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Understanding the pathophysiology of disease is essential for all who study and work in any field of medicine. Since nuclear medicine deals with functional and molecular changes, it becomes crucial to understand the pathophysiological changes of relevant diseases and disease-like conditions to properly study and practice the field.
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Elgazzar, A.H. (2014). Pathophysiology: General Principles. In: Synopsis of Pathophysiology in Nuclear Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03458-4_1
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