This tutorial explains how positron emission tomography (PET) imaging systems generate 3-D medical images. The article details how the PET system detects gamma-rays produced when injected doped sugars ...

PET scans use a radioactive tracer to generate images of the body for medical analysis. Doctors commonly use PET scans to detect cancer and assess how far it has spread. Radiation exposure from PET ...

Imaging with equipment that combines positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET/CT) provides the special benefits of both in one procedure. It is a highly sensitive imaging technique ...

The role of image-guided surveillance as compared with planned neck dissection in the treatment of patients with squamous-cell carcinoma of the head and neck who have advanced nodal disease (stage N2 ...

Fast and accurate staging is essential for choosing treatment for non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The purpose of this randomized study was to evaluate the clinical effect of combined ...

» Are members of the nursing and ancillary staff at risk when taking care of patients after PET/CT examination? No, there is no significant risk to the staff taking care of these patients. Radiation ...