In recent years, there has been an influx of new tracers into the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Most of those that have been Food and Drug Administration–approved for clinical ...

JNMT is the only peer-reviewed publication dedicated to nuclear medicine technology. Published quarterly, each issue features continuing education articles written by leading educators in nuclear ...

We sought to assess the diagnostic value of 68Ga-fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)–46 PET/CT for obtaining information on organ involvement in the process of inflammation and fibrosis in ...

This article discusses CT radiation dose, the measurement of CT dose, and CT image quality. The most commonly used dose descriptor is CT dose index, which represents the dose to a location (e.g., ...

Pharmacology principles provide a key understanding that underpins the clinical and research roles of nuclear medicine practitioners. This article is the second in a series of articles that aims to ...

There is an emerging need for greater understanding of pharmacology principles among technical staff. Indeed, the responsibility of dose preparation and administration, under any level of supervision, ...

RADIATION HORMESIS INVESTIGATIONS. From the time that the x-ray was discovered until the mid-1940s, the idea of the hormetic effects of radiation was supported by the scientific literature, and public ...

Optimal technique for planar bone scanning improves image quality, which in turn improves diagnostic efficacy. Because planar bone scanning is one of the most frequently performed nuclear medicine ...

Thyroid follicular epithelial cell–derived cancer includes papillary carcinoma, follicular carcinoma, Hürthle cell carcinoma, poorly differentiated thyroid cancer, and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma.

While the establishment and operation of an equine nuclear medicine department share several principles with those of human nuclear medicine departments, they require an additional skill set to ensure ...

Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is an important imaging modality in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease. MPI plays a key role in diagnosing cardiovascular disease, establishing ...

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Tools have been developed to accurately diagnose and evaluate coronary artery disease. Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) provides ...