Normal distribution pattern and physiological variants of 68Ga-PSMA-11 PET/CT imaging.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare 99Tcm-teboroxime and 201T1 myocardial studies with particular regard to the classification of perfusion defects as reversible or fixed. Twenty patients with a history of previous myocardial infarction and suspected effort ischaemia underwent exercise 201T1 scintigraphy with early (...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Bisi G,Sciagrà R,Santoro GM,Zerauschek F,Fazzini PF

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with a wide variety of orthopaedic disorders can be usefully investigated by nuclear medicine techniques, mostly by bone scintigraphy. Overall this area of nuclear medicine activity is increasing which is a trend that can be expected to continue. The principal conditions that are imaged are fractures and thei...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Ryan PJ,Fogelman I

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Congenital obstructive renal disease often requires a decision early in the child's life on whether or not surgery is required. Differential renal function (DRF) calculated from the renogram provides important information for the correct decision in this process. A recent publication cast doubt as to the rel...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Dissing TH,Eskild-Jensen A,Pedersen M,Anderson PJ,Rittig N,Frøkiaer J,Gordon I

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Captopril renography is used for the non-invasive diagnosis of renovascular hypertension, but suffers from the drawbacks of lower sensitivity and false-positive tests due to a fall in blood pressure. Aspirin renography has been proposed as a useful test for evaluation of unilateral renal artery stenoses of moderate de...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Maini A,Gambhir S,Singhal M,Kher V

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To make quantitative methods of nuclear medicine more available, four centres in Croatia participated in the national intercomparison study, following the materials and methods used in the previous international study organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The study task was to calculate the activ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Grošev D,Gregov M,Wolfl MR,Krstonošić B,Debeljuh DD

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to compare quantitative ECG-gated single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) (QGS) and model-based ECG-gated single-photon emission computed tomography (MBGS) for determination of end-diastolic cardiac volume (EDV), end-systolic cardiac volume (ESV), and left ventricular...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Khorsand A,Gyöngyösi M,Graf S,Zamini S,Schuster E,Sochor H,Porenta G

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:An image-processing algorithm (AUTOROI) has been developed to totally automatically (or with manual assistance) detect whole-kidney contours and generate renal regions of interest (ROI) for the extraction of the quantitative measurements used in the interpretation of Tc-mercaptoacetyltriglycine (Tc-MAG3) r...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Garcia EV,Folks R,Pak S,Taylor A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual gating is a method of dividing the data of a cardiac PET scan into smaller bins according to the respiratory motion and the ECG of the patient. It reduces the undesirable motion artefacts in images, but produces several images for interpretation and decreases the quality of single images. By using motio...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Klén R,Noponen T,Koikkalainen J,Lötjönen J,Thielemans K,Hoppela E,Sipilä H,Teräs M,Knuuti J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate pulmonary nodules (PNs) by incorporating time sensitivity (S) factor in the retention index (RI) and compare with the traditional fixed interval method. After obtaining approval from the Human Investigations Committee, 97 PNs from 81 patients (age=70±11) referred for dual-time fluo...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Wong CY,Al-faham Z,Jolepalem P,Wong WW,Thie J

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Paragangliomas are rare tumours of neural crest origin that express high levels of somatostatin receptor. Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT is a widely accepted method for imaging of neuroendocrine tumours. This study was performed to review a Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT patient database and to establish the impact of the moda...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Skoura E,Priftakis D,Novruzov F,Caplin ME,Gnanasegaran G,Navalkissoor S,Bomanji J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymph node metastases are significant prognostic factors in localized non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Nodal micrometastases may not be detected using current histological methods. AIM:To determine the accuracy and role of sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) in patients with NSCLC. METHODS:Intraoperative techne...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Atinkaya C,Ozlem Küçük N,Koparal H,Aras G,Sak SD,Ozdemir N

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since 99Tcm-DTPA is diffusible and not significantly protein bound in plasma, it rapidly enters the extravascular space following injection. Therefore, during the first few minutes of the DTPA renogram, the period on which the measurements of individual kidney glomerular filtration rate and differential function are b...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Peters AM,George P,Ballardie F,Gordon I,Todd-Pokropek A

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Increasing evidence, primarily from animal studies and patients with compromised neurotransmitter systems, indicates a possibly important role for dopamine in modulating sleep. We therefore conducted this study to explore the relation between sleep and dopamine in healthy adults. METHODS:We used the Pittsburgh...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Lee BF,Chiu NT,Kuang Yang Y,Lin Chu C

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test the applicability of Tc-dextran joint scintigraphy in the assessment of disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and to compare it with the clinical disease activity scores and laboratory parameters. METHODS:Twenty-seven patients with RA were investigated using Tc-dextran joint scintigr...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Kaya M,Tuna H,Fatih Firat M,Tuna F,Seren G,Necmi Yigitbasi O

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In normal adults, the maintenance of phosphate balance involves the reabsorption of 85-90% of filtered phosphate by the proximal tubule. At a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 125 ml min-1 and a plasma phosphate concentration of 1.3 mmol l-1, the filtered phosphate is approximately 235 mmol day-1. Following intraven...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Nair N,Mahadeo DS,Patel R

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many studies have attempted to assess the significance of the use of the β(-)particle emitter praseodymium-142 ((142)Pr) in cancer treatment. As praseodymium oxide (Pr(2)O(3)) powder is not water soluble, it was dissolved in HCl solution and the resultant solution had to be pH adjusted to be in an injectable ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Bakht MK,Sadeghi M,Ahmadi SJ,Sadjadi SS,Tenreiro C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to define indices which could be used to assess the quality of care of children undergoing an examination requiring intravenous (i.v.) access in an integrated department of radiology and to see if these indices could be quantified. A prospective study of all patients requiring an i.v. injecti...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Sherazi Z,Gordon I

