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Health Physics and Radiological Health, 4th Edition

Douglas Pfeiffer

    Medical Physics
    |May 20, 2017
    PubMed

    Insights

    This comprehensive textbook covers health physics and radiological health principles. It serves as an essential resource for professionals and students in the field.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Physics
    • Radiological Health

    Background:

    • The field of health physics requires up-to-date knowledge on radiation safety and protection.
    • Continuous advancements necessitate updated educational materials for professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a thorough and updated reference on health physics and radiological health.
    • To serve as a foundational text for students and practitioners.

    Main Methods:

    • This entry describes a textbook, not a study with methods.
    • The content is based on established principles and research in radiological health.

    Main Results:

    • This entry describes a textbook, not a study with results.
    • It offers a detailed compilation of information relevant to the field.

    Conclusions:

    • This textbook represents a significant contribution to the literature on health physics.
    • It is a valuable resource for understanding and applying radiological health principles.

    Keywords:
    BioinformaticsDosimetryEffects of ionizing radiation on biological systemsHandbooksInternetMedical diagnosisMedical imagingMedical physicistsMedical physicsPhysics educationRadiation therapy equipmentTextbooks for graduates and researchersTreatment strategyUltrasonographyX-ray imagingbiologyradiology

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