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Nuclear Medicine

Using Specialized PET/CT Scanning to Detect Cancerous Tumors

A university medical center is the first in the United States to perform a specialized PET/CT scan to locate the presence of tumors effectively. More...
17 Aug 2010

Scientists Create, Watch Tumor-Fighting Immune Cells Attack Cancer

Researchers have created a large, well-stocked army of tumor-seeking immune system cells, which they could see in real time, using PET imaging as the cellular payload traveled throughout the body to locate and attack deadly melanomas. More...
10 Aug 2010

PET Imaging Could Aid in Predicting Alzheimer's Disease Progression

Recent research suggests that specific brain scans combined with memory tests could indicate whether people with mild cognitive impairment will go on to develop Alzheimer's disease. More...
09 Aug 2010
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SPECT/PET Image of the Year Shows Parathyroid Disease in Greater Detail

Research shows that molecular imaging fusion with high-resolution computed tomography anatomy may result in precise localization of parathyroid lesions. More...
27 Jul 2010

Hybrid Imaging Developed to Simplify Nuclear Medicine and Address Clinicians' Needs

New imaging TOF-PET technology measures the actual time difference between the detection of coincident gamma rays for more accurate localization, producing a higher quality image with shorter imaging times and allowing for lower tracer dose amounts in patients, as well as increased diagnostic confidence. More...
23 Jul 2010

New Molecular Imaging Biomarker Effectively Demonstrates Malignant Prostate Tumors

Thomas Jefferson University and NuView Life Sciences have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for advancing the development of a new molecular imaging compound that identifies genomic expressions linked to prostate cancer. More...
22 Jul 2010

Silicone Oil Helps Shield Vision During Radiation Therapy for Eye Cancer

A commonly used substance called silicone oil could protect vision in patients undergoing radiation therapy for ocular melanoma. More...
22 Jul 2010
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