First Total-Body PET/CT Studies Show Potential for Better, Faster, Lower-Dose Images

RESTON, Va. - Case studies from the first total-body positron emission tomography /computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner reveal multiple benefits of the novel imaging technology, providing a solid groundwork upon which to build its clinical utility. Published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, the case studies showed enhanced image quality, reduced scan time, a longer time window to perform the scan, reduced dose and total-body dynamic imaging. In a “Discussions with Leaders” column published in the same issue, Simon Cherry elaborates on how this new technology came about.

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Source: Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging