PET-CT in Pediatric Infection and Inflammation
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PET-CT in Infection and Inflammation
Sikandar Shaikh
PET-CT in Infection and Inflammation
Dr. Sikandar Shaikh Consultant PET-CT & Radiology Yashoda Hospitals Somajiguda, Hyderabad Telangana India Assistant Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences Hyderabad Telangana India Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Telangana India
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This book is dedicated to Almighty God whose blessings are always there My parents whatever today i am is because of them My wife continous source of encouragement and motivation My daughters My mentors who made me to do best everytime My teachers who taught me everything My well-wishers My friends, my colleagues and my entire department staff of Radiology, PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine for their valuable support My patients because of whom I learnt the art of medicine and Radiology and still learning
Foreword
It is my great pleasure to write a foreword for this book that has been written by Dr. Sikandar Shaikh. PET-CT scan has revolutionized the discipline of medical imaging during the last two decades. This innovation has led to enhancing the concept of personalized medicine for effective medical care for patients with serious diseases and disorders. With further advances made using this technology and the introduction of novel radiotracers
