Journal of Nuclear Medicine
WEBThe Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM)—self-published by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), a nonprofit, international scientific and professional organization—offers readers around the globe clinical investigations, basic science reports, continuing education articles, book reviews, employment opportunities, and updates on rapidly changing issues in practice and ...
Practical Guide for Interpreting and Reporting Cardiac PET …
WEBNov 1, 2021 · One of the most exciting and useful advances in nuclear cardiology is the opportunity to measure myocardial blood flow (MBF) routinely as part of myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) with positron emission tomography (PET). Incorporating MBF into the MPI evaluation improves diagnosis and assessment of
JNM Information for Authors | Journal of Nuclear Medicine
WEBThe Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) publishes material of interest to practitioners and scientists in the fields of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. Proffered articles describing original laboratory or clinical investigations, brief communications, and letters to the editor will be considered for publication.
SNMMI Annual Meeting Abstracts | Journal of Nuclear Medicine
WEBMeeting abstracts are available online. Follow the links below to search for specific abstracts presented at each meeting. 2024, Volume 65, Supplement_2. 2023, Volume 64, Supplement_1. 2022, Volume 63, Supplement_2. 2021, Volume 62, Supplement_1.
The SNMMI Practice Guideline for Therapy of Thyroid Disease with
WEBOct 1, 2012 · III. DEFINITIONS. See also the SNMMI Guideline for General Imaging. 131 I is a β-emitting radionuclide with a physical half-life of 8.1 d; a principal γ-ray of 364 keV; and a principal β-particle with a maximum energy of 0.61 MeV, an average energy of 0.192 MeV, and a mean range in tissue of 0.4 mm (1,2).Therapy means the oral administration of 131 I as sodium iodide to treat papillary and ...
Physiological and Normal Variations in FDG uptake: A pictorial …
WEBMay 1, 2017 · 980 Objectives: 18-F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET/CT) scan, now considered the cornerstone of oncologic imaging requires knowledge of the normal patterns and variations in FDG distribution in the whole body. We aim to evaluate organ wise spectrum of distribution patterns, intensities and variations in normal physiological FDG uptake routinely ...
PET Evaluation of Lung Cancer - Journal of Nuclear Medicine
WEBIn the last hundred years, lung cancer has risen from a reportable disease to the most common cause of death from cancer in both men and women in developed countries ().When descriptions of lung cancer were published in 1912, there were only 374 reported cases ().In the 1950s, little more than the chest radiograph and sputum cytologic analysis were available for lung cancer screening.
Current Concepts in Lymph Node Imaging - Journal of Nuclear …
WEBSep 1, 2004 · The accurate identification and characterization of lymph nodes by imaging has important therapeutic and prognostic significance in patients with newly diagnosed cancers. The presence of nodal metastases limits the therapeutic options and also generally indicates worse prognosis in patients. Thus, it becomes crucial to have this information before commencing therapy. Current cross-sectional ...
SNM Practice Guideline for Dopamine Transporter Imaging with
WEBJan 1, 2012 · III. DEFINITIONS. See also the SNM Guideline for General Imaging. 123 I-ioflupane is the nonproprietary name for N-ω-fluoropropyl-2β-carbomethoxy-3β-(4-123 I-iodophenyl)nortropane, also abbreviated 123 I-FP-CIT.. DaT is a transmembrane protein in the presynaptic membrane of the dopaminergic synapse that transports dopamine from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron.
Nuclear Imaging of Bacterial Infection: The State of the Art and …
WEBDec 1, 2020 · Structural Imaging Techniques. The most commonly used noninvasive technique for the evaluation of tissue structure is the CT scan. This widely available examination produces high-resolution images and is considered the first-line choice in multiple clinical scenarios ().However, CT has poor sensitivity for detecting early infection because of the frequent absence of anatomic changes.