• In 37 patients (age 58 +/- 9 years) with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial viability was assessed using low-dose (10 microg/kg body weight per min) two-dimensional dobutamine stress echocardiography (DSE), tissue Doppler imaging, SRI and (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)FDG) positron emission tomography (PET). (nih.gov)
  • Imaging studies (magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography [CT], and positron emission tomography-CT). (cancer.gov)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging scans were nondiagnostic, with unremarkable positron emission tomography and single-photon emission computed tomography imaging studies. (psychiatrist.com)
  • We aim to determine the correlation between GERD, esophageal inflammation and obesity with 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). (who.int)
  • Scanners include the basic gamma camera, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) or positron emission tomography (PET). (sutterhealth.org)
  • Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted positron emission tomography (PET) is used for staging and localization of recurrence in prostate cancer. (lu.se)
  • 3.) Chest x-ray (or chest CT scan or CT/positron emission tomography [PET] of the chest) to rule out distant metastatic disease. (moffitt.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • In addition, imaging of the cerebral function became possible by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scan. (hindawi.com)
  • Chest x-ray, computed tomography (CT), and positron emission tomography (PET, a kind of x-ray) may also be done for staging. (carle.org)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scan demonstrated metastatic lesions. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Preclinical Nuclear Medicine Facility comprising of radiotracer techniques such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), which provide unique means for high-sensitivity studies of physiological function and molecular biodistribution. (lu.se)
  • We reviewed the clinical utility of perfusion (Q)-single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/CT for diagnosing pulmonary embolus (PE) in patients hospitalized with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). (nih.gov)
  • "Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Market: Global Industry Analysis (2012 - 2016) and Opportunity Assessment (2017 - 2027)," is Future Market Insights' recent report which offers insights on the various factors driving the popularity of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) in seven regions across the globe. (pharmiweb.com)
  • Rather, single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is more common in the US. (wikipedia.org)
  • SPECT stands for single photon emission computed tomography. (amenclinics.com)
  • the SPECT studies look less active, more shriveled, less healthy overall and have a "scalloping effect"- a wavy, rough sea-like appearance on the brain's surface. (amenclinics.com)
  • Brain perfusion single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) neuroimaging reveals visual correlates of brain function. (frontiersin.org)
  • While preliminary, the findings in this cohort support the need for larger, diverse cohort studies of bipolar and control subjects to assess the predictive value of these particular SPECT perfusion findings in bipolar disorder. (frontiersin.org)
  • Sixteen patients with primary brain tumours were examined on average eight years after treatment with surgery or whole brain irradiation using standard clinical assessment, CT, a neuropsychological test battery, and single photon emission CT (SPECT) with 99mTc-exametazime. (stir.ac.uk)
  • Therefore, we conducted a surveillance to integrate the clinical presentations and Tc-99 m ethyl cysteinate dimer single-photon emission computed tomography (Tc-99 m-ECD SPECT) among patients with low Cbl status. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cardiac imaging refers to minimally invasive imaging of the heart using ultrasound , magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), or nuclear medicine (NM) imaging with PET or SPECT . (wikipedia.org)
  • Recent guidelines recommend performing [ 99m Tc]Tc-DMSA scintigraphy with single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). (lu.se)
  • In this study, we aimed to compare [ 18 F]PSMA-1007 PET to [ 99m Tc]Tc-DMSA SPECT regarding split renal uptake and presence of renal uptake defects, in patients with prostate cancer. (lu.se)
  • The purpose of this report is to study serotonin reuptake of the brain in a severely overtrained athlete by using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). (thieme-connect.com)
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT), a technique to provide high-resolution anatomical imaging, often combined with PET and SPECT. (lu.se)
  • The objective of the current study was to study longitudinal regional perfusion in patients with idiopathic rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder. (umontreal.ca)
  • Common uses of nuclear medicine include perfusion studies, which visualize how well blood is used by the heart, the lungs and the brain. (sutterhealth.org)
