The role of coughing as a gastroesophageal-reflux provoking maneuver: the scintigraphical evaluation.

abstract：:Following androgen ablation therapy, skeletal metastases from prostate cancer appear in some instances to show an increase in 99Tcm-methylene diphosphonate (99Tcm-MDP) uptake. Such a phenomenon could represent a mechanism to increase delivery of bone-seeking therapeutic agents to skeletal metastatic sites. The aim of ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Bushnell DL,Madsen M,Kahn D,Nathan M,Williams RD

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Concurrent inflammation or anemia at the time of PET/computed tomography (CT) could be one of several causes of diffuse splenic (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) uptake. In this study, we focused on cytokines to investigate interactions during this phenomenon and clarify the significance of splenic (18)F-...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Pak K,Kim SJ,Kim IJ,Kim DU,Kim K,Kim H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:System upgrades are a constant feature of many highly technical specialties and are normally assumed to have a negligible effect on patient data. We report on the assessment of an upgrade made to a Norland XR-26 dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) system. The upgraded version (2.3) consisted of new hip positioning ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Simmons A,Barrington SF,Archbold LJ,O'Doherty MJ,Coakley AJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Planar pulmonary scintigraphy is still regularly performed for the evaluation of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, only about 50-80% of cases can be resolved by this approach. This study evaluates the ability of tomographic acquisition (single photon emission computed tomography, SPECT) of the perfusion scan to improv...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Collart JP,Roelants V,Vanpee D,Lacrosse M,Trigaux JP,Delaunois L,Gillet JB,De Coster P,Vander Borght T

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Echocardiography plays a central role in the diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). However, apical involvement of HCM may be missed because of foreshortening and inadequate clinical suspicion. These patients may be referred for single-photon emission computed tomography imaging. METHODS:We present...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Irwin RB,Arumugam P,Khattar RS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During measurements of the extrinsic spatial resolution of a gamma camera, it was noted that there was a variation with the position in the field of view. The problem was traced to the collimator, and this was confirmed by inspection of the parallel hole structure. Removal of the cover showed that the lead foil honeyc...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Harris AM,Ward RJ

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This survey was designed to assess the trends in the frequencies of nuclear medicine procedures in the UK and to determine their contributions to the annual collective effective dose to the UK population. The average activities administered by nuclear medicine departments were compared with guidance on diagn...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Hart D,Wall BF

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease is associated with a loss in presynaptic cholinergic function. It has been suggested that cholinergic inhibitors such as donepezil hydrochloride (Donepezil) could restore this function and improve some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Previous work has shown that Donepezil improves cognitive...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Staff RT,Gemmell HG,Shanks MF,Murray AD,Venneri A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Although rib uptake is frequently detected in follow-up bone scans of breast cancer patients, few studies have assessed its clinical significance. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Among 1208 breast cancer patients who underwent a bone scan between 2011 and 2014, 157 patients presented with newly detected rib uptake at follow-...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Seo M,Ko BK,Tae SY,Koh SJ,Noh YJ,Choi HJ,Bae K,Bang M,Jun S,Park SH

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The carbon urea breath test ((14)C-UBT) is a noninvasive technique used to detect Helicobacter pylori infection in patients presenting with dyspeptic symptoms. The present study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of indigenously produced (14)C-UBT capsules by the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology, India....

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Tiwari BP,Nistala S,Patil SP,Kalgutkar DP,Jaychandran N,Chander H,Basu S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In our study, tumor heterogeneity was evaluated using the parameters skewness and kurtosis on pretreatment Ga-68 DOTA-TATE PET/CT to assess therapy responses of lesions in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP NETs) treated with peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT). METHOD:We ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Önner H,Abdülrezzak Ü,Tutuş A

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can present as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and/or acute pulmonary embolism (PE). In fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT, 18F-FDG activity along the deep veins of the lower extremities (LE) is often observed and, unless it is associated with focal intense activity, is not conside...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Zhu HJ,Hess S,Rubello D,Goris ML,Alavi A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess, by positron emission tomography (PET), the effect on cerebral functional activity of a new lorazepam-gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) conjugate [3-(4-acetamido)-butyrril lorazepam (DDS2700)]. Ten healthy volunteers were studied by PET and [18F]fluoro-deoxy-D-glucose ([18F]FDG) under ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Moresco RM,Tettamanti M,Gobbo C,Del Sole A,Ravasi L,Messa C,Paulesu E,Lucignani G,Perani D,Fazio F

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Assessing the relative function of each of the three kidneys using nuclear scintigraphy with standard planar imaging in patients having undergone kidney transplant is problematic because of the different photon-attenuation factors associated with native versus transplanted kidneys. To address this, we applied...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Palmer MR,Donohoe KJ,Francis JM,A Mandelbrot D

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In busy nuclear medicine departments, the F+0 protocol for diuretic renography is routinely used to shorten the acquisition time. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of the F+0 protocol on the split renal function (SRF) during a dynamic renal scan using technetium-99m diethylene triamine pentaacetic ac...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Kandeel AA,Elhossainy SA,Elsayed ND