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the biodistribution, internal radiation dosimetry and toxicity of the humanized MAb h-R3 labelled with Tc in humans. METHODS:Twenty-five patients with suspected epithelial-derived tumours were included in this study and divided into two groups: group I consisted of 10 patients who received 3 mg/1110 MB...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Torres LA,Perera A,Batista JF,Hernández A,Crombet T,Ramos M,Neninger E,Pérez M,Sánchez EL,Romero S,Aguilar V,Coca MA,Iznaga-Escobar N

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the ability of Ga DOTA-NOC PET/computed tomography (CT) to differentiate dural metastases from meningioma. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients who underwent a Ga DOTA-NOC PET/CT for differentiating meningiomas from dural metastases were included in the study. A visual score was assigned to the dural lesi...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Purandare NC,Puranik A,Shah S,Agrawal A,Gupta T,Moiyadi A,Shetty P,Shridhar E,Patil V,Rangarajan V

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The recent introduction of high-efficiency solid-state gamma cameras for myocardial perfusion single photon emission computed tomography has enabled lower patient radiation dose, faster imaging, and improved image quality. However, artifacts still complicate interpretation. Prone imaging is a common maneuver ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Howard BA,Roy Choudhury K,Oldan JD,Pagnanelli RA,Borges-Neto S

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were (1) to compare N-isopropyl-p-[I-123]-iodoamphetamine (123I-IMP) SPET with computed tomography (CT) in chronic-stage head trauma patients with neurological abnormalities and (2) to quantify regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) in patients with chronic-stage head trauma. 123I-IMP SPET and CT w...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Nagamachi S,Nishikawa T,Ono S,Kawasaki K,Eguchi G,Hoshi H,Jinnouchi S,Ohnishi T,Futami S,Watanabe K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new radiopharmaceutical, 99Tcm-hexamethylpropyleneamine oxime (99Tcm-HM-PAO) is described. This agent displays considerable promise for imaging cerebral blood flow. In studies in rats and one human volunteer, 99Tcm-HM-PAO demonstrates good brain uptake, prolonged retention of activity in the brain, and slow regional...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Holmes RA,Chaplin SB,Royston KG,Hoffman TJ,Volkert WA,Nowotnik DP,Canning LR,Cumming SA,Harrison RC,Higley B

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Extraskeletal findings detected on whole-body low-dose unenhanced computed tomography (CT) as a part of F-NaF PET/CT scans can be numerous and present challenges for further management. Here, we investigate the frequency and clinical significance of extraskeletal findings among 130 consecutive patients undergoi...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Guo HH,Moradi F,Iagaru A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a lack of systematic nephrographic studies on epidemic nephritis (EN). We studied 10 patients with EN using [99Tcm]MAG3 gamma camera nephrography and followed up 9 of them 22-68 days later when they had clinically recovered. Variables for renal clearance of [99Tcm]MAG3 and the retention of radioactivity in th...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Paul R,Kiiliäinen H,Tarssanen L,Vorne M

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gated myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (g-MPS) provides functional information on the left ventricle (LV) apart from the perfusion status. Computer algorithm-based LV ejection fraction (EF) calculated from resting g-MPS has been found to be reliable in patients with normal perfusion. However, its role in ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Harisankar CN,Mittal BR,Kamaleshwaran KK,Parmar M,Bhattacharya A,Singh B,Mahajan R

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the use of adenosine, dobutamine and arbutamine with (99m)Tc-tetrofosmin myocardial perfusion imaging. Forty patients under investigation for suspected coronary artery disease were recruited. Each had a resting scan and two separate stress scans on different days, in a randomized cross-over study. Resulta...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Wright DJ,Williams SG,Lindsay HS,Sheard KL,Thorley PJ,Sivananthan UM

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ICRP has now recommended that the dose limit to the surface of the mother's abdomen during the declared term of pregnancy is reduced to 2 mSv. Direct measurements of the radiation dose to technologists carrying out a variety of imaging studies were made. The average dose ranged from 0.3 micro Sv for a liver scan t...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Clarke EA,Thomson WH,Notghi A,Harding LK

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in early and late washout rates of 99mTc-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), and to analyze the relationships between early and late washout rates and the hypertrophic thickness of left ventricular (LV) wall. METHODS:The ...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Sun M,Li Y,Li N,Liu H,Yin Y,Li D

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We estimated the absorbed doses for (111)In-DTPA-D-Phe(1)-octreotide and (90)Y-DOTA-D-Phe(1)-Tyr(3)-octreotide in the same patients in order to compare the potential effectiveness (tumour dose) and safety (kidney and red marrow dose) of these drugs for peptide-targeted radiotherapy of somatostatin receptor po...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Barone R,Walrand S,Konijnenberg M,Valkema R,Kvols LK,Krenning EP,Pauwels S,Jamar F

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:It has been reported that dyslipidaemia impairs left ventricular systolic (LVs) and diastolic (LVd) functions, irrespective of atherogenic effects, in the setting of coronary artery disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of anti-lipidaemic therapy on LVs and LVd functions by means of mult...

journal_title：Nuclear medicine communications

authors： Entok E,Unalir A,Cavusoglu Y,Timuralp B,Vardareli E

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00