  • abstinence) prior to study entry and for 24 hours after the PET/CT scan is completed. (urotoday.com)
  • Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography Market 2021:In. (pharmiweb.com)
  • 2021). Additionally, CRISPR/Cas9 mutants also revealed aborted pollen grains to be responsible for reduced seed set in a previous study (Zhang et al. (exposed-skin-care.net)
  • Methods: A nested case control study was conducted among 131 patients with COVID-19 (40 COVID-19 patients with Pulmonary embolism and 91 COVID-19 patients with no PE) who were on follow up from May, 2021 to May, 2022. (bvsalud.org)
  • Studies using single-photon emission computed tomography scans show a decrease in glucose metabolism and cerebral blood flow in the caudate nucleus greater than that of the putamen. (medscape.com)
  • Although no single laboratory study is diagnostic of ALPS, there are several laboratory tests that should be obtained. (medscape.com)
  • By value and by device development, the global single-photon emission computed tomography market report provides data on global single-photon emission computed tomography along with capacity utilisation and pricing structure across the different regional markets. (pharmiweb.com)
  • The report quantifies the market value and market volume share of various segments of the global single-photon emission computed tomography market across the studied regional markets, thereby performing a comprehensive analysis of the global single-photon emission computed tomography market across all levels. (pharmiweb.com)
  • The report features a competitive landscape to provide clients with a dashboard view, based on categories of providers in the value chain, presence in the single-photon emission computed tomography portfolio and key differentiators. (pharmiweb.com)
  • This section is primarily designed to provide clients with an objective and detailed comparative assessment of key providers specific to a market segment in the single-photon emission computed tomography supply chain and the potential players for the same. (pharmiweb.com)
  • Detailed profiles of providers are also included in the scope of the report to evaluate their long-term and short-term strategies, key offerings and recent developments in the global single-photon emission computed tomography market. (pharmiweb.com)
  • The price of single-photon emission computed tomography devices is deduced on the basis of average spending for the development of the particular type of system and associated devices. (pharmiweb.com)
  • For forecasting the global single-photon emission computed tomography market, various macroeconomic factors and changing trends have been observed, giving an idea about the future of the market. (pharmiweb.com)
  • In the compilation of the report, the forecasts are conducted in terms of CAGR, while other important criteria such as year-on-year growth and incremental dollar opportunity have also been incorporated presenting the client with crystal clear insights and future opportunities likely to emerge in the global single-photon emission computed tomography market. (pharmiweb.com)
  • Ebmeier KP, Booker K, Gregor A, Cull A, Dougall N, Sellar RJ & Goodwin GM (1994) Single photon emission computed tomography in long term survivors of adult brain tumours. (stir.ac.uk)
  • In this report, we describe the use of quantitative single photon emission computed tomography as a tool for comparing the osseointegrating capabilities of two types of implants. (uwi.edu)
  • Methods Thirty‐seven patients and 23 controls underwent high‐resolution single‐photon emission computed tomography. (umontreal.ca)
  • Local and distant failure remains high in this group of patients, so dose escalation has been studied in both single institution and national clinical trials. (frontiersin.org)
  • 11 Malison R, Price L, Berman R. Reduced brain serotonin transporter availability in major depression as measured by [I 123 ]2 β-carbomethoxy-3 β-(4-iodophenyl)-tropane and single photon emission computed tomography. (thieme-connect.com)
  • 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)
  • This study forms the basis of a diagnostic blood test for the HD gene. (medscape.com)
  • In a study of ultrasound and laboratory findings in Wilms tumor survivors with a solitary kidney, signs of kidney damage were seen in 22 of 53 patients (41.5%) on ultrasonography. (medscape.com)
  • Conclusion: This study shows the feasibility of using an AI-based tool for automated and objective interpretation of PET/CT images that can provide assessments of lymph node lesions comparable with that of experienced readers and prognostic information in PCa patients. (lu.se)
  • Fluorescence emission computed tomography detecting near-infrared autofluorescence allows in vivo monitoring of intraplaque hemorrhage, establishing a preclinical technology to assess and monitor plaque instability and thereby test potential plaque-stabilizing drugs. (nature.com)
  • Besides establishing fluorescence emission tomography (FLECT) as a preclinical tool for the detection of plaques with intraplaque hemorrhage and its potential use in testing and monitoring of plaque-stabilizing drugs, our report has the potential to support technical developments for imaging technologies that will ultimately allow to risk stratify atherosclerotic plaques in patients and, in particular, to identify plaques that are prone to cause cardiovascular events. (nature.com)
