In cardiac nuclear medicine examinations, absorption in the body is the main factor in the degradation of the image quality. The Chang and external source methods were used to correct for absorption ...

Calcific diskitis (CD) is a rare condition characterized by inflammation and calcification of an intervertebral disk, typically causing localized back pain. We present the case of a 65-y-old woman ...

Quantification tools for SPECT/CT are a field of ongoing research among hybrid imaging techniques. A recent multicenter study evaluating SUV SPECT software on phantoms showed that quantitative ...

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NC) is a pivotal preoperative treatment for oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), but its efficacy varies among patients. This study aims to predict the efficacy of NC in ...

In the era of high-sensitivity troponin, minor elevations are often attributed to noncardiac etiologies. However, in patients who present with characteristic symptoms, any troponin elevation is ...

18F-FDG PET/CT is crucial for cancer diagnosis; however, respiratory motion often causes misregistration between PET and CT images. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a custom-made respiratory ...

Handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals are a key contributor to staff radiation dose. Shielded automated infusion devices potentially standardize and reduce radiation exposure during ...

Gastrosplenic fistula is a rare complication mainly arising secondary to the involvement of the stomach or spleen by lymphoma. Delayed diagnosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We ...

The horse racing industry, like any sport, must contend with the effects of injuries on an athlete’s performance and longevity. Catastrophic fractures linked to preexisting bone fatigue can be ...

This study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of video goggles in distracting children undergoing PET/CT and to determine whether the goggles create CT and PET artifacts. Methods: Video ...

A 70-y-old woman was referred for a dual-isotope subtraction scintigraphy with 123I and 99mTc-sestamibi in combination with SPECT/CT and ultrasound for the localization of parathyroid adenoma. Aside ...

The radiopharmaceutical development and approval process in the U.S. has changed dramatically over the past decade with the emergence of several new and exciting diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. This ...