My research focuses on the development of novel radiotracers for positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Scanners include the basic gamma camera, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or positron emission tomography (PET). (sutterhealth.org)
Imaging that can involve nuclear radiology include PET (positron emission tomography) and SPECT (single photon emission computed tomography) scans. (abms.org)
Tc-99m sestamibi is considered the most sensitive and specific imaging modality, particularly when used with single-photon emission CT (SPECT). (medscape.com)
This includes equipment such as single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners. (emailwire.com)
Reference Easton and Marsden 7 - Reference Hatzidimitriou, McCann and Ricaurte 9 In humans, imaging studies using either positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) have also shown lowered brain SERT binding in current MDMA users but it is uncertain for how long this abnormality might persist following abstinence. (cambridge.org)
Single photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (a radioactive substance in liquid form) to look at organs or bones in the body. (healthplan.org)
Recent guidelines recommend performing [ 99m Tc]Tc-DMSA scintigraphy with single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). (lu.se)
MIPS has a small animal imaging facility , a radiopharmaceutical facility , and clinical imaging equipment in the Department of Radiology including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography combined with CT (PET/CT), and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). (stanford.edu)
Positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon computed tomography (SPECT) with high sensitivity, specificity and resolution may help to investigating the staging and restaging of prostate cancer and obtaining molecular tumour information. (rug.nl)
For example, with more than $1 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health, Gennert and his research team have developed techniques for using a visual tracking system to compensate for artifacts introduced into medical images by patient motion, particularly in systems like SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) and PET (positron emission tomography), which require patients to remain motionless for long periods of time. (wpi.edu)
Unlike single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET), NIRF imaging is rapid, high-throughput, and does not involve ionizing radiation. (jove.com)
Existing technology, such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS), and Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), are currently optimal only for a limited range of molecules. (nih.gov)
Imaging of the radiation emitted from the radionuclide of the radiopharmaceutical is carried out using a gamma camera (planar or SPECT- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) or PET (Positron Emission Tomography). (lu.se)
X-ray computed tomography (CT) is commonly used for anatomical imaging, while nuclear imaging, such as Positron emission tomography (PET) and Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) are used for molecular visualizations using biologically active compounds labelled with radionuclides. (lu.se)
In combination with imaging of the morphology using a CT (Computed Tomography) fused images can be produced displaying the physiological process and the morphology in the same image simultaneously. (lu.se)
As it provides physiological information, positron emission tomography also benefits the prognostic and reduces the morbidity related to the treatment of head and neck cancer. (bvsalud.org)
Modality1
Used in the medical imaging modality Positron Emission Tomography (PET), it is the current standard in diagnosing, staging, and monitoring treatment of cancers. (californianewswire.com)
Magnetic Resonan3
Magnetic resonance imaging scans were nondiagnostic, with unremarkable positron emission tomography and single-photon emission computed tomography imaging studies. (psychiatrist.com)
METHODS AND RESULTS: Whole body vascular 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (18F-FDG PET/MRI) was performed in 745 apparently healthy individuals [median age 50.5 (46.8-53.6) years, 83.8% men] from the Progression of Early Subclinical Atherosclerosis (PESA) study. (bvsalud.org)
Diagnostic1
It could be observed that the use of positron emission tomography improves the diagnostic approach of the patients, especially when positron emission tomography is allied to computed tomography. (bvsalud.org)
Nuclear2
We present some of the facts that led to development of the nuclear medicine image technology, as well as the general characteristics of single photon emission computed tomography and positron emission tomography. (sld.cu)
