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.

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Combination therapy that includes new radionuclide proves effective for metastatic prostate cancer

The therapeutic combination of 177Lu-PSMA-617 with idronoxil (NOX66) reduced PSA levels in 86% of study participants.

April 8, 2022

MRI/PET scans link brainstem atrophy to dementia symptoms

Experts suggest that their findings could help differentiate between dementia and other neurological diseases that have similar symptoms.

April 7, 2022

New radiotracer that detects prostate cancer recurrence produces 'stunning' results

The research focused on a radiopharmaceutical that contains the isotope zirconium 89, which has a significantly longer half-life compared to gallium-68-labelled PSMA ligands.

March 29, 2022
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PET scans spot brain abnormalities in long COVID patients

For 47% of patients with long COVID symptoms, brain PET scans identified mild to moderate or severe hypometabolic patterns. 

March 29, 2022
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FDA approves new radioligand therapy for PSMA positive metastatic prostate cancer

In clinical trials, the therapy reduced patients' risk of death by 38%, along with significantly decreasing disease progression. 

March 24, 2022
The Biden administration will fight back and appeal a ruling that overturned the federal mask mandate on airlines and public transportation.

'Pandemic brain': PET/MRI images reveal how COVID's impact is felt by non-infected individuals

A new analysis in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity shows that no one is immune to the effects of the ongoing pandemic. 

February 25, 2022

Prominent imaging society advocates for 5 changes following CMS amyloid PET payment decision

SNMMI is fighting for expanded coverage for amyloid PET, including broadening accepted sites of service, among other changes.

February 23, 2022

New advanced PET imaging reveals root of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's

The scans unearthed a significant association between synaptic density and decreased cognitive performance, Yale researchers revealed recently.

February 17, 2022

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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