Computed-Tomography Books

When a collection contains stories by such writers as Agnon, Aleichem, Babel, Malamud, Singer, and Zweig, you know that you're not going to get a bunch of junk ! Sure enough, there are some great stories in this volume, some by people perhaps not so well known, like Joseph Opatashu and Leo Litwak. There are also weak links, but "weak" is certainly in the eye of the beholder, I admit. Nevertheless, I'd have to say that this is an uneven collection and I wonder what the purpose of it was, other than to say, "Yep, we can compile a bunch of stories written by Jews and mostly about themes which relate to Jews." Perhaps the time for such collections has gone by and we can now say that as people, Jews have intimate connections to every aspect of human existence, just like everyone else. Is there really "African-American literature" which is only of interest to African-Americans ? Is there really a "Jewish" literature ? This book provides proof of two answers: one is yes, the other is no. I suppose it depends upon your already-existing perspective. Anyhow, if you want to read some excellent stories, whether you are Jewish or not, try this book. There are a lot of five star stories here---I give the book three stars as a "concept".

What a pity editor Bellow could not include his great long short story " The Old System" in this collection. As it is it contains a number of truly wonderful stories, including the very great story that Bellow translated into English and is one of the most remarkable stories ever written Singer's ' Gimpel the Fool' But there are many other treats here which make for much absorbing reading.

The book focuses on both approaches to the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Along with the traditional methods of measuring bone density and bone mass, evolving techniques for assessment of bone quality and microarchitecture are comprehensively described. The latter include CT- and MRI-based high resolution techniques, somewhat less attention is given to quantitative ultrasound. Also discussed are such important aspects as clinical applications of bone densitometry and its use in children. The first half of the book however provides a useful insight into the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, risk factors of fracture and other related issues. Most valuable for practitioners interested in the assessment of osteoporosis and correct interpretation of the results of the different methods used in the field.

Using this for a cross sectional anatomy class that is required for my Medical Physics program. It seems to be a decent book so far, only covering what I need. I'm not sure how the "imaging professionals" would view it, but I think it is very helpful.

Has tons of true to life CT images, great descriptions, easy to follow. Also recommend obtaining the workbook that goes along with it. Together they help the understanding process faster and clearer. Don't even need to attend a class with these books!

For some images of the book, the contrast and qaulity of images can be clearer. Otherwise a book book for sectional anatomy learners and as a book of reference.

As a teacher of Sectional Anatomy I rate this the best available inexpensive textbook. It's images are beginning to age a bit, especially the CTs, but it still competes well in the available market. It is well organized to teach anatomy, but in spite of using most images from a few series of scans in each chapter, it makes no attempt to order them in sequential fashion. I don't believe the book organization should be revised for this. I just want the captions to provide a clue to sequencing. Of course, we can figure it out, but for students, that's difficult.

This was the required text for my Sectional Anatomy course, as part of my radiography curriculum. I found the layout of the book disorganized and frustrating. I felt it would have been helpful and appropriate for the text to address the sequencing of CT/MRI images instead of showing a random shot here or there...I suppose that's difficult to do without a multimedia/interactive presentation, but I still had alot of trouble learning via this text. I found the abbreviated captions virtually useless and ill-concieved. It's one thing if you're tyring to quiz yourself and want a hint, but if you're trying to learn from scratch, it would have made much more sense seeing the long-hand terms written out in the columns so we know what we're looking at. Having to glance down at the caption and search for the abbreviation in question proved very distracting to the learning process. And the written text was...well, not enough text. Instead of offering helpful ways to differentiate and remember the many different body parts and structures, the text follows a very robotic "the A bone connects to the B bone which leads to the C artery and supplies the D organ...". I felt overwhelmed with similar-sounding descriptions and didn't take much away from the learning experience that wasn't lost in days. If I already had an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy before using this text, it may have served as a succinct review, but given the fact it is assigned to first-time X-sectional learners I felt it was too abstract and devoid of personality. If I decide to go into CT or MRI in the future, I plan on selling this book and doing a little research on finding the best and most current text available at the time. I can tell this one won't age well.

FYI: Book content is good, however the crafting/binding is poor. Without much use several pages are falling off.

This book cover all the basic stuff needed in body ct. It should be used as a introduction to the subject.
Highly recommended.

I am a first-year Radiology resident that was looking for an introductory book that was easy to finish on my first Body CT rotation. The Fundamentals book was a good text with all the necessary info to build upon. The only negative thing I have to say is that the quality of the binding was terrible. After about a week the binding fell apart so that now the final 150+ pages are no longer bound to the book. I'm pretty finiky about books and take care of them, so it's pretty disappointing. Otherwise, its a good first text.

