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.

New AI tool could expedite treatment decisions for glioblastoma patients
The method utilizes findings from PET/MR imaging to differentiate between changes in tissue owed to treatment versus tumor progression.
New Lantern's AI-enabled additions aimed at streamlining mammo and PET workflows
The San Francisco-based company says the updates will accelerate radiology workflows by removing administrative burdens and freeing up radiologists to spend more time reviewing imaging exams instead.
New radioummonotherapy may be more effective at treating ovarian cancer than current standard of care
The method targets cancer stem cells, which are highly tumorigenic and known to play a significant role in relapse, cancer spread and treatment resistance.
Opioid overdose medications may be more effective in women, according to new PET imaging study
Experts involved in a new analysis suggest their findings could help bring about more effective treatments for opioid use disorders.
PET imaging findings support use of intranasal drug delivery for Alzheimer's patients
The discovery is giving researchers vital new information that can be used to develop precision treatments for neurological conditions.

FDA approves expanded use of PET imaging agent

The product's updated indications include quantification and long-term monitoring of amyloid plaques on imaging.

'Powerful' new PET agent improves the diagnosis of triple-negative breast cancer

The agent “exhibits powerful tumor delineation” in challenging cases of determining cancer subtypes, and could potentially lead to more personalized, effective treatment strategies.

Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics

The deal will create a Therapy Command Center to support the study and use of theranostics across Massachusetts General Hospital and its affiliated centers in bordering states.

SNMMI unveils its 2025 Image of the Year

The designation was awarded to a research team from China, who analyzed the efficacy of a novel radiotracer developed to target expression of the PD-L1 protein in suspected head and neck cancers.

Tau tangles on PET scans may signal impending cognitive decline in asymptomatic individuals

New data highlight the significance of tau-positive imaging in the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

PET imaging reveals long-term heart and lung damage from COVID-19

New data highlight the long-lasting effects of the coronavirus, revealing changes that are not detectable by standard medical assessments.

Imaging shows why music makes us happy

Experts believe their findings could be significant for treating both pain and mental health disorders.

PET method offers new insight into inflammation of the brain

Researchers are hopeful that their technique could improve the diagnosis of conditions associated with neural inflammation.

PET/CT

New AI tool could expedite treatment decisions for glioblastoma patients

New Lantern's AI-enabled additions aimed at streamlining mammo and PET workflows

New radioummonotherapy may be more effective at treating ovarian cancer than current standard of care

Opioid overdose medications may be more effective in women, according to new PET imaging study

PET imaging findings support use of intranasal drug delivery for Alzheimer's patients