Teaching Methodologies
The TP lessons of this course will use an expository method of different theoretical definitions with discussion and problemsolving.
In the PL component will be demonstrate/simulate the image processing and analyse about case studies involving relevantissues of the NM.
Continuous evaluation
50% – written test composed of multiple choice questions, open answer and image interpretation. minimum de 9.5 values.
30% – Practical assessment consisting of a practical exam with a minimum required classification of 9.5 values.
20% – Written/Oral work. Work approval is considered when the value obtained is equal to or greater than 9.values.
Examination Assessment (Normal season, appeal and special season)
100% – Exam (written test that covers the subject of theoretical-practical and practical classes) composed of multiple choicequestions, open answer and image interpretation. Examination approval is considered when the value obtained is equal to orgreater than 9.5 values.
Learning Results
– Knowledge of acquisition parameters and factors which affect image quality in PET/CT and Gamma Camera
– Recognize and distinguish the different radiopharmaceuticals used in PET / CT, the isotopes used and their biodistribution;
-Skills in the identification, implementation and analysis of the fundamental techniques of image processing in ConventionalNuclear Medicine and PET/CT, including methods of reconstruction, attenuation correction and quantification of imaging toolsfor each type of nuclear medicine exams;
– Competences to analyse and interpret images of Nuclear Medicine.
Program
– Processes involved in image formation in Nuclear Medicine and definition of concepts such as analog and digital imaging;
– Description and manipulation of acquisition parameters affecting the image before processing;
– Tools used in digital image processing (DIP) in Nuclear Medicine, as well as their application in different clinical areas(cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, nephrology, pulmonology, endocrinology);
– Identification and description of factors that cause artifacts in the image of the different kind of exams in Nuclear Medicine;
– Notions of analysis and interpretation of nuclear medicine images;
– Case studies on different processing stations used in Nuclear Medicine.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
– Material cedido pelo docente;
– Artigos científicos cedidos pelo docente;
– Magdy M. Khalil (Ed.); Basic Sciences of Nuclear Medicine; Springer
– Saha, Gopal, 6th edition; Fundamental of Nuclear Pharmacy; Springer 2010
– LIMA, J. J. Pedroso de – Biofísica médica. Coimbra : Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra, 2003. XVII, 844 p.. ISBN 972-8704-09-7
– LIMA, Adriano Pedroso de [et al.] – Física em medicina nuclear : temas e aplicações. 1ª ed. Coimbra : Imprensa da Universidadede Coimbra, 2008. 566 p. ISBN 978-989-8074-26-3
– KOWALSKY, Richard J. ; FALEN, Steven W. – Radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear pharmacy and nuclear medicine. Third Edition.Washington, D.C. : American Pharmacists Association, cop. 2011. xiii, 741 p.. ISBN 978-1-58212-118-5
– ZIESSMAN, Harvey A. ; O’MALLEY, Janis P. ; THRALL, James H. – Nuclear medicine. Fourth Edition. Philadelphia, PA :Elsevier/Saunders, cop. 2014. xi, 452 p.. ISBN 978-0-323-08299-0