Positron Emission Tomography

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Dec 02, 2016 03:10 AM EST

Researchers May Have Found A Way To Detect Brain Damage

New study reveals that researchers are exploring a way to detect brain injury in NFL players.

Sep 13, 2013 11:57 PM EDT

The Science of Medical Imaging: SPECT and PET

The article series Science of Medical Imaging examines the technology behind non-invasive methods of creating images of the human body. In this first installment, we look at two types of emission imaging: positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerised tomography (SPECT).

Jul 09, 2013 03:22 PM EDT

New Marker Substance for Better Cancer Therapies Developed

Scientists from ETH Zurich have developed a new substance that enables certain tumour types to be rendered visible in high resolution using positron emission tomography. The so-called tracer has successfully been tested in mice. Now the researchers are planning clinical trials in humans.