Medical imaging holds great significance for medical intervention and clinical analysis. This book presents an account of the various applications of imaging modalities in specific clinical conditions. It has been compiled in an easy to read manner and brings together the experiences of reputed experts from across the globe. It provides an insight into the conventional techniques, advanced modalities and contemporary research efforts in the ever widening horizon of medical imaging. The topics covered in the book will be beneficial to students, radiologists and specialists involved in...

This book is a detailed and comprehensive medium helping students and researchers to understand dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry has been identified as the best densitometric technique for evaluating bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women by World Health Organization (WHO). It has based the definitions of osteopenia and osteoporosis on its results. DXA facilitates accurate diagnosis of osteoporosis, examination of fracture risk and taking care of patients undergoing treatment. Evaluation of BMD at multiple skeletal sites, screening vertebral...

Medical imaging is the technique, art and process of creation of visual representations of the body's interior section for clinical study and medical intervention. Current knowledge and practices related to medical imaging have significantly transformed from what existed a decade ago, right from the fundamentals, crucial breakthroughs to its potential of applications in the future. This book covers a wide horizon of topics which has engrossed the attention of medical imaging sciences; capturing the concept of medical diagnosis, digital information management and research. This book will serve...