Diagnostic Radiology Physics with MATLAB (R): A Problem-Solving Approach

Imaging modalities in radiology produce vast amounts of data that require efficient display, optimization, analysis, and archiving. This book provides a foundation for teaching programming skills to medical physicists and other professionals in radiology, focusing on practical implementation of MATLAB as an everyday tool. It also highlights the importance of deploying software in clinical environments and offers diverse examples for readers with varying backgrounds and programming experience.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Imaging modalities in radiology generate vast amounts of data that require efficient display, optimization, analysis, and archiving. This presents a significant challenge, both in terms of managing large volumes of data and addressing image processing requirements. Surprisingly, computer programming skills are often overlooked in the education and training of medical physicists, leading to a lack of proficiency in solving real-world clinical problems.

To address this gap, this book serves as a comprehensive foundation for teaching and learning programming for medical physicists and other professionals in the field of radiology. It offers valuable insights and practical skills for both novice and experienced readers. The book focuses on leveraging MATLAB® as a versatile tool in medical physics, emphasizing its application in everyday clinical scenarios rather than solely for academic or abstract physics problems.

Furthermore, the book recognizes that MATLAB is just one component in a medical physicist's toolkit and demonstrates how it can be used as a powerful glue to integrate other software and processes. It sheds light on the pitfalls of deploying one's software in a clinical environment, providing valuable guidance for professionals seeking to utilize MATLAB effectively in their work.

This book is an invaluable companion for all medical physicists and medical professionals interested in harnessing the power of MATLAB in their practice. Its comprehensive coverage spans a wide range of medical physics applications in diagnostic and interventional radiology, advancing the skill of the reader through real-world practical examples and solutions. The diverse examples, ranging in difficulty, make the book accessible to readers from various backgrounds and programming experience levels.

By emphasizing practical skills and providing access to an online resource of example code, this book equips readers with the tools they need to excel in their roles and contribute to the advancement of radiology and healthcare.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367642624