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Read article: Compton imaging opens up new avenues for diagnostic imaging Nuclear medicine Research update Compton imaging opens up new avenues for diagnostic imaging A high-performance Compton camera could prove invaluable for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging applications
Read article: SNMMI Annual Meeting highlights nuclear medicine innovation Nuclear medicine Research update SNMMI Annual Meeting highlights nuclear medicine innovation The virtual SNMMI 2020 Annual Meeting showcased advances in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine
Read article: GPS for cancer cells: PET tracks real-time migration of single radiolabelled cells Nuclear medicine Research update GPS for cancer cells: PET tracks real-time migration of single radiolabelled cells Single breast cancer cells loaded with radiolabelled nanoparticles and injected into mice can be tracked through the body using PET
Read article: Deep learning improves cardiac images from SPECT-only scanners Nuclear medicine Research update Deep learning improves cardiac images from SPECT-only scanners A deep learning-based model estimates attenuation maps directly from emission data, enhancing myocardial perfusion imaging on SPECT-only scanners
Read article: PET scans could help develop shorter TB treatments Nuclear medicine Research update PET scans could help develop shorter TB treatments PET/CT scans that track whether a drug reaches a lung lesion could help improve the effectiveness of tuberculosis treatments
Read article: PET tracks down causes of fever in children Nuclear medicine Research update PET tracks down causes of fever in children FDG-PET/CT provides a valuable diagnostic tool for evaluating children with fever of unknown origin
Read article: FDG-PET displays its prowess in dementia detection Nuclear medicine Research update FDG-PET displays its prowess in dementia detection In a direct comparison, FDG-PET proved superior to MRI with arterial spin labelling for diagnosing various forms of dementia