PET/CT

Positron emission tomography/computed tomography is a hybrid nuclear medicine imaging technique that helps radiologists spot abnormal metabolic activity. PET/CT is commonly used to diagnose cancers, heart diseases and certain brain disorders, among other conditions.

FAPI PET shows promise to make a big impact in cardiovascular imaging
More and more imaging researchers are starting to examine the potential of using fibroblast activation protein inhibitors (FAPI) to manage patients with suspected cardiovascular disease.
Software glitch prompts FDA recall of popular PET systems
The recall was issued due to the potential for the systems to produce artifacts during PET exams.
Bayer expands into molecular imaging with cardiac amyloidosis tracer acquisitions
Bayer is acquiring two cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers from Attralus, one for PET and one for SPECT. The SPECT tracer is also a theranostic agent to both image and treat amyloidosis.
Key trends in medical imaging systems at RSNA 2025
Sarah-Jane James, imaging market analyst for Signify Research, discusses key trends in the specialty that she saw at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting.
Positron raises $2M to expand PET-CT commercialization
The New York-based imaging company is now focused on expanding sales for the cost-effective PET-CT system it developed with Neusoft Medical Systems.

SNMMI Image of the Year 68Ga-FAPI-46 PET/CT heart attack acute myocardial infarction

FAPI PET shows promise to make a big impact in cardiovascular imaging

More and more imaging researchers are starting to examine the potential of using fibroblast activation protein inhibitors (FAPI) to manage patients with suspected cardiovascular disease.

Software glitch prompts FDA recall of popular PET systems

The recall was issued due to the potential for the systems to produce artifacts during PET exams.

PET-CT imaging of 124-I evuzamitide and SPECT-CT imaging of 99mTc-p5+14 showed radiotracer uptake in both AL and ATTR amyloid throughout the myocardium. Emily B. Martin, Anne Kassira, Alan Stuckey, et al. A tale of two tracers - Amyloid imaging with investigational radiotracers iodine (124I) evuzamitide and 99mTc-p5+14 (AT-05). https://www.journalofnuclearcardiology.org/article/S1071-3581(25)00325-3/abstract.

Bayer expands into molecular imaging with cardiac amyloidosis tracer acquisitions

Bayer is acquiring two cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers from Attralus, one for PET and one for SPECT. The SPECT tracer is also a theranostic agent to both image and treat amyloidosis.

Sarah-Jane James, CT, MRI, molecular imaging senior market analyst for Signify Research, explains key trends in imaging systems she saw at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2025 meeting.

Key trends in medical imaging systems at RSNA 2025

Sarah-Jane James, imaging market analyst for Signify Research, discusses key trends in the specialty that she saw at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting.

Positron NeuSight PET-CT 64 slice scanner

Positron raises $2M to expand PET-CT commercialization

The New York-based imaging company is now focused on expanding sales for the cost-effective PET-CT system it developed with Neusoft Medical Systems.

Leading nuclear medicine organizations collaborate to streamline PET accreditation

The groups have jointly endorsed a unified framework “to standardize and harmonize quantitative PET imaging worldwide.”

Copper-based radiotracer excels at PSMA imaging

Copper-based PSMA radiotracer shines in clinical trial

The tracer's extended half-life of over three hours could make it a promising candidate for future prostate cancer diagnostics.

Telix says new kidney cancer imaging agent alters treatment plans for 50% of patients

The positive findings come after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration previously shared concerns related to sterility assurance issues during the drug’s production.