Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics Diagnostic Imaging Physics Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Series

The first in a three-volume set exploring Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics, this volume explores common questions and their solutions in Diagnostic Imaging. This invaluable study guide should be used in conjunction with other key textbooks in the field to provide additional learning opportunities. It contains key imaging modalities, exploring X-ray, mammography, and fluoroscopy, in addition to computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography. Each chapter provides examples, notes, and references for further reading to enhance understanding.

Features:

• Consolidates concepts and assists in the understanding and applications of theoretical concepts in medical physics
• Assists lecturers and instructors in setting assignments and tests
• Suitable as a revision tool for postgraduate students sitting medical physics, oncology, and radiology sciences examinations

Preface. Author Bios. Contributors. Chapter 1. Basic Physics. Chapter 2. X-Ray Production. Chapter 3. Screen Film Radiology. Chapter 4. Digital Radiography. Chapter 5. Image Quality. Chapter 6. Mammography. Chapter 7. Fluoroscopy. Chapter 8. Computed Tomography. Chapter 9. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Chapter 10. Ultrasound. Chapter 11. Radiation Protection and Radiobiology. Chapter 12. References.

Professor Kwan Hoong Ng received his M.Sc. (Medical Physics) from the University of Aberdeen and Ph.D. (Medical Physics) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He is certified by the American Board of Medical Physicists. Professor Ng was honored as one of the top 50 medical physicists in the world by the International Organization of Medical Physics (IOMP) in 2013. He also received the International Day of Medical Physics Award in 2016. He has authored/coauthored over 230 papers in peer-reviewed journals, 25 book chapters; and co-edited 5 books. He has presented over 500 scientific papers and more than 300 invited lectures. He has also organized and directed several workshops on radiology quality assurance, digital imaging, and scientific writing. He has also directed research initiatives in breast imaging, intervention radiology, radiological safety, and radiation dosimetry. Professor Ng serves as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) consultant and a member of International Advisory Committee of the World Health Organization, in addition to previously serving as a consulting expert for the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). He is the Founding and Emeritus President of the South East Asian Federation of Medical Physics (SEAFOMP) and is a Past President of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP).

Dr. Jeannie Hsiu-Ding Wong is a senior lecturer at the Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She coordinated the Master of Medical Physics programme from 2013 to 2017. Dr. Wong received her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from University of Malaya in the year of 2003. In 2004, Dr. Wong obtained her Master of Medical Physics degree from the University of Malaya. In 2008, she furthered her studies at the University of Wollongong, Australia. She obtained her PhD in 2011. Dr. Wong’s