Correction to: ASNC imaging guidelines/SNMMI procedure standard for positron emission tomography (PET) nuclear cardiology procedures. (ottawaheart.ca)
Radioactive1
PET), a substance necessary for heart cell function (such as oxygen or sugar) is labeled with a radioactive substance (radionuclide) that gives off positrons (electrons with a positive charge). (msdmanuals.com)
These isotopes emit positrons which are ejected from the nucleus as a result of springless interactions with electrons in surrounding tissue. (hindawi.com)
Procedure1
However, the procedure is expensive and not as widely available as single-photon emission computed tomography. (msdmanuals.com)
Diagnosis1
This paper aimed to review the literature regarding the application of positron emission tomography in head and neck cancer, including its impact in the diagnosis, image principles, radiotracers, positron emission tomography / computed tomography image fusion and other advantages. (bvsalud.org)
Systems3
100 Gbps) high-channel-count (≥ 256) time-to-digital advanced processor (HiTAP) architecture will be developed for use in single-photon-counting free-space optical communications systems and test beds. (nasa.gov)
The effects of changes in spatial resolution and total number of counts on image quality were investigated for positron and single photon emission computed tomography (ECT) systems. (nih.gov)
Bioscan Inc. develops & delivers single photon emission computed tomography and positron emission tomography imaging systems for preclinical applications. (biosciregister.com)
Tissue2
The positrons rapidly lose kinetic energy by spreading around the tissue and collide with an electron to form two 511 keV photons which are taking trajectory 180° apart, and this is an event known as annihilation [ 14 ]. (hindawi.com)
As the name suggests, NIRF imaging utilizes light within the first near-infrared window, ranging from 650 nm to 900 nm, to deliver photons into tissue. (jove.com)
Sensor2
Many other NASA applications benefit from the innovation, such as reading out individual pixels of APD arrays, including single-photon avalanche-photodiode detectors and sensor signal-processing nodes. (nasa.gov)
A sensor detects the positrons and uses them to create a picture of the body part being studied. (msdmanuals.com)
Methods1
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: 821 asymptomatic individuals from the Progression of Early Subclinical Atherosclerosis (PESA) study (50.6 [46.9-53.6] years, 83.7% male) underwent two whole-body 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance (18F-FDG PET-MR) 4.8 ± 0.6 years apart. (bvsalud.org)
Signals1
To evaluate the production of positron emitters and prompt-gamma signals, IONP@Zn-cit was irradiated with protons, obtaining prompt-gamma signals at the lowest measured concentration (10 mg Zn/mL). (bvsalud.org)
Photon Technology International, Inc. manufactures electro optical instruments. (biosciregister.com)
Brain2
We assessed the integrity of brain serotonin neurons by measuring serotonin transporter (SERT) binding using positron emission tomography (PET) and [ 11 C]DASB in 12 former MDMA users, 9 polydrug users who had never taken MDMA and 19 controls who reported no history of illicit drug use. (cambridge.org)
A computed tomography angiogram (CT angiogram) is a test that uses X-rays to provide detailed pictures of the heart and the blood vessels that go to the heart, lung, brain, kidneys, head, neck, legs, and arms. (healthplan.org)
Sensitive1
We present single photon sensitive 2D camera chips containing 88x88 avalanche photo diodes which can be read out in full frame mode with up to 400.000 frames per second. (infn.it)
Light2
The energy, E , of a photon is characterized by Equation 1, where h is the Planck's constant, c is the speed of light in a vacuum, and λ is the wavelength of light. (jove.com)
The fundamental shift between the absorption and emission spectra is called the Stokes shift and is important as it makes it possible to differentiate between the excitation and emission light. (jove.com)
Major1
Major depressive disorder is the single largest contributor to disability worldwide, affecting as many as 300 million people annually ( 1 ). (psychiatryonline.org)
Cases1
In approximately 85-90% of cases, primary hyperparathyroidism is caused by a single adenoma. (medscape.com)
Multiple1
Reference Battaglia, Yeh, O'Hearn, Molliver, Kuhar and De Souza 4 - Reference Szabo, McCann, Wilson, Scheffel, Owonikoko and Mathews 6 Studies in rodents and non-human primates suggest long-lasting reductions in SERT availability after single and multiple administrations. (cambridge.org)