An ideal text for easy use which highlights the basic anatomy needed for interpreting CTs and the salient points needed to make diagnosis.

This is a great book with excellent information on body CT imaging.

The reason I give it three stars instead of five is that it's basically an excerpt from the main text of Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology.
If you already own that book, don't buy this one.

Otherwise, I highly recommend it.

Positron Emission Tomography is a non invasive, diagnostic imaging technique for measuring the metabolic activity of cells in the human body. It is useful clinically in patients with certain conditions affecting the brain and the heart as well as in patients with certain types of cancer. The field of PET has been quickly emerging into clinical diagnostic medicine. PET has been in clinical use since the early 1990s.

This is a very good book. This book covers from Basic to date advances in PET. All physical fields are describe. This book should be used as hand book of basic sicence of PETSCAN

a nicely written thin book on PET. all of the images were acquired using a GE PET Advance but this shouldn't deter siemens or other brand users. the first few chapters on the economics on putting up a PET scanner and cyclotron unit are a waste due to the different conditions existing in different countries. they should have spent more pages on cardiac PET. there is adequate coverage of neuro PET. oncologic PET, understandably, will never be enough as the science is still rapidly progressing. but this book should whet one's appetite for the other clinical oncology PET books around. i would have wanted a few chapters devoted to cyclotron and radiopharmacy operation since this is what a lot of PET MDs lack.

There are many CT book out there, that will try to be the best, but going back to the basic, KISS principle, is usually the most effective way to learn.

The content is presented in a better easy way of understanding the material with excellent questions for review. Some questions are repeated throughout.

Would highly recommend this material for study.

THis book was new just like the ad described and I received it very quickly. THanks a bunch.

I am very impressed by Stewart Bushong's books. This book is concise, easy to follow and presented in a way that keeps your interest. The last time I performed a CT scan was in 1987. I am preparing to work on a 16 slice unit and this is one of the books I chose to help me get up to par in CT. I have been doing MRI since '87...lots have changes have occurred in CT imaging and I know Bushong can help me catch up!

I PASSED MY REGISTRY SO I GUESS IT WORKED. LOVE BUSHONG SINCE I TOOK HIS COURSE IN RAD SCHOOL IN HOUSTON. HE IS VERY SMART BUT SOMETIMES CAN BE A LITTLE OVER MY HEAD. STILL A GREAT BOOK TO STUDY FROM.

good review of important physics of CT.
This however is only a small part of the registry.
If you want to prepare for the registry get Medical Imaging Consultants book.

This book is terrible. It rambles on about topics and then says we don't even use them in CT. So why did I just read all that? The parts that I feel could use more discussion are barely touched. I do not recommend this book.

The book if very informative overall. Great look into physics formulas. However, it had a bad tendency of misusing or not clarifying terms. CURRENT Convolution/Fourier transform needs to be expanded. Furthermore, the book jumped around a lot. It would begin to describe a concept...stop... then complete the idea in a later chapter. The books limit is on 4 slice scanners. Since it was published in 2001, there is no mention of 16-64 slice scanners. When it came down to discussing modern equipment, the text very fell short. It is full of great pictures. I found more useful info off of the Siemens website.

This would be a great book if it were current.

I am going to buy: Computed Tomography : Fundamentals, System Technology, Image Quality, Applications (Hardcover)
by Willi A. Kalender

It looks more promising.

ETA

This review was written by Debra A. Durick., MPA.,RT(R)(CT)(M) of the University of South Alabama and appeared in Radiologic Technology (March/April 2001): "The second edition of this book improves on the first. Now in paperback, it has more graphics and illustrations and is an excellent textbook for teaching as well as a helpful resource for individuals planning to take the Registry Exam in computed tomography. The author has expanded the text with updated and new information on spiral/helical CT, realtime CT fluoroscopy, virtual endoscopy and CT angiography. Mr Seeram presents the material in an organized sequence, beginning with the history of CT and continuing with information on CT physics, data acquisition, computers, image quality assurance, new information on ways CT is being used today, pediatric CT and protocols. The information flows well, building on itself with each chapter. After introducing information, Mr Seeram thoroughly discusses it in an understandable manner. In particular he does an excellent job of explaining difficult concepts sunc as back projection, volume scanning, the role of computers in CT, quality assurance and the physical principles of CT. The graphics and illustrations are self-explanatory and are used throughout the text to reiterate the difficult information discussed. The author is an excellent teacher in the area of CT and anyone can gain from his explanations. The first edition of this textbook is used in our advanced CT classes and has been an asset for these classes. The book is worth its cost, considering the information it provides. Its strengths are the easily understandable explanations of difficult information and the excellent graphics and illustrations which reinforce the information covered. The summary comparison of three different manufacturers' units at the back of the book helps readers understand the different terminology used by different manufacturers. I do not find any weaknesses, except possibly a little less information on basic computer components. I would recommend this as a course textbook and as a reference text for anyone taking the Registry exam."

