Integrated Diagnostics and Theranostics of Thyroid Diseases

This open-access book provides an overview of Integrated Diagnostics and Theranostics, focusing on human thyroid diseases. It emphasizes the need to move from disease detection to reliable characterization to tailor management for patients in need. The integration of imaging, pathology, and laboratory tests with advanced information technology is advancing the field of Integrated Diagnostics. Theranostics, with radioiodine as a prominent agent, is a perfect example of this integrated approach. The atlas will be a valuable resource for clinicians, laboratory specialists, imaging physicians, and biomedical technologists involved in diagnosing and treating thyroid diseases.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 167 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive open-access book delves into the realm of Integrated Diagnostics and Theranostics, with a particular focus on various human thyroid diseases. It is alarming to note that thyroid disorders are being increasingly detected, often incidentally, yet they remain clinically insignificant in a substantial portion of patients. Consequently, there is an urgent need to transition from mere disease detection to accurate disease characterization, enabling us to direct our efforts toward those individuals who require personalized disease management.

The current landscape of in vitro and in vivo diagnostics is rapidly evolving towards Integrated Diagnostics (i.e., the convergence of imaging, pathology, and laboratory tests with advanced information technology). Furthermore, the integration of diverse information will empower clinicians to make informed treatment selections and stratify patients' prognoses over time. Theranostics serves as a prime example of this integrated approach, with radioiodine being the pioneering and predominantly utilized theranostic agent in medicine for the management of both benign and malignant thyroid diseases.

The Atlas, featuring fundamental concepts and comprehensive discussions of clinical cases, aims to serve as an invaluable resource for clinicians, laboratory specialists, imaging physicians, and biomedical technologists engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders. By comprehensively addressing these topics, the book strives to enhance the understanding and expertise of healthcare professionals in this field, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Weight: 442g
Dimension: 252 x 176 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031352157
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023