  • METHODS: We studied 458 subjects who underwent a comprehensive health check-up, which included an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, FDG PET/CT and complete anthropometric measures. (who.int)
  • 4 Booij J, Knol R, Reneman L, Bruin K, Janssen A G, van Royen E A. Iodine-123 labelled nor- β- CIT binds to the serotonin transporter in vivo as assessed by biodistribution studies in rats. (thieme-connect.com)
  • It is a nuclear medicine study that looks at blood flow and activity patterns. (amenclinics.com)
  • Previously the team conducted nuclear medicine studies with a gamma camera. (crh.org)
  • Nuclear medicine can also be used for a wide range of other purposes including bone, kidney, liver, spleen, thyroid and lung scans, MUGA (cardiac blood pooling) scans and gastric emptying studies. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Patients must have no definite evidence of locoregional or distant metastatic disease at the time of study eligibility, as defined by conventional imaging. (urotoday.com)
  • Participants must have cT2-T4N0 disease at the time of the study, as defined by conventional CT or MRI imaging. (urotoday.com)
  • This study sought to evaluate whether objective assessment of the myocardial functional reserve, using strain rate imaging (SRI), allows accurate detection of viable myocardium. (nih.gov)
  • Imaging studies of major depressive disorder have reported structural and functional abnormalities in a variety of spatially diverse brain regions. (psychiatryonline.org)
  • While some studies dedicated in structural neuroimaging credibly address negative impact of low Cbl status, functional imaging reports are limited. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Radionuclide imaging can expose patients to similar amounts of radiation than do comparable computed tomography (CT) studies. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Stress Testing In stress testing, the heart is monitored by electrocardiography (ECG) and often imaging studies during an induced episode of increased cardiac demand so that ischemic areas potentially at risk. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Retrospective Study of Outcomes and Hospitalization Rates of Patients in Italy with a Confirmed Diagnosis o. (medscimonit.com)
  • Indications with potential diagnosis identified in the anamnesis, physical examination and prior obligatory study in patients with fever of unknown origin. (elsevier.es)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of fever of unknown origin (FUO) according to the definition with qualitative study criterion and of patients without diagnosis. (elsevier.es)
  • Retrospective studies in multiple nations have shown delays of greater than 5 years between the onset of symptoms and the correct diagnosis ( 3 - 6 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The present study investigateda possible effect of TDI on ion transport using electrophysiological methods aimed at assessment of ioncurrents occurring in epithelial tissues. (medscimonit.com)
  • Hearing was assessed by using otoacoustic emission testing, and retinae were examined by using handheld fundoscopy. (cdc.gov)
  • This study aimed to assess the incidence of pulmonary embolism and associated factors among confirmed Covid-19 Patients in Ethiopia. (bvsalud.org)
  • This coordinate-based meta-analysis included voxel-based morphometry (VBM) studies and resting-state voxel-based pathophysiology (VBP) studies of blood flow, glucose metabolism, regional homogeneity, and amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (ALFF) and fractional ALFF (fALFF). (psychiatryonline.org)
  • So far CVR-L-Arg has been used to study cerebral endothelial function in many pathological conditions such as stroke, migraine, etc. (hindawi.com)
  • Subsequent excision of metastatic lesions yielded clinical improvement promptly and metastasis of steroid cell tumor was confirmed by postoperative pathological studies. (bvsalud.org)
  • TUESDAY, March 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- As many as one of every four breast tissue biopsies tested for cancer may have been incorrectly diagnosed by pathologists taking part in a study to test their skills. (mentalhelp.net)
  • Biopsies involve getting bone marrow (with a needle) and/or small pieces of lymph node tissue for study with a microscope. (carle.org)
  • In the present study, the authors applied a novel multimodal meta-analytic approach to test the hypothesis that major depression exhibits spatially convergent structural and functional brain abnormalities. (psychiatryonline.org)
  • Patients may or may not have had prior neoadjuvant therapy prior to this study. (urotoday.com)
  • In 1995, a study conducted in Spain also showed that the mean levels of HVA in the CSF of patients with HD were reduced significantly compared with those from healthy controls, patients with dystonia, individuals with other neurologic diseases, and even patients with untreated PD. (medscape.com)
  • Additionally, position emission tomography scanning shows decreased D1 and D2 dopamine receptor binding sites in patients with HD. (medscape.com)