This book has a wealth of information on CT. It is intended for the serious, hard core CT tech or Doctor who would like to know the intricate in's and outs' of CT. There are many pages of equations used to derive the intricacies of the CT process. What this book is NOT is a good review text for the CT registry. The information is there, but it is extremely hard to find because the Index is limited in scope. For example, looking for "Pixel" in the index turns up nothing. "Voxel" likewise turns up nothing. I realize these are very basic terms, and any tech looking to take the registry should know these by heart, but it is indicative of the lack in the index. Other terms that one would like to brush up on are also not there. If I were to do it over again, I would not buy this book to review for the CT Registry. otto

If I had depended on this book alone, I would not have passed the CT Registry. I bought this book originally and felt I wasn't getting what I needed, so I went to MIC and bought their course. That isn't perfect either, but between the two we had success. I didn't feel like the physics of CT was explained at the level that I or the people I was studying with could understand. I feel that this book needs to be more comprehensive. There was not nearly enough anatomy or how to figure dose, pitch, etc. Maybe it was just all over my head and I needed it explained in simpler terms. It is a good tool, but certainly not all the information you need to test.

All you need is this book along with an anatomy book & you're ready for the registry exam. I passed it & I'm an average student.They explain things here like you're 2yrs old.

A completely useless book. I am a PhD physicist and purchased this book to get an introduction into tomography for purposes of building a small scale laser CAT system. I thought I was purchasing a book that would explain the algorithms and procedures presently used, so that I did not have to derive it all myself. The fact that this book, so completely devoid of information as it is, is touted as explaining Computed Tomography sufficient to allow someone to pass some sort of "CT Certification" is enough to tell me to run screaming from a hospital if they ever want to do any form of CT on me. Any high-school kid could read and assimilate this book in about an hour. I would suggest anyone interested in learning about Computed Tomography simply go to their University Physics library and read the March 1996 issue of the journal "Measurement Science & Technology".

This book and Roman's book of questions is all you need. I used only these two books and passed with flying colors!

Many errors exist in Ms. Romans' CT review book. However, it is a helpful guide when trying to understand the basics behind the concept of computed technology. It would not be wise to use this text as one's only resource toward successful completion of the CT registry. Far better literature exist that would be benificial; seperate review books on sectional anatomy would also be prudent. Should one have the opportunity, attending a seminar on CT would be extremely helpful. There is an exceptional speaker on the lecture circuit by the name of Wil Reddinger that will basically cover everything needed to pass the exam. He is well versed in this modality and has himself authored works on this subject. If, like the previous PhD. who reviewd this book, one is looking to assimilate all there is to know about logarithm, array processors and interpolation, you must find a much more comprehensive and technical text. But, at the same time, just reading the front cover should have been enough to inform even a layman of that necessity.

Not a good review book at all....registry question book is also of poor quality....would not recommend purchase of either...there are better books on the market for registry review in CT

An incomplete, factually inaccurate overpriced farce of a book

This textbook is a thorough and up to date review of nuclear cardiology. The chapters on physics, instrumentation and radiopharmaceuticals are clearly organized with chapter subheadings that allow the reader to quickly search for specific details. What was most impressive to me about this text is that it has not only the required technical information, but also includes the most recent literature on outcomes, prognosis, and cost effectiveness. The inclusion of these topics makes this book more than just a technical reference. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to keep up to date on the latest concepts in nuclear cardiology.

This a great basic book for CT, but since it last came out in 1995 the data and images are somewhat dated. Multislice CT is not mentioned as it was not available then. The images included do not reflect the improved quality from today's state of the art scanners produce. I have used this book as a Computed Tomography reference. It states things clearly and concisely.

iT IS A GREAT BOOK, BUT IT DOES NOT COVER THE UPPER AND LOWER EXTREMITIES, OTHERWISE IT WILL BE RATED 4 STARS