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to assess the efficacy of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG)-PET for predicting overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) in oesophageal cancer patients after definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) and prognostic importance of metabolic response detected by post-treatment PET at ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Onal C,Torun N,Guler OC,Yildirim BA

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral blood flow (CBF) can be quantified non-invasively using the brain perfusion index (BPI) determined from radionuclide angiographic data generated with 99mTc-hexamethylpropylene amine oxime (99mTc-HMPAO). When measuring the BPI, manual drawing of regions of interest (ROIs) (manual ROI method) for the extraction...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Murase K,Nagayoshi M,Uenishi Y,Kawamata M,Yamazaki Y,Takasawa M,Oku N,Hatazawa J

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Orofacial granulomatosis is a granulomatous inflammatory disorder, affecting the soft tissues of the face and mouth. The predominant feature is disfiguring lip swelling. Patients with this condition may be exhibiting a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction to dietary or environmental allergens, or these may be the orofaci...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Gibson J,Neilly JB,Wray AP,Evans TJ,MacKenzie JR,McKillop JH

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) suffer from serious and life-threatening infections. These patients often present with pyrexia but without localizing signs. Despite its high sensitivity in identifying focal infection 67Ga citrate scintigraphy lacks specificity; lymphoma and solid tumours ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Buscombe JR,Miller RF,Lui D,Ell PJ

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the presence of abnormal fluid collection (e.g. ascites), the measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) based on a small number (1-4) of plasma samples fails. This study investigated how a few samples will allow adequate characterization of plasma clearance to give a robust and accurate GFR measurement. A tot...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Murray AW,Gannon MA,Barnfield MC,Waller ML

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A mismatch between thallium-201 ((201)Tl) and iodine-123 ((123)I)-beta-methyl iodophenyl pentadecanoic acid (BMIPP) dual single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) reflects a dysfunctional but viable myocardium, such as stunned or hibernating myocardium, in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD)...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Fujita K,Kasama S,Kurabayashi M

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) originates from parafollicular C cells of the thyroid and accounts for 3-12% of all thyroid cancers. As opposed to other types of dedifferentiated thyroid tumours, MTC cells are highly functional, producing and secreting high amounts of calcitonin and carcinoembryonic antigen. As parafol...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Bozkurt MF,Uğur O,Banti E,Grassetto G,Rubello D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Myocardial perfusion SPECT is frequently affected by artefacts related to abdominal activity. Metoclopramide has been suggested to relieve this, but two previous studies have shown conflicting results. METHODS:Ninety-five patients received 10 mg metoclopramide orally after injection of 99mTc-tetrofosmin for...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Grüning T,Brogsitter C,Khonsari M,Jones IW,Nevin SM,Burchert W

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of authors have indicated a more sensitive detection of renal cortical defects using single photon emission tomography (SPET) compared with planar imaging when performing 99Tcm-dimer-captosuccinic acid (99Tcm-DMSA) renal scintigraphy. The place of SPET in the evaluation of kidneys in adults suspected of acute...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Everaert H,Flamen P,Franken PR,Peeters P,Bossuyt A,Piepsz A

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this case-control study was to determine whether semi-quantitative indices derived from salivary time-activity curves (TACs) are useful in the diagnosis and management of xerostomia. METHODS:Twenty-six healthy volunteers and 83 consecutive patients with xerostomia, including a subset of 40 patients ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Booker J,Howarth D,Taylor L,Voutnis D,Sutherland D

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary involvement in Behçet's disease (BD) is reported to indicate poor prognosis and high mortality. Our aim was to evaluate the pulmonary vascular status in BD. As 123I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (123I-MIBG) shares the same uptake, storage and release mechanisms as norepinephrine, associated with the functional st...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Unlü M,Akincioglu C,Yamaç K,Onder M

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To verify the negative predictive value of pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy with single photon emission computed tomography (V/Q SPECT) in ruling out pulmonary thromboembolism. METHODS:V/Q SPECT using 99mTc-Technegas was performed on 584 patients to rule out pulmonary thromboembolism between Octo...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Leblanc M,Leveillée F,Turcotte E

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:(99m)Tc dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) renal scans can provide accurate diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis, its sequelae (renal scars) and differential renal function (DRF). The purposes of this retrospective study were (1) to assess the relationship between DRF obtained during acute pyelonephritis and at follow-up, an...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Lee BF,Chiou YY,Chuang CM,Wu PS,Wu YC,Chiu NT

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging using [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) is recognized to have a major role in oncological imaging. Over recent years there has been a steady increase in the use of gamma camera PET (GCPET) systems as these are less expensive than dedicated PET scanners and facilitat...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Marshall C,Mustafa S,Wheatley DC,Eremin JE,El-Sheemy M,Jibril JA,Eremin O,Griffiths PA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart uptake and clearance of 123I-15-(p-iodophenyl)-3(R,S)-methyl- pentadecanoic acid (BMIPP) by whole-body scintigraphy in relation to left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was evaluated in 34 patients with ischaemic heart disease. At 45 and 210 min after injection, anterior whole-body images were obtained. In e...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Matsunari I,Saga T,Taki J,Akashi Y,Wakasugi T,Hirai JI,Aoyama T,Matoba M,Nishikawa T,Ichiyanagi K

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00