  • Prospective observational study performed from 2009 to 2017 of all patients who were diagnosed with FUO according to the extended definition with qualitative study criterion. (elsevier.es)
  • We present the results of a study into the effect of THA for osteoarthritis on the golfing habits and performance of 750 patients. (bmj.com)
  • WEDNESDAY, March 18, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- An FDA-approved drug doubled the amount of time that patients with Hodgkins lymphoma survived without any progression in their disease, a new study shows. (mentalhelp.net)
  • The present study found that the posttreatment NLR ≥3.1 was independently linked with a higher risk of DM and subsequent degraded survival outcomes in unresectable LAPAC patients managed with exclusive CCRT. (hindawi.com)
  • Sixteen patients (ten with one or more intestinal fistula) developed abdominal wall dehiscence were included in this study. (who.int)
  • The incidence of vertebral osteomyelitis differs, depending on the region and population being studied. (nih.gov)
  • As subtle neuropathological changes in the brain may precede profound symptoms or clinical dementia, neuroimaging study provides a useful tool to probe fundamental mechanisms of disease process. (biomedcentral.com)
  • More recently, phase I/II studies using SBRT for dose escalation after conventional chemoradiation in locally advanced NSCLC have been promising with good apparent safety. (frontiersin.org)
  • Current pathophysiology studies are focused on the origin of the antibody response, the nature of the antigenic complex and pathologic epitopes, the mechanisms of interindividual differences in platelet activation, and the functions of monocytes and endothelial cells. (immune-source.com)
  • Most neoplastic tissues contain an inflammatory component in their microenvironment, and epidemiological studies have demonstrated that persistent inflammation predisposes to many malignancies [ 9 , 10 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Chronic inflammation has been linked to the development of PAC in several studies [ 3 , 12 , 13 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • If one is to evaluate ischemia (reductions in coronary blood flow resulting from coronary artery disease) then individuals must be studied under "stress" conditions and comparisons require "stress-stress" comparisons. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is a study to evaluate treatment after surgery for head and neck cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the mental conditions of cocaine-dependent individuals and school commitment/attachment. (bvsalud.org)
  • In fully developed cases, these studies show cerebral atrophy, especially of the caudate and putamen, to a degree that is almost specific to the disease. (medscape.com)
  • Results of epidemiologic studies have implicated bacteria-induced carcinogens derived from bile salts (eg, lithocholate) as a causative factor in the pathogenesis of cholangiocarcinomas . (medscape.com)
  • The purpose of this study is to compare two treatment approaches that are currently used after surgery for head and neck cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • In contrast, our study demonstrates that autofluorescence in the NIR range uniquely characterizes atherosclerotic plaques with intraplaque hemorrhage and may allow classification of atherosclerotic plaques into lesions of low or high risk for future cardiovascular events. (nature.com)
  • Computerized tomography (CT) of the abdomen showed abdominal paraaortic masses, multiple intrahepatic nodules and retroperitoneal lymph nodes enlargement. (bvsalud.org)
  • study found hearing loss among 13.7% of Clusters started at the level of districts and schoolchildren in Ismailia governorate [5], went down to apartments/place of residence but they used only tympanometry to test for which were considered the end-sampling middle ear diseases. (who.int)
  • The outcome of the vious local studies [3-5], the minimum survey will help set the strategies and poli- sample size required with 95% confidence cies for hearing and ear care in Egypt. (who.int)
  • In Ireland, the demographics of sport related injury (SRI) in children has not adequately been described, as indicated by the paucity of publications in the medical literature, and the purpose of this study was to provide up-to-date data to correct this deficiency. (bmj.com)
  • Multiple studies have examined the issue of the optimal dose of radiotherapy in NSCLC but are complicated by the heterogeneity of the disease itself in terms of size and location of the primary tumor, number and size of involved lymph nodes, and the patient's comorbidities, all of which limit the treatment tolerability and risks. (frontiersin.org)
  • Though initial studies showed a benefit to dose escalation, phase III studies examining dose escalation using standard fractionation or hyperfractionation have failed to show a benefit. (frontiersin.org)
  • MRI diffusion studies have been shown to help differentiate Wilms tumor from neuroblastoma, with the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) being substantially higher for Wilms tumor. (medscape.com)
  • We studied the clinical characteristics for 104 infants born with microcephaly in the delivery hospitals of Pernambuco State, Brazil, during 2015. (cdc.gov)