MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Annals of Nuclear Medicine' source. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:37:24 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5652027&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj28647843j486587%2F Conclusion  We demonstrated the frontal dominant hyper-perfusion and parieto-occipital and cerebellar hypo-perfusion in brain SPECT images reconstructed with AC-Chang compared to those reconstructed with AC-CT. We suggest that to obtain an accurate attenuation-corrected brain perfusion SPECT image, attenuation correction by Chang’s method is inadequate. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0567-yAuthors Kazunari Ishii, Department of Radiology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohnohigashi, Osakasayama, Osaka 589-8511, JapanKohei Hanaoka, Department of Radiology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohnohigashi, Osakasayama, Osaka 589-8511, JapanMasahiro Okada, Department of Radiology, Kinki University... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5652027 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:05:25 +0100 5652027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640176&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2v79u24m2q804224%2F Conclusion  This work is the first study to demonstrate that 99mTc(I)-his6-annexin A5 is a potential clinical imaging agent for detecting radiation-induced tissue apoptosis in an animal model. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-012-0571-xAuthors Kun-Ju Lin, Molecular Imaging Center and Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, 33305 TaiwanChun-Chung Wu, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 TaiwanYi-Hsin Pan, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, 30013 TaiwanFang-Hsing Chen, Department of Biomedical Engineering and Environmental Sciences, National Tsing Hua ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640176 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:05:24 +0100 5640176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5640177&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp818k119100m27r4%2F Conclusions  Recent influenza vaccination before FDG-PET/CT examination may cause ipsilateral axillary lymph node accumulations, especially within several days after vaccination. Questionnaires about vaccination can help to avoid false interpretation of FDG avid axillary lymph nodes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0568-xAuthors Norihisa Shirone, Department of Radiology, Takai Hospital, 461-2 Kuranosho-cho, Tenri, Nara 632-0006, JapanTakayuki Shinkai, Department of Radiation Oncology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, Nara 634-8522, JapanTomohiko Yamane, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2, Minatojima Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, JapanF... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5640177 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:21:06 +0100 5640177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5600489&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh4q75k814w727737%2F Conclusions  It is feasible to use 99mTc-DTPA-GLP to assess pancreas beta cell receptor recognition. 99mTc-DTPA-GLP may be helpful in evaluating patients with diabetes, pancreatitis and pancreatic tumors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0569-9Authors Chang-Sok Oh, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 59, Houston, TX 77030, USASaady Kohanim, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 59, Houston, TX 77030, USAFan-Lin Kong, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 59, Houston, TX 77030, USAHo-Chun Song, Departm... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5600489 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:43:09 +0100 5600489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586764&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk6236265j12t4j57%2F Conclusion  Visual interpretation of 123I-FP-CIT studies showed very good interobserver agreement. We found significant associations among visual, semi-quantitative and clinical parameters. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0564-1Authors Nikolaos Papathanasiou, Nuclear Medicine Department, “Evaggelismos” General Hospital, Athens, GreecePhivi Rondogianni, Nuclear Medicine Department, “Evaggelismos” General Hospital, Athens, GreecePanagiota Chroni, Nuclear Medicine Department, “Evaggelismos” General Hospital, Athens, GreeceMarios Themistocleous, Neurosurgery Clinic, “Evaggelismos” General Hospital, Athens, GreeceEfstathios Boviatsis, Neurosurgery Clinic, “Evaggelismos” General Hospital, Athens, Greec... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586764 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:57:09 +0100 5586764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5586765&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F304k47067762u045%2F Conclusions  In our comparative study using mice, the results of radiocolloid SPECT/CT lymphoscintigraphy were superior to those of interstitial MR lymphography, while both SPIO and gadoxetate disodium have a potential of being employed for sentinel node navigation surgery by interstitial MR lymphography in the head and neck region. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Short communicationPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0565-0Authors Naoto Kitamura, Department of Radiotherapy, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo, JapanShigeru Kosuda, Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama 359-8513, JapanKoji Araki, Department of Otolaryngology, National Defense Medical College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa,... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5586765 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:57:07 +0100 5586765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573714&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft3w0g7q154876766%2F Abstract  In the beginning, nuclear medicine was radionuclide therapy, which has evolved into molecular tumour-targeted control of metastatic cancer. Safe, efficacious, clinical practice of therapeutic nuclear oncology may now be based upon accurate personalised dosimetry by quantitative gamma SPECT/CT imaging to prescribe tumoricidal activities without critical organ toxicity. Preferred therapy radionuclides possess gamma emission of modest energy and abundance to enable quantitative SPECT/CT imaging for calculation of the beta therapy dosimetry, without radiation exposure risk to hospital personnel, carers, family or members of the public. The safety of outpatient radiopharmaceutical therapy of cancer with Iodine-131, Samarium-153, Holmium-166, Rhenium-186, Rhenium-188, L... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573714 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:43:40 +0100 5573714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573715&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft8118q61173361rv%2F Conclusions  Tl-201 images are complementary with the respective Tc-99m-HMPAO ones, revealing a precise localization of SCs in the infarcted area. Tc-99m-HMPAO labeling of SCs is a reliable method for cell monitoring after ICI in nonviable myocardium after an anterior MI. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0563-2Authors Nikolaos Kollaros, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, GreeceAthanasios Theodorakos, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, GreeceAthanasios Manginas, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, GreeceElpida Kitziri, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, GreeceAthanasios Katsikis, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, GreeceDennis Cokkinos, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens, GreeceMaria Koute... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573715 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:06:35 +0100 5573715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5573716&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2l80m2683278w1q0%2F In this report we highlight the use of PET scan in plastic and reconstructive surgery. PET scanning is a very important tool in plastic surgery oncology (melanoma, soft-tissue sarcomas and bone sarcomas, head and neck cancer, peripheral nerve sheath tumors of the extremities and breast cancer after breast esthetic surgery), as diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up of cancer patients is based on imaging. PET scanning seems also to be useful as a flap monitoring system as well as an infection’s imaging tool, for example in the management of diabetic foot ulcer. PET also contributes to the understanding of pathophysiology of keloids which remain a therapeutic challenge. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review articlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0557-0Authors ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5573716 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:06:32 +0100 5573716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546606&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6215428k11718230%2F Conclusion  GISTs exhibited significantly heterogeneous intratumoral tracer uptake as compared with the MLs. Evaluation of the intratumoral heterogeneity of F-18 FDG uptake may help in the discrimination between these tumors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0562-3Authors Tadashi Watabe, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Tracer Kinetics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, JapanMitsuaki Tatsumi, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Osaka University Hospital, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565-0871, JapanHiroshi Watabe, Department of Molecular Imaging in Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, JapanKayako Isohashi, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Trace... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546606 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:46:56 +0100 5546606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5546605&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Feu22746586l76m21%2F Conclusions  This study demonstrated that glycosylation significantly decreased the distribution of radiolabeled GLP-1 into the liver and increased the concentration of radiolabeled GLP-1 in plasma. These results suggested that glycosylation is a useful strategy for decreasing the distribution into the liver of bioactive peptides as desirable pharmaceuticals. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0558-zAuthors Ayahisa Watanabe, Department of Radiobiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, JapanKen-ichi Nishijima, Department of Molecular Imaging, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, JapanSongji Zhao, Department of Tracer Kinetics and Bioanalysis, Graduate School of Medicine, ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5546605 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:46:56 +0100 5546605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507986&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fwt26l2m0j7102106%2F Abstract  Bone is one of the organs to which cancer metastasizes most frequently. However, it is not a vital organ, therefore, survival after the occurrence of osseous metastasis is relatively favorable. Improvements of medical treatment bring prolonged survival to patients with osseous metastases. But this makes us to recognize the importance of quality of life (QOL) due to several factors, including pain. It is important for oncologists to know how to deal with such painful osseous metastases, as pain relief may enable patients to live their remaining lives to the fullest. Strontium-89 (89Sr) has been used worldwide as in Japan, while being reported to have positive effects on pain relief and QOL improvement in patients with osseous metastases. This review paper is aimed ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507986 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:12:33 +0100 5507986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5507987&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5102540x68686230%2F Conclusions  The Monte Carlo simulation-based evaluation tool was established to estimate the intrinsic spatial and energy resolutions of SPECT detector with position sensitive PMTs. This simulation may be useful to provide an optimal design of a SPECT detector without physical experiments. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0561-4Authors Yoshiyuki Hirano, Department of Bio-medical Imaging, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, JapanTsutomu Zeniya, Department of Bio-medical Imaging, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, JapanHidehiro Iida, Department of Bio-medical Imaging, Nation... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5507987 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:12:32 +0100 5507987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5497403&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl539464848073078%2F Conclusions  FDG-PET performed concurrently with I-131 ablation can detect lymph node metastases in which radioiodine does not accumulate and may influence the management and treatment options for DTC patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0559-yAuthors Shingo Iwano, Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Shouwa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550 JapanKatsuhiko Kato, Department of Radiological Technology, Nagoya University School of Health Sciences, 1-1-20 Daiko-Minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-8673 JapanShinji Ito, Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Shouwa-ku, Nagoya, 466-8550 JapanKenichi Tsuchiya, Department of Radiology, ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5497403 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:08:08 +0100 5497403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5479428&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx55173571p29h171%2F Conclusions  A high FDG uptake of breast tumor is correlated with several poor prognosis factors, such as tumor invasiveness >2 cm, higher tumor grade, higher MIB-1, hormonal receptor negativity, and triple negativity. However, PET has a limited value in discriminating axillary lymph nodes. Pre-operative PET is a useful modality to predict biologic poor prognosis factors which could affect adjunctive therapy of breast cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0556-1Authors Bom Sahn Kim, Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University, 911–1 Mok-Dong, Yangchun-Ku, Seoul, 158–710 KoreaSun Hee Sung, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans Univers... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5479428 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:14:05 +0100 5479428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5412713&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F551k742102h525r7%2F Abstract  Radioactive iodine (RAI, 131I) has been used as a therapeutic agent for differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) with over 50 years of history. Recently, it is now attracting attention in medical fields as one of the molecular targeting therapies, which is known as targeted radionuclide therapy. Radioactive iodine therapy (RIT) for DTC, however, is now at stake in Japan, because Japan is confronting several problems, including the recent occurrence of the Great East Japan Disaster (GEJD) in March 2011. RIT for DTC is strictly limited in Japan and requires hospitalization. Because of strict regulations, severe lack of medical facilities for RIT has become one of the most important medical problems, which results in prolonged waiting time for Japanese patients with D... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5412713 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:35:40 +0100 5412713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5412714&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu3r452362112j754%2F Conclusions  Benign gastric uptake may complicate the assessment of gastric lesions in 67Ga scintigraphy. Additional spot imaging after oral intake of an effervescent agent can aid in evaluating malignant gastric lesions through gastric distension. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical NotePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0554-3Authors Takeshi Yamada, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0374, JapanYusuke Inoue, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0374, JapanYuji Asano, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagami... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5412714 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:35:39 +0100 5412714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5412715&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkr7mn62102212t74%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0555-2Authors Seigo Kinuya, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, 920-8641 Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5412715 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:50:05 +0100 5412715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5412716&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ftx18u8311r34j812%2F Conclusions  In quantifying of left ventricular function parameter, gated CMR provides similar quantitative values comparing with gated MPS except for ventricular volumes in rest conditions. In contrast, there were certain variations except for LVEF in exercised examinations. When we follow patients by the same cardiac parameters with CMR and MPS, using parameters across the two modalities proved to be possible under rest condition. However, it is limited at exercise condition. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-17DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0546-3Authors Yasuyoshi Kuroiwa, Department of Radiological Technology, Koga General Hospital, Miyazaki, JapanShigeki Nagamachi, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Miyazaki University, 5200 Kihara,... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5412716 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:50:04 +0100 5412716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5412718&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh464m451w4336688%2F Abstract  Coronary artery disease and its related cardiac disorders represent the most common cause of death in the USA and Western world. Despite advancements in treatment and accompanying improvements in outcome with current diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, it is the correct assignment of these diagnostic techniques and treatment options which are crucial. From a diagnostic standpoint, SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) using traditional radiotracers like thallium-201 chloride, Tc-99m sestamibi or Tc-99m tetrofosmin is the most utilized imaging technique. However, PET MPI using N-13 ammonia, rubidium-82 chloride or O-15 water is increasing in availability and usage as a result of the growing number of medical centers with new-generation PET/CT systems taking a... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5412718 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:04:12 +0100 5412718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5412717&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr77180h004673012%2F Conclusions  In terms of the capability to diagnose prostate cancer of high Gleason score (≥8), there was no significant difference between MET and FDG. MET appears to be useful for detecting prostate cancer of both low and high Gleason score. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0551-6Authors Masato Shiiba, Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0022 JapanKeiichi Ishihara, Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0022 JapanGo Kimura, Department of Urology, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, JapanTomoyuki Kuwako, Department of Radiology, Nippon Medical School, 1-1-5 Sendagi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-0022 JapanNaohisa Yoshihara, Department... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5412717 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:04:12 +0100 5412717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5368428&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2xu8t7g752863548%2F Conclusion  Age was the most significantly correlated clinical parameter with rCBF. TD Client found the exact anatomical name by the peak intensity position of the cluster while Anatomy 1.7 of SPM8 toolbox, using the cyto-architectonic probability maps, assigned the anatomical name by percentage value of the probability. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0547-2Authors Hyun Jin Yoon, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Dong-A University Medical Center, 1, 3-Ga, Dongdaeshin-Dong, Seo-Gu, Busan, 602-715 South KoreaSang Myung Cheon, Department of Neurology, Dong-A University Medical Center, 1, 3-Ga, Dongdaeshin-Dong, Seo-Gu, Busan, 602-715 South KoreaYoung Jin Jeong, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Dong-A University Medical... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5368428 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:58:32 +0100 5368428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5368429&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk5j1232674g00622%2F Abstract  Since the introduction of 67Gallium-citrate 30 years ago, nuclear medicine has played an important role in the evaluation of malignant lymphoma. During that time, several radiotracers were evaluated as potential alternatives for the diagnosis of lymphoma, but the introduction of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET (FDG-PET) marked a major turning point. FDG-PET took over most of the role of gallium, and is now an essential tool in the diagnosis of lymphoma. FDG-PET is increasingly being used for assessment of the tumor staging prior to treatment, for evaluating the response to treatment, and for monitoring the early reactions to therapy to predict the final outcome. FDG-PET has been shown to have more accurate diagnostic capability than conventional CT and MRI for dist... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5368429 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:50:15 +0100 5368429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5368431&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F201g4p51m27733v8%2F Conclusion  The IPDE method improved the image quality and secured the diagnostic ability of 201Tl-MPI SPECT for a short acquisition time. Furthermore, the IPDE method is a simple software program that does not require any expensive equipment or use advanced algorithms. These results suggest that the IPDE method may be useful as an adjunctive method for shortening the acquisition time of 201Tl-MPI SPECT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0548-1Authors Kimie Asao, Division of Radiological Science, Department of Health Sciences, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582 JapanAkihiro Takaki, Clinical Application Technology Department, FUJIFILM RI Pharma Co., Lt... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5368431 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:44 +0100 5368431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5368430&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa12x39314640254h%2F Conclusion  Whole body MTB appears to be useful quantitative parameter for the assessment of treatment response using PET–CT in pediatric lymphoma patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0539-2Authors Punit Sharma, Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, E-81, Ansari Nagar (East), AIIMS Campus, New Delhi, 110029 IndiaArun Gupta, Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, E-81, Ansari Nagar (East), AIIMS Campus, New Delhi, 110029 IndiaChetan Patel, Department of Nuclear Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, E-81, Ansari Nagar (East), AIIMS Campus, New Delhi, 110029 IndiaSameer Bakhshi, Department of Medical Oncology, Institute Rotary Canc... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5368430 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:44 +0100 5368430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5368433&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F82415881m6202669%2F Conclusion  The developed MC-simulator can markedly decrease the simulation time without sacrificing image quality. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Technical notePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0550-7Authors Antti O. Sohlberg, Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care, Keskussairaalankatu 7, 15850 Lahti, FinlandMarkus T. Kajaste, Department of Clinical Physiology and Nuclear Medicine, Joint Authority for Päijät-Häme Social and Health Care, Keskussairaalankatu 7, 15850 Lahti, Finland Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5368433 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:43 +0100 5368433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5368432&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F97r620562337218m%2F Conclusions  EDAS with bifrontal EG(P)S induces significant improvements in the ACA and MCA territories, while EDAS generates significant improvements in the MCA territory only. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0541-8Authors Yoo Sung Song, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehang-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 KoreaSo Won Oh, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehang-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 KoreaYu Keong Kim, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 101 Daehang-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 KoreaSeung-Ki Kim, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Seoul National University Colleg... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5368432 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:45:43 +0100 5368432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5339570&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa6065t14105126l8%2F Conclusions   18F-FDG-PET/CT enables detection and precise localization of loco-regional recurrence and distant metastases of differentiated thyroid cancer in patients with elevated serum thyroglobulin but negative radioiodine with significant impact on patient management and can therefore be recommended as a routine diagnostic tool. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0545-4Authors Peter Bannas, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistrasse 52, 20246 Hamburg, GermanyThorsten Derlin, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, GermanyMichael Groth, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Univer... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5339570 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:49:20 +0100 5339570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5339571&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe7n033058661j722%2F Conclusion  BSGI showed an equivocal sensitivity and a high specificity compared to MRI in the diagnosis of breast lesions. In addition, BSGI had a good sensitivity in discriminating breast cancers ≤1 cm. The results of this study suggest that BSGI could play a crucial role as an adjunctive imaging modality which can be used to evaluate breast cancer patients with dense breasts. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0544-5Authors Bom Sahn Kim, Departments of Nuclear Medicine, Mokdong Hospital, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, 911–1 Mok-Dong, Yangchun-Ku, Seoul, 158–710 Korea Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5339571 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:03:52 +0100 5339571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5326565&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F63m068530t28t634%2F Conclusions  Radioisotope synovectomy (RS) seems to be a safe procedure not causing a significant genotoxic effect on hemophilic patients, however, further studies including larger series of patients are needed to better understand the effects of RS on patients’ health. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0540-9Authors Kaan Kavakli, Department of Pediatric Hematology, School of Medicine, Ege University, 35100 Izmir, TurkeyOzgur Cogulu, Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, TurkeyEmin Karaca, Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, TurkeyBurak Durmaz, Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Ege University, Izmir, TurkeyFerda Ozkinay, D... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5326565 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:49:56 +0100 5326565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317919&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg00xn3005810421x%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Editorial commentPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0543-6Authors Jun Hatazawa, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Tracer Kinetics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317919 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:52:32 +0100 5317919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5317920&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F08604q5t4505w450%2F Conclusion  Intratumoral heterogeneity was successfully visualized under the optimized conditions using a SPECT/CT scanner. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0542-7Authors Izumi O. Umeda, Functional Imaging Division, Research Center for Innovative Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, JapanKotaro Tani, Functional Imaging Division, Research Center for Innovative Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, JapanKeisuke Tsuda, Functional Imaging Division, Research Center for Innovative Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, JapanMasamitsu Kobayashi, Functional Imaging Di... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5317920 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:52:31 +0100 5317920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298885&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F86m2j1612m761214%2F Conclusion  Diagnostic accuracy of FDG PET in radioiodine negative thyroid cancer may vary depending on serum Tg levels at imaging. 18F-FDG PET/CT is useful in detection and localization of recurrent thyroid cancer in patients with negative diagnostic radioiodine scan despite elevated Tg greater than 20 ng/ml or high anti-Tg Ab titers. In contrast, PET/CT provides little additional information when the Tg is less than 5 ng/ml. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0536-5Authors Sae Jung Na, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South KoreaIe Ryung Yoo, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, South KoreaJoo Hyun O, Depa... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298885 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:47:31 +0100 5298885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5298884&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgrn3w6t008345213%2F Conclusion  Surgery is the treatment of choice for large nodules and nodules that are resistant to other treatments, because it allows prompt control of thyrotoxicosis. RI therapy is a safe and effective means of controlling thyrotoxicosis in AFTN patients. We conclude that RI therapy is the treatment of choice for definitive treatment of AFTN patients who do not have local compression symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0526-7Authors Yukiko Yano, Ito Hospital, 4-3-6 Jingu-mae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-8308 JapanKiminori Sugino, Ito Hospital, 4-3-6 Jingu-mae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-8308 JapanJunko Akaishi, Ito Hospital, 4-3-6 Jingu-mae, Shibuya, Tokyo, 150-8308 JapanTakashi Uruno, Ito Hospital, 4-3-6 Jingu-mae, Shib... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5298884 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:47:31 +0100 5298884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5277330&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5473x62162502672%2F Abstract  Distant metastases from breast cancer most frequently occur in the skeleton. Although 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET), with or without computed tomography (CT), is superior to bone scintigraphy for the detection of osteolytic bone metastases, it has been reported that sclerotic bone metastases frequently show no or only a low degree of FDG uptake on PET and PET/CT. Since both lytic and sclerotic metastases can occur in breast cancer patients, bone scintigraphy may remain of additional value in these patients. In this case series, we describe four breast cancer patients in whom FDG PET/CT has clearly visualized sclerotic bone metastases because of increased FDG uptake. Not so much the type of metastasis (sclerotic or lytic), but poss... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5277330 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:46:37 +0100 5277330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5277331&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl74416153027u838%2F Conclusion  An extensive cortical-limbic brain network might modulate the procession of FD patients with depression and anxiety factors. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0537-4Authors Mai-lan Liu, Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chengdu University, Chengdu, ChinaFan-rong Liang, Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chengdu University, Chengdu, ChinaFang Zeng, Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chengdu University, Chengdu, ChinaYong Tang, Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chengdu University, Chengdu, ChinaLei Lan, Traditional Chinese Medicine of Chengdu University, Chengdu, ChinaWen-zhong Song, PET-CT Center, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, Chengdu, China Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print I... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5277331 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:46:35 +0100 5277331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5277332&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu54x6q26567192r3%2F Conclusion  Using different kinds of phantoms and motions, the accuracy of the correction method is tested and its applicability to experimental studies is demonstrated as well. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0532-9Authors Babak Nazarparvar, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Physics, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), P. O. BOX: 15875-4413, Tehran, IranMojtaba Shamsaei, Department of Nuclear Engineering and Physics, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), P. O. BOX: 15875-4413, Tehran, IranHossein Rajabi, Department of Medical Physics, School of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print IS... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5277332 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:46:34 +0100 5277332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5229627&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd17xv15w077uwm71%2F We report a case of an incidentally discovered non-hyperfunctioning BAA in the left adrenal gland of a 58-year-old man. It showed an oval lipid-poor mass, 3 cm × 2 cm in size on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), no avid uptake of 131I-norcholesterol and 123I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) on scintigraphy, and intense avid uptake of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) on positron emission tomography–CT (PET/CT). FDG PET/CT showed that it was a hypermetabolic lesion, more intense than the activity of the liver, and the maximum standardized uptake value was 5.6 on 1-h early imaging and 8.3 on 2-h delayed imaging, suggesting a malignant tumor. BAA is a clinically rare benign adrenal adenoma, but it should be kept in mind that BAA may exhibit f... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5229627 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:09:18 +0100 5229627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213308&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4r1x310n76451wr7%2F Conclusions  We generated a novel NDB according to the individual devices and compared it with a conventional and a NDB constructed in-house. The Z and extent scores were essentially equal when using the novel DB and the NDB constructed in-house, but considerably differed when using the conventional NDB. The optimal cutoff frequency of the Butterworth filter evaluated from the detection error was in the range of 0.52–0.58 cycles/cm. The detection error increased the perfusion defect rate by <15% and this was undetectable in 3D-SSP. The next step will be to improve the accuracy of the extent of abnormal regions and the sensitivity of the Z score using a novel NDB constructed according to the individual devices. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213308 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:46:45 +0100 5213308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213309&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw205t179611707l4%2F Conclusions  The addition of FDG-PET to contrast-enhanced CT imaging for the staging of NSCLC improved the diagnostic accuracy for mediastinal lymph node metastasis. FDG-PET improved the precision of the staging of NSCLC and contributed to the surgical decisions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0529-4Authors Kazuo Kubota, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655 JapanKoji Murakami, Division of Nuclear Medicine Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, JapanTomio Inoue, Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine Yokohama City University, Yokohama, JapanHarumi Itoh, University... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213309 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:10:15 +0100 5213309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5213310&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm62065770162q67p%2F Conclusions  The addition of FDG-PET to TS-CT for the differential diagnosis of benign or malignant peripheral lung nodules resulted in a significant improvement in specificity. Although a definitive diagnosis of lung nodules requires a histopathological or cytological examination, when combined with TS-CT, FDG-PET can provide additional diagnostic information and improve the specificity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0528-5Authors Kazuo Kubota, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655 JapanKoji Murakami, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, JapanT... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5213310 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:10:14 +0100 5213310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5193161&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe6x33053804q1306%2F Conclusions  We have successfully developed a method for automated striatal uptake analysis of FDOPA PET images. There was no significant difference between the SOR values obtained from this method and using manual analysis. Yet it is an unbiased time-saving and cost-effective program and easy to implement on a personal computer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0533-8Authors I-Cheng Chang, Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, 97401 TaiwanKun-Han Lue, Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, 97401 TaiwanHung-Jen Hsieh, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, 9700... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5193161 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:51:32 +0100 5193161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5187100&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fyu388v2kx7492167%2F Abstract  Positron emission tomography (PET) is being increasingly applied to animal tumor models due to the need for proof-of-concept testing and preclinical efficacy studies of anticancer agents. Regardless of the nature of an experiment, investigators should carefully select a suitable animal tumor model as part of the experimental design. This review introduces sources of information and the guiding principles regarding applicability of various animal tumor models for PET in anticancer agent development especially for small animals. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Review articlePages 1-15DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0531-xAuthors Jun Toyohara, Positron Medical Center, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1-1 Naka, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-0022 JapanKiichi Ishiwa... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5187100 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:58:50 +0100 5187100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5187101&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F71m4l4n83q677q5u%2F Conclusion  PET has a high false-positive rate in areas with a high incidence of TB; combined PET and CT (PET/CT) can improve the diagnostic accuracy in the differentiation of an SPN. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0530-yAuthors YaLun Li, Department of Respiratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 ChinaMinggang Su, Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 ChinaFanglan Li, Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 ChinaAnren Kuang, Department of Nuclear Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, 37 Guoxue Lane, Chengdu, 610041 ChinaRon... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5187101 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:58:49 +0100 5187101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5150124&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq0r4437574l13415%2F Conclusions  The utilization of nuclear medicine scintigraphy with the National Health Insurance system in Taiwan has been changed considerably in the past 13 years. Both whole-body bone scan and myocardial perfusion scan were performed most often with significantly increases. The trend of nuclear medicine scintigraphy may have potential impact on making health-care policy in Taiwan. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReportPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0527-6Authors Mao-Chin Hung, Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Sciences, National Yang-Ming University, 155, Sec.2 Li-Nong Street, Taipei 112, TaiwanWanhua Annie Hsieh, Department of Public Health, Tzu Chi University, 701, Sec.3 Zhongyang Rd, Hualien 970, TaiwanPeter Wushou Chang, Department o... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5150124 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:39:21 +0100 5150124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5150125&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4230j24327747028%2F Conclusion  HIDA scans performed when the total bilirubin was <5 mg/dl had a high sensitivity and specificity for detecting biliary complications after OLT. However, when the total bilirubin exceeded 5 mg/dl, the specificity was still 100% but the numbers of nondiagnostic/inconclusive and FN exams were increased. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0523-xAuthors L. Olivia Hopkins, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 5501 Old York Road, Klein Building Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USAEyob Feyssa, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 5501 Old York Road, Klein Building Suite 510, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USAAfshin Parsikia, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 5501 Old York Road, Klein Building Suite 510, Philadelphia,... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5150125 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:17:01 +0100 5150125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134637&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6j77g43h37003512%2F Conclusions  This new algorithm for the estimation of LV dyssynchrony might be comparable to TDI, and contributes to the prediction and the evaluation for the response of CRT. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0525-8Authors Keisuke Kiso, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, JapanAkira Imoto, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, JapanYoshihiro Nishimura, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 5-7-1 Fujishiro-dai, Suita, Osaka 565-8565, JapanHideaki Kanzaki, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Nati... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134637 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:14:36 +0100 5134637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5127956&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp55r0l816702757r%2F Abstract  Inflammatory and infectious diseases are a heterogeneous class of diseases that may be divided into infections, acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Radiological imaging techniques have, with the exception of functional MRI, high sensitivity but lack in specificity. Nuclear medicine techniques, by contrast, allow the in vivo detection in humans of different physiologic and pathologic phenomena and offer noninvasive tools to detect early pathophysiological changes before anatomical changes occur. In this review, we highlight the role of nuclear medicine in inflammation/infection with emphasis on molecular imaging for in vivo histological characterization of affected tissues for diagnostic purposes and follow-up of therapies. We also describe the clinical in... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5127956 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:16:22 +0100 5127956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5104357&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg3222jm51111030q%2F Conclusion  Our results showed that IR significantly affected [18F]-FDG uptake in the heart in normal daily conditions. IR was associated with decreased [18F]-FDG uptake in the heart and was readily observed in the absence of insulin loading. [18F]-FDG-positron emission tomography (PET) could be a useful tool for evaluating insulin resistance in images by investigating tissue-specific differences in [18F]-FDG uptake. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0522-yAuthors Chao Cheng, Department of Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, JapanAkinobu Nakamura, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, JapanRyogo Minamimoto, Department of Radiology, G... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5104357 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:52:48 +0100 5104357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5082636&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr8h530730467thl1%2F Abstract  Postoperative mortality remains high after hepatectomy compared with other types of surgery in patients who have cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis. Although there are several useful perioperative indicators of liver dysfunction, no standard markers are available to predict postoperative liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing hepatectomy. The best preoperative method for evaluating the hepatic functional reserve of patients with HCC remains unclear, but technetium-99m diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid galactosyl human serum albumin (99mTc-GSA) scintigraphy is a candidate. 99mTc-GSA is a liver scintigraphy agent that binds to the asialoglycoprotein receptor, and can be used to assess the functional hepatocyte mass and thus determine t... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5082636 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:53:20 +0100 5082636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5082637&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj974372266140868%2F Conclusions  These results demonstrated that 99mTc-sestamibi WR in the chronic phase as well as that in the acute phase reflects the extent of initial myocardial damage in AMI patients after PCI. Moreover, it might indicate the myocardial condition in the clinical course. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0519-6Authors Kohei Ashikaga, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 216-8511, JapanYoshihiro J. Akashi, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, 2-16-1 Sugao, Miyamae-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 216-8511, JapanKihei Yoneyama, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine,... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5082637 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:49:25 +0100 5082637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5082638&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg32681408326718q%2F Conclusions  Method 2 corrects AS errors that often occur when using Method 1, and has made appropriate 3D-SSP analysis of amyloid PET imaging possible. This new method of 3D-SSP analysis for BF-227 PET could prove useful for detecting differences between normal groups and AD and MCI groups, and between converters and non-converters. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0518-7Authors Tomohiro Kaneta, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University, 1-1 Seiryomachi, Aobaku, Sendai, 980-8574 JapanNobuyuki Okamura, Department of Pharmacology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 4-1 Seiryomachi, Aobaku, Sendai, 980-8575 JapanSatoshi Minoshima, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, 1959 N.E. Pacific Street, Seattle, WA ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5082638 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:46:54 +0100 5082638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5059186&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd485642438x81570%2F Conclusion  Hybrid SPECT/CT might be useful for diagnostic assessment and coronary artery with known or suspected CAD. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0517-8Authors Shinro Matsuo, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, JapanKenichi Nakajima, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, JapanKoichi Okuda, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, JapanSeigo Kinuya, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5059186 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:10:40 +0100 5059186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5043965&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv15j0384l6u98514%2F We describe 3 patients with severe imaging discordance, whereby tumor angiographic contrast hypervascularity was markedly mismatched to the corresponding Tc-99m-MAA SPECT/CT, and its clinical impact. The incidence of severe imaging discordance at our institution was 4% (3 of 74 cases). We postulate that imaging discordance could be due to a combination of 3 factors: (1) different injection rates between soluble contrast molecules versus Tc-99m-MAA; (2) different arterial flow hemodynamics between soluble contrast molecules versus Tc-99m-MAA; (3) eccentric release position of Tc-99m-MAA due to microcatheter tip location, inadvertently selecting non-target microparticle trajectories. Tc-99m-MAA SPECT/CT more accurately represents hepatic microparticle biodistribution than soluble contr... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5043965 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:59:22 +0100 5043965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5032836&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh05832n4517733hu%2F Abstract  The diagnosis of PE in pregnancy poses a challenge due to pregnancy-related physiological changes. Missing the PE or wrongly treating a pregnant woman for PE has serious clinical consequences. There has been concern over the use of radiation-based imaging modalities due to risk of teratogenicity and oncogenicity. This review is focused on various diagnostic options and risks of radiation to the fetus and mother from radiation-based procedures. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0515-xAuthors Nosheen Fatima, Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), Karachi, PakistanMaseeh uz Zaman, Department of Radiology, The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, PakistanZafar Sajjad, Department of Radiology, The Aga Khan... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5032836 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:14:45 +0100 5032836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5032837&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F1031u2n60367r810%2F Conclusions  The results demonstrate that correction for double scatter improves image contrast and therefore it is required for the accurate estimation of activity distribution in PET imaging. However, it has been also shown that scaling the single scatter distribution is a reasonable approximation to compensate for total scatter. Finally, scatter correction with STIR has shown excellent agreement with Monte Carlo simulations. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0514-yAuthors Irene Polycarpou, Division of Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Engineering, The Rayne Institute, 4th floor Lambeth Wing, St. Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College London, Westminster Bridge Rd, London, SE1 7EH UKKris Thielemans, Hammersmith Imanet Ltd., General Electric H... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5032837 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:14:44 +0100 5032837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5013370&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F057v363676184113%2F Conclusion  Myocardial BMIPP uptake increased immediately upon reperfusion after no-flow ischemia, and was inversely related to the severity of ischemia. The increased uptake was not due to reduced clearance, but to accelerated extraction. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0510-2Authors Kenji Fukushima, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666 JapanMitsuru Momose, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666 JapanChisato Kondo, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-866... