PET/CT

Positron emission tomography/computed tomography is a hybrid nuclear medicine imaging technique that helps radiologists spot abnormal metabolic activity. PET/CT is commonly used to diagnose cancers, heart diseases and certain brain disorders, among other conditions.

Novel radiotracer could improve the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease
Researchers are hopeful that uptake of the molecular SPECT imaging agent will help providers more ably monitor disease progression.
New PET technique slashes scan times, improves image quality in neuroblastoma cases
The method also reduces radiation doses and eliminates the need for sedation or general anesthesia.
'Game changer' prostate imaging agent granted FDA's Fast Track designation
The PET agent was developed for men with PSMA-positive lesions who have suspected metastasis and are candidates for initial definitive therapy.
FAPI PET improves staging and clinical management for a significant portion of pancreatic cancers
Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor PET imaging may provide more accurate insight into the spread of pancreatic cancer than more commonly used 18F-FDG PET/CT.
Hall of Fame Health partnership set to advance study of neurodegeneration via new PET imaging agent
The organization is teaming up with CereMark Pharma to conduct research on improving outcomes in soldiers and athletes with neurodegenerative conditions.

Visual rating of dementia PET scans stumps some readers

Amyloid imaging can tell Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) apart because FTD typically does not show the same pattern of amyloid, right? Not so fast, say brain researchers.

March 2, 2015

PET technique visualizes amyloid deposits in heart

PET with 11C-PIB provides a noninvasive method for visualizing amyloid deposits in the heart, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The researchers suggest that 11C-PIB eventually may be used in the clinical setting as both a diagnostic tool and a treatment follow-up method.

February 10, 2013

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PET/CT

Novel radiotracer could improve the diagnosis of interstitial lung disease

New PET technique slashes scan times, improves image quality in neuroblastoma cases

'Game changer' prostate imaging agent granted FDA's Fast Track designation

FAPI PET improves staging and clinical management for a significant portion of pancreatic cancers

Hall of Fame Health partnership set to advance study of neurodegeneration via new PET imaging agent

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