Thermoradiotherapy and Thermochemotherapy

by Bolomey, J. C.; Fessenden, P.; Vernon, C. C.; Seegenschmiedt, M. H.

• ISBN13: 9783540572299
• ISBN10: 3540572295
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-07-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

This book explores the usefulness of the techniques of flow cytometry and flow cytoflourimetry in solving some of the most pressing problems encountered by microbiologists. Fourteen chapters, each by a practising expert, illustrate the scope of currently-available instruments for dealing with a diverse set of problems, from the testing of the efficacy of bacterial antibiotics and antifungal agents to the quantitation of low numbers of infective protozoal agents in potable water supplies and marine plankton essential to the carbon cycle. Other topics deal with the fundamental considerations of instrument design, basic mechanisms of bacterial growth, division and energy metabolism and neural network analysis of flow cytometric data. No other volume deals specifically with microbiological research or applications to microbial problems. Benefits from the book include early diagnosis of contaminants in industrial processes and rapid quantitation of microbial populations.

Table of Contents

A Historical Perspective on Hyperthermia in Oncology	p. 3
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Hyperthermia	p. 47
Thermotolerance	p. 75
Interaction of Heat and Radiation In Vitro and In Vivo	p. 89
Interaction of Heat and Drugs In Vitro and In Vivo	p. 103
Thermal Dosimetry	p. 123
Microvasculature and Perfusion in Normal Tissues and Tumors	p. 139
Metabolic Status and Reaction to Heat of Normal and Tumor Tissue	p. 157
Manipulation of Physiological Parameters During Hyperthermia	p. 177
Electromagnetic Superficial Heating Technology	p. 193
Electromagnetic Deep Heating Technology	p. 219
Ultrasound Heating Technology	p. 253
Interstitial Heating Technologies	p. 279
Intracavitary Heating Technologies	p. 321
Invasive Thermometry Techniques	p. 331
Recent Trends in Noninvasive Thermal Control	p. 361
Phantom Design: Applicability and Physical Properties	p. 381
Principles of Power Deposition Models	p. 399
Basics of Thermal Models	p. 425
Principles of Treatment Planning	p. 439
Technical and Clinical Quality Assurance	p. 453
Subject Index	p. 473
List of Contributors	p. 481
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