Currently an estimated 17 million nuclear medicine procedures are performed each year in the US and constantly evolving, as new radiopharmaceuticals and imaging techniques are introduced for better diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. In keeping up with new developments, the Seventh Edition of Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy chronicles the advancements in radiopharmaceuticals and their use in clinical applications. It discusses basic concepts such as the atom, radioactive decay, instrumentation and production of radionuclides, and explores the design, labeling, characteristics and quality control of radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation regulations and diagnostic and therapeutic applications of radiopharmaceuticals are detailed. Thoroughly updated, the Seventh Edition includes new topics such as alternative productions of 99Mo; production of 64Cu, 86Y, 89Zr, 177Lu, 223Ra; synthesis and clinical uses of new radiopharmaceuticals such as DaTscan, Xofigo, Amyvid, Neuraceq, Vizamyl, Axumin and 68Ga-DOTATATE; dosimetry of new radiopharmaceuticals; theranostic agents and translational medicine. It features numerous examples, diagrams, and images to further clarify the information and offers end- of-chapter questions to help readers assess their comprehension of the material. Recognized as a classic text on nuclear chemistry and pharmacy and acclaimed for its concise and easy-to-understand presentation, Fundamentals of Nuclear Pharmacy is an authoritative resource for nuclear medicine physicians, residents, students, and technologists.

This innovative textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to nuclear medicine with focus on the application of basic information. Nuclear Pharmacy will appeal to those wanting an accessible introduction to the topic, as well as those who would want to use it as a reference. Essential information on nuclear pharmacy is discussed, covering* introduction to basic nuclear physics * radioactive decay* radiopharmaceuticals* practice of nuclear pharmacy* methods for acquiring and using radiopharmaceuticals in the nuclear medicine department. Nuclear Pharmacy will be an invaluable resource for any pharmacy student, pharmacist, physician, nuclear pharmacy technician, radiology resident, and anyone seeking to explore and understand this fascinating field. Blaine Templar Smith is Chair at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Saint Joseph College School of Pharmacy,USA.

Completed revised and updated, Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Pharmacy and Nuclear Medicine, 4th Edition is the radiopharmaceutical bible for nuclear pharmacists, nuclear medicine physicians, and nuclear medicine technologists. Useful in educational programs across these disciplines, it also serves as a key reference in preparation for specialty board examination in nuclear medicine and nuclear pharmacy. The book contains essential information required by state and federal radiation licensing organization for specialty practitioners preparing to become authorized nuclear pharmacists or authorized nuclear medicine physicians. Key Features: - All chapters are entirely reorganized and revised to reflect the latest developments in the field - Chapters new to the fourth edition cover of range of topics including Adverse Reactions to Radiopharmaceuticals, Pregnancy and Pediatrics, Localization Mechanisms of Radiopharmaceuticals, Non-Radioactive Pharmaceuticals, PET Manufacturing, and Radiopharmaceutical Distribution. - Over 500 figures and 200 tables--many in full-color--underscore key concepts

Nearly 20 million nuclear medicine procedures are carried out each year in the United States alone to diagnose and treat cancers, cardiovascular disease, and certain neurological disorders. Many of the advancements in nuclear medicine have been the result of research investments made during the past 50 years where these procedures are now a routine part of clinical care. Although nuclear medicine plays an important role in biomedical research and disease management, its promise is only beginning to be realized. Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation highlights the exciting emerging opportunities in nuclear medicine, which include assessing the efficacy of new drugs in development, individualizing treatment to the patient, and understanding the biology of human diseases. Health care and pharmaceutical professionals will be most interested in this book's examination of the challenges the field faces and its recommendations for ways to reduce these impediments.

