Ultra-high resolution (UHR) brain positron emission tomography (PET) is a significant advance in imaging technology that offers double the spatial resolution of conventional PET. This improved resolution may facilitate earlier detection of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. UHR PET provides better characterization and quantification of brain regions, particularly in small structures within the cortex, brain stem, and other regions of the brain. The visualization of subfields of the hippocampus, which play a role in Alzheimer's disease progression, is enhanced with UHR PET. This technology may also aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety disorders. Additionally, other research presented at the SNMMI conference highlights the potential of using hybrid PET/MRI assessment for early Alzheimer's diagnosis, neuroreceptor differences in obesity, a new PET/CT system with enhanced spatial resolution, a targeted radiation agent for bone marrow transplant in acute myeloid leukemia, and a novel PET perfusion radiotracer for coronary artery disease diagnosis.
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:58:09 GMT | Diagnostic Imaging