Nuclear Medicine

Targeted Therapy Delivers Radiation Directly To Cells in Hard-To-Treat Cancers
Researchers who had previously established the efficacy of alpha-particle emitter radiopharmaceutical therapy in managing various metastatic cancers that are unresponsive to standard treatments are now set to further enhance its applications. More...08 Jan 2024

New PET Tracer Noninvasively Identifies Cancer Gene Mutation for More Precise Diagnosis
A novel PET imaging tracer has been proven to safely and effectively detect KRAS for targeted tumor therapy, allowing healthcare professionals to design more effective, personalized treatment strategies. More...03 Jan 2024


Novel PET Imaging Tracer Noninvasively Identifies Cancer Gene Mutation for More Precise Diagnosis
A new study has found a novel PET imaging tracer can safely and effectively detect the common KRAS cancer gene mutation which is an important molecular marker for tumor-targeted therapy. More...21 Dec 2023



New PET Radiotracer Aids Early, Noninvasive Detection of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers have developed a new PET radiotracer that enables the creation of a detailed inflammation map of the entire gastrointestinal tract, which is instrumental in accurately detecting and staging inflammatory bowel disease. More...16 Nov 2023
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Noninvasive PET Imaging Technique Helps Visualize Inflammatory Cells in Human Heart
AI Tool for PET Imaging Enables Fully Automated Detection and Evaluation of Brain Tumors
AI Identifies Advanced Lung Cancer Patients Who Respond to Immunotherapy
Advanced Assistive Technology Predicts Organ Deformation during Radiotherapy
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Whole-Body PET/CT Predicts Response to HER2-Targeted Therapy in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Biodegradable Balloon to Revolutionize Rectal Protection from Toxicity during Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy
AI Model for PET Imaging Determines Patient Response to Brain Tumor Treatments
PET Imaging Can Predict Survival in Patients with Brain Tumors
New Imaging Method Could Accurately Identify Serious Lung Infections in Real Time
MRI-Guided Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Improves Treatment Accuracy
Novel Radiotracer Superior at Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease in Obese Patients
SPECT/CT Can Guide Treatment Decisions in Prostate Cancer Patients
First Truly Portable Gamma Camera Brings Molecular Imaging to Patient Bedside
New Imaging Method Superior for Diagnosing Multiple Types of Cancer
Novel Ingestible Capsule X-Ray Dosimeter Enables Real-Time Radiotherapy Monitoring
Molecular Imaging Offers Insight into Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment
PSMA PET Aids Decision Making in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Real-Time 3D Imaging Provides First-of-Its-Kind View of X-Rays Hitting Inside Body During Radiation Therapy
New Imaging Technique Could Measure Absorbed Dose from Radiation Therapy
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