The decay product of the medical isotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), technetium-99m (Tc-99m), and associated medical isotopes iodine-131 (I-131) and xenon-133 (Xe-133) are used worldwide for medical diagnostic imaging or therapy. The United States consumes about half of the world's supply of Mo-99, but there has been no domestic (i.e., U.S.-based) production of this isotope since the late 1980s. The United States imports Mo-99 for domestic use from Australia, Canada, Europe, and South Africa. Mo-99 and Tc-99m cannot be stockpiled for use because of their short half-lives. Consequently, they must be routinely produced and delivered to medical imaging centers. Almost all Mo-99 for medical use is produced by irradiating highly enriched uranium (HEU) targets in research reactors, several of which are over 50 years old and are approaching the end of their operating lives. Unanticipated and extended shutdowns of some of these old reactors have resulted in severe Mo-99 supply shortages in the United States and other countries. Some of these shortages have disrupted the delivery of medical care. Molybdenum-99 for Medical Imaging examines the production and utilization of Mo-99 and associated medical isotopes, and provides recommendations for medical use.

Part of the renowned The Basics series, Nuclear Medicine Physics helps build foundational knowledge of how and why things happen in the clinical environment. Ideal for board review and reference, the 8th edition provides a practical summary of this complex field, focusing on essential details as well as real-life examples taken from nuclear medicine practice. New full-color illustrations, concise text, essential mathematical equations, key points, review questions, and useful appendices help you quickly master challenging concepts in nuclear medicine physics.

with 40 contributors . Comprehensive presentation of nuclear medicine technology serving a dual purpose as a reference as well as a textbook. . First part covers the principles of nuclear medicine, such as theory, instrumentation, and regulations, and the second half discusses the practice or clinical aspects of nuclear medicine, including anatomy and physiology, technical procedures, and interpretation. . 100 laboratory applications provide a practical "how-to"?approach to performing a wide variety of procedures. . Comprehensive and detailed coverage of SPECT, including quality control procedures. . Timely discussions of PET, including different types available, PET design, parameter characteristics, and PET detectors. . Completely updated information on regulatory and quality control issues form the NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission). . 50 of the 100 laboratory applications are new, taking readers step-by-step through practical and timely procedures. . Up-to-the-minute discussions on monoclonal antibodies and the brain. . New chapters on the following topics: planar imaging, SPECT, PET, parathyroid imaging, adrenal gland, monoclonal antibodies, Gallium 67 imaging, Indium 111, principles of management, and marketing nuclear medicine services.

"Simplifies the mathematics that technologists and students are likely to encounter in the practice of clinical nuclear medicine technology"--Provided by publisher.

Participants of the July 17-18, 2017, symposium titled Opportunities and Approaches for Supplying Molybdenum-99 and Associated Medical Isotopes to Global Markets examined current trends in molybdenum-99 production, prospects for new global supplies, and technical, economic, regulatory, and other considerations for supplying molybdenum-99 to global markets. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the symposium.

This book is a comprehensive guide to radiopharmaceutical chemistry. The stunning clinical successes of nuclear imaging and targeted radiotherapy have resulted in rapid growth in the field of radiopharmaceutical chemistry, an essential component of nuclear medicine and radiology. However, at this point, interest in the field outpaces the academic and educational infrastructure needed to train radiopharmaceutical chemists. For example, the vast majority of texts that address radiopharmaceutical chemistry do so only peripherally, focusing instead on nuclear chemistry (i.e. nuclear reactions in reactors), heavy element radiochemistry (i.e. the decomposition of radioactive waste), or solely on the clinical applications of radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. the use of PET tracers in oncology). This text fills that gap by focusing on the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals, with key coverage of how that knowledge translates to the development of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for the clinic. The text is divided into three overarching sections: First Principles, Radiochemistry, and Special Topics. The first is a general overview covering fundamental and broad issues like “The Production of Radionuclides” and “Basics of Radiochemistry”. The second section is the main focus of the book. In this section, each chapter’s author will delve much deeper into the subject matter, covering both well established and state-of-the-art techniques in radiopharmaceutical chemistry. This section will be divided according to radionuclide and will include chapters on radiolabeling methods using all of the common nuclides employed in radiopharmaceuticals, including four chapters on the ubiquitously used fluorine-18 and a “Best of the Rest” chapter to cover emerging radionuclides. Finally, the third section of the book is dedicated to special topics with important information for radiochemists, including “Bioconjugation Methods,” “Click Chemistry in Radiochemistry”, and “Radiochemical Instrumentation.” This is an ideal educational guide for nuclear medicine physicians, radiologists, and radiopharmaceutical chemists, as well as residents and trainees in all of these areas.