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5013370 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:54:20 +0100 5013370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5002530&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9324145x00331456%2F Abstract  Molybdenum-99 is a parent of diagnostic nuclear medicine. It decays to technetium-99m, which used in over 30 million investigations per year around the world. Supplies of Tc-99m remained fragile in the last few years, which may occur again in the short and long term. Few suggestions have been registered in this letter to cope inadequate supply of the most wanted radionuclide for patient care. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0512-0Authors Mushtaq Ahmad, Isotope Production Division, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5002530 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:19:54 +0100 5002530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4995122&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4336xjh8523422m4%2F Conclusion  Post-therapeutic SPECT-CT image was superior to the early-phase WBS image in enhancing the confidence level and accurately localizing the lesions. The delayed-phase WBS image contributed to the accurate diagnosis of benign lesions with a low confidence level in the early-phase WBS image. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0513-zAuthors Hiroshi Wakabayashi, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, JapanKenichi Nakajima, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, JapanMakoto Fukuoka, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, JapanAn... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4995122 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:42:08 +0100 4995122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4995126&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fxq473j0l8u1r316l%2F Conclusions  Radiotherapy outcome and survival prognosis (radiotherapy or operation) in HNSCC may be predicted by carrying out [18F]FMISO PET before treatment. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0508-9Authors Masahiro Kikuchi, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 4-6 Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0046 JapanTomohiko Yamane, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, JapanShogo Shinohara, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, 4-6 Minatojima-Nakamachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0046 JapanKeizo Fujiwara, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Kobe City Medical Center Genera... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4995126 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:38:23 +0100 4995126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4995125&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7872n183g5066240%2F Abstract  Radionuclides of rare earth elements are gaining importance as emerging therapeutic agents in nuclear medicine. β − -particle emitter 142Pr [T 1/2 = 19.12 h, E β− = 2.162 MeV (96.3%), Eγ = 1575 keV (3.7%)] is one of the praseodymium-141 (100% abundant) radioisotopes. Production routes and therapy aspects of 142Pr will be reviewed in this paper. However, 142Pr produces via 141Pr(n, γ)142Pr reaction by irradiation in a low-fluence reactor; 142Pr cyclotron produced, could be achievable. 142Pr due to its high β − -emission and low specific gamma γ-emission could not only be a therapeutic radionuclide, but also a suitable radionuclide in order for biodistribution studies. Internal radiotherapy using 142Pr c... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4995125 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:38:23 +0100 4995125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4995124&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp476807g43583835%2F Conclusion  Both CKD and myocardial ischemia detected by stress MPI are independent predictors for cardiovascular events. Coexistence of CKD and myocardial ischemia detected by stress MPI is more useful for short-term risk stratification of cardiovascular events. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0507-xAuthors Tatsuhiko Furuhashi, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515 JapanMasao Moroi, Cardiology Division, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655 JapanNobuhiko Joki, Division of Nephrology, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515 JapanHiroki Hase, Division of Nephrology, To... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4995124 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:38:23 +0100 4995124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4995123&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F05310024m63t8546%2F Conclusions  FDG-PET cancer screening is beneficial for examinees above the break-even ages. The risks and benefits should be explained to examinees because of the larger radiation used in cancer FDG-PET screening compared with other X-ray tests. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0511-1Authors Takeshi Murano, Division of Cancer Screening, Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Screening, National Cancer Center, 5-1-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0045 JapanRyogo Minamimoto, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, JapanMichio Senda, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Hyogo, JapanKimiichi Uno, Nishidai Clinic, Tokyo, JapanSeishi... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4995123 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:38:23 +0100 4995123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4964064&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F940912u4824667n8%2F Conclusions  PAD, diabetes and CKD are coexisting, independent and significant risk factors for cardiovascular events, CKD being the strongest predictor. The number of coexisting risk factors is important in predicting cardiovascular events in patients with normal stress MPI. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0509-8Authors Tatsuhiko Furuhashi, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515 JapanMasao Moroi, Cardiology Division, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655 JapanHirofumi Masai, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Medical Center, 2-17-6 Ohashi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, 153-8515 JapanTaeko Kunima... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4964064 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:58:30 +0100 4964064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4964065&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fqxp1337p128834j8%2F Conclusions  The AUC, sensitivity, specificity and accuracy for the detection of CAD showed high diagnostic performance on the developed software. In addition, the developed software provided comparable diagnostic performance to the commercially available software package. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0504-0Authors Koichi Okuda, Department of Biotracer Medicine, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, 920-8641 JapanKenichi Nakajima, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, JapanTetsuo Hosoya, Fujifilm RI Pharma Co., Ltd, Tokyo, JapanTakehiro Ishikawa, Fujifilm RI Pharma Co., Ltd, Tokyo, JapanShinro Matsuo, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hosp... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4964065 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:58:29 +0100 4964065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4948375&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F99k2775503p360r5%2F Abstract  HIV infection results in profound alterations of immunologic function that render the patient severely immunocompromised, and susceptible to malignancies and opportunistic infections. Three AIDS-defining malignancies include Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS), non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and invasive cervical cancer. In AIDS patients, KS is often aggressive and multifocal, with visceral involvement and widespread cutaneous and nodal spread; NHL is always high grade and often widely disseminated at the time of diagnosis with frequent involvement of extranodal sites; cervical cancer is invasive and has greater likelihood of progression and metastasis. Although there are very sparse systemic data available in the literature, limited studies has shown that FDG PET-CT is a val... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4948375 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:51:41 +0100 4948375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4948376&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx41536k152085g91%2F Conclusion  PET/ceCT is slightly but not significantly superior to PET/ldCT for nodal staging of uterine cancer. Nodal metastasis cannot be excluded even if PET/ceCT gives negative findings. