeutics

By Hartmut Zabel

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3111168670
• ISBN13: 9783111168678
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: de Gruyter
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary