This book provides insights into current radiology practices in diagnostic imaging, discussing specific features of individual imaging techniques, such as sensitivity, specificity and accuracy and signal-to-noise ratio. It includes chapters on various established imaging methods as well as emerging methods such as EPR imaging, and their applications in the diagnosis of skin cancer, brain tumors, oral diseases and kidney cysts. Adopting a bottom-up approach and presenting the recent trends in a simple manner with the help of examples, the book appeals to a wide audience, including academics, researchers, medical and nursing students, as well as healthcare professionals in the field of imaging and radiology.

Autorentext

Dr Ashutosh Kumar Shukla is currently an Associate Professor of Physics at Ewing Christian College, Prayagraj, which is constituent college of the University of Allahabad, India. Dr. Shukla has successfully completed research projects funded by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and has presented his research at various international events. He is a member of the review panel for several international journals, and is a member of the International EPR Society (IES) and of the International Society of Magnetic Resonance (ISMAR). In addition to journal publications he has also edited numerous volumes on major topics, such as medicine, food science and crude oil, in collaboration with leading global experts.

Inhalt
X-ray imaging (CT, fluoroscopy and radiography) - benefits and risks.- Advances in ultrasound imaging.- Advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).- Magnetic resonance spectroscopic (MRS) analysis in brain tumors.- Optical stimulation of acoustic signals - photoacoustic imaging.- LASER light modulation by ultrasound - acousto-photonic imaging.- Advances in nuclear medicine imaging.- Electron paramagnetic resonance imaging - solo and orchestra.- Ethical issues in medical imaging methods.