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0496-9Authors Kazuhiro Kitajima, Department of PET Diagnosis, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047 JapanKayo Suzuki, Department of PET Diagnosis, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima-Minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047 JapanMichio Senda, Department of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, JapanMasato Kita, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital, Kobe, J... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4948376 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 05:54:39 +0100 4948376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4941323&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg0574l2722255868%2F Conclusions  Tc-99m DTPA pulmonary clearance is markedly accelerated in the volatile substance abuse. This suggests that inhalant abuse of substance may produce abnormalities in pulmonary alveolo-capillary membrane function. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0498-7Authors Derya Cayir, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyKoray Demirel, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyMeliha Korkmaz, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyGokhan Koca, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4941323 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 06:33:42 +0100 4941323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5652028&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F215rw841631206r4%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original articlePages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0501-3Authors Kyoichi Kaira, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanYasuhisa Ohde, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanTakehiro Okumura, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanKazuo Nakagawa, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanToshiaki Takahashi, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5652028 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:51:47 +0100 5652028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916588&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F215rw841631206r4%2F Conclusion  The amount of 18F-FDG uptake in benign pulmonary lesion is associated with the presence of glucose transporter (Glut1 and Glut3), glucose phosphorylation (hexokinase I), angiogenesis (VEGF), cell proliferation (Ki-67), and phosphorylation of Akt. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0501-3Authors Kyoichi Kaira, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanYasuhisa Ohde, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanTakehiro Okumura, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanKazuo Nakagawa, Division... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916588 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:51:47 +0100 4916588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916589&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F1054555467742qm3%2F Conclusion  This study found that both intravascular tracer availability (SUVblood-pool) and intralesional tracer uptake (SUVmax) are influenced by renal function. Calculation of TBR to account for that effect may result in overcorrection in case of [18F]-FDG. Renal insufficiency or subclinical changes in renal function have to be considered as a confounding factor in PET of atherosclerotic lesions. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0503-1Authors Thorsten Derlin, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246 Hamburg, GermanyChristian R. Habermann, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, GermanyJasmin D. Hahne, Departme... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916589 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:51:45 +0100 4916589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916590&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F107836w046830007%2F This article provides a technical comparison of both methods with an emphasis on its clinical implications. Future dosimetric techniques for Y-90 radioembolization based on emerging technologies are also discussed. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0499-6Authors Yung Hsiang Kao, Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608 SingaporeEik Hock Tan, Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608 SingaporeChee Eng Ng, Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608 SingaporeSoon Whatt Goh, Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore, 169608 Singapore Jo... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916590 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:52:51 +0100 4916590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4916591&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg755163383874h65%2F Conclusions  This study indicates that a malignant lung tumor with higher SUVmax has a significantly higher probability of IVI and lymph node metastasis, particularly if the malignancy is an AC. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0502-2Authors Tetsuya Ishibashi, Department of Radiology, Sapporo Minamisanjo Hospital, 4-2 Minami3 Nishi6, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0063, JapanMitsuhito Kaji, Department of Surgery, Sapporo Minamisanjo Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanTatsuya Kato, Department of Surgery, Sapporo Minamisanjo Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanKeidai Ishikawa, Department of Surgery, Sapporo Minamisanjo Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanMasatoshi Kadoya, Department of Surgery, Sapporo Minamisanjo Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, JapanNagara Tam... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4916591 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:52:50 +0100 4916591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4898069&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fgww4016n64504374%2F Conclusion  We conclude that TID is a reliable predictor of multi vessel CAD and is associated with high incidence of non-fatal MIs than fatal MIs. Revascularization (PCI/CABG) rather than medical treatment should be considered in patients with TID for better clinical outcome. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0500-4Authors Maseeh uz Zaman, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanNosheen Fatima, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanAbdus Samad, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanMohammad Ishaq, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanAsif Wali, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanKawish Rehman, Karachi Institute of Heart Disea... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4898069 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:58:39 +0100 4898069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4835794&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp8063530r3458056%2F Conclusion  In patients with mild left ventricular dysfunction and IMI with additional ischemia there is evidence of a decrease in the post-stress EF with an increase in the post-stress ESV. In addition, a significant association between the decrease of post-stress EF with the extent and severity of perfusion abnormalities was detected. Gated SPECT myocardial imaging has an important role in the evaluation of perfusion and LV function in patients with IMI especially in patients with additional ischemia. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0495-xAuthors Isidora Grozdic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaDragana Sobic-Saranovic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaSmiljana Pavlovic, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, SerbiaVer... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4835794 Sat, 14 May 2011 15:56:47 +0100 4835794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4835795&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7x5280568634447r%2F Conclusion  Under experimental conditions, the beta probe was capable to detect minute amounts of tumor tissue at the surface of resection beds. While clinical application of the current beta probe design may depend on the particular intraoperative circumstances including time requirements for surface scanning of resection beds, the data indicate clinical potential for novel designs of hand-held beta probes. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0492-0Authors Rita Garcia-Parra, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Health System, University Hospital, G505C, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0028, USANeal Clinthorne, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of Michiga... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4835795 Sat, 14 May 2011 15:56:46 +0100 4835795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4835796&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw6854336t00qnu73%2F This study reported 3 such cases after completion of adenosine pharmacologic stress test. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0493-zAuthors Ping-Ping Han, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute and Fu Wai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 167 Bei Li Shi Lu, Beijing, 100037 ChinaYