Release Date: 05 December, 2002
Paperback
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Review
"[T]his is one of the best-written and comprehensive MR texts available for those new to MRI as well as those with years of MR experience under their belts." J. McNulty, The British Journal of Radiology "...an accessible, beginning-level text that succeeds at presenting the physics of MR imaging accurately yet clearly, with simplifications that are appropriate and do not lead to serious misconceptions. This text is highly recommended for physicians, physics and engineering students, and even technologists who are interested in gaining the closest thing to a hands-on understanding of MR imaging that is available between two covers." Radiology "MRI: from Picture to Proton succeeds in explaining difficult MR concepts with a novel approach. The text is highly practical, preparing the beginner while constantly connecting the physics to the image for the senior reader. The design and content allow for increased understanding of a complex subject." auntminnie.com "The authors do an admirable job at remaining true to the underlying physics while maintaining a colloquial style...includes many excellent graphics and would be a useful addition to any MRI library." Health Physics "...an extremely readable up-to-date MRI text for both the novice and advanced practitioner..." American Journal of Roentgenology "We can find here replies to questions asked often by staff of MRI devices and by physicians referring patients to MR examinations. I am sure that especially radiologists, teachers, and other experts lecturing in radiology will be enthusiastic about this outstanding book." Physician and Technology "...a well-written book with a casual style that includes many excellent graphics and would be a useful addition to any MRI library." Health Physics "MRI: from Picture to Proton succeeds in explaining difficult MR concepts with a novel approach. The text is highly practical, preparing the beginner while constantly connecting the physics to the image for the senior reader. The design and content allow for increased understanding of a complex subject." auntminnie.com
Book Description
This book presents the basics of MR practice and theory in a unique way: backwards! The subject is approached just as a new practitioner typically encounters MRI: from images, equipment, and scanning protocols, rather than pages of dry physics theory. The reader is brought immediately face-to-face with issues pertinent to practice; filling in the theoretical background as their experience of scanning grows. Key ideas are introduced in an intuitive manner that is faithful to the underlying physics but avoids the need for difficult or distracting mathematics. Additional explanations for the more technically inquisitive are given in optional secondary text boxes.
Book Info
Hammersmith Hospitals, London, UK. Introductory text provides a comprehensive guide to magnetic resonance imaging. Informal in style, subject is presented uniquely, starting with images, working back to the physics and engineering underlying the technique. Highlighted boxes throughout contain mathematical concepts. Abundant halftone photos and illustrations. Softcover, hardcover available.
About the Author
Donald McRobbie is Head of Radiological & MR Physics and Senior Lecturer in the Radiological Sciences Unit at Charing Cross Hospital, London. Elizabeth Moore is Principal MR Physicist in the Lysholm Radiological Department of the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, in London. Martin Graves is Principal Clinical Scientist in MRI at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, and his research interests are in cardiovascular and abdominal MR imaging. Martin Prince is Chief of MRI at New York Hospital and Professor of Radiology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is also Associate Editor of Radiology for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Rating 5.0
Picture to Proton, The Right Way RoundAnyone who has tried to teach MR to non-physicists is used to two dilemas.
How do you keep a student interested while you lay the "necessary groundwork" to explain MRI ?
How do you give craft an intuitive explanation without oversimplifications that can be hard to explain away later?
These authors find a way. They present MR in the way we experience it, starting with the questions everyone faces first about images, contrast resolutionm, and using those questions to guide a path to the mechanisms of image production, signal generation and manipulation.
The easy flowing style underlines the skill and credibility of the authors, while side boxes offer historical perspectives and deeper treatment of key topics.
IMHO, This the perfect first text, and a great desk reference for all MR users. |
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