Read article: Multiplexed PET can image two radiotracers in a single scan Nuclear medicine Research update Multiplexed PET can image two radiotracers in a single scan A reconstruction method that separates two PET isotopes increases the information attainable from a single diagnostic scan
Read article: Innovative devices ramp the resolution of PET imaging Nuclear medicine Research update Innovative devices ramp the resolution of PET imaging The SNMMI annual meeting saw researchers highlight novel techniques for improving the performance of PET scanners
Read article: Compact radiation detector could expedite the use of dynamic PET Nuclear medicine Research update Compact radiation detector could expedite the use of dynamic PET A cost-effective, compact detector that non-invasively measures arterial radiotracer concentration could simplify dynamic PET imaging
Read article: New Oak Ridge centre to boost US isotope production Projects and facilities News New Oak Ridge centre to boost US isotope production New facility will produce a wide range of isotopes including those that can be used to make radioisotopes for medical applications
Read article: Imaging agent that detects demyelination proves safe in first human tests Nuclear medicine Research update Imaging agent that detects demyelination proves safe in first human tests A PET radiotracer that detects damage to the protective insulating layer around neurons proves well tolerated in first tests in humans
Read article: Heterostructured scintillators improve timing resolution of PET detectors Nuclear medicine Research update Heterostructured scintillators improve timing resolution of PET detectors Could scintillators made from two complementary materials help TOF-PET scanners achieve their ultimate timing goal?
Read article: Advances in nuclear medicine technology reduce radiation exposure and shorten scan times Nuclear medicine Research update Advances in nuclear medicine technology reduce radiation exposure and shorten scan times Researchers at the recent SNMMI Annual Meeting presented the latest developments in PET and SPECT instrumentation
Read article: Bringing time‑of‑flight quality to non‑TOF PET images Nuclear medicine Research update Bringing time‑of‑flight quality to non‑TOF PET images Deep learning models improve lesion detectability in images from PET scanners without time-of-flight capability
Read article: SNMMI Annual Meeting highlights advances in nuclear medicine Nuclear medicine Research update SNMMI Annual Meeting highlights advances in nuclear medicine This year’s SNMMI Annual Meeting saw researchers share the latest findings in areas including targeted radionuclide alpha therapy and imaging of post-COVID-19 lung disease
Read article: Two radiotracers work better than one for cancer imaging Nuclear medicine Research update Two radiotracers work better than one for cancer imaging Proof-of-concept study demonstrates that dual-tracer PET/CT improves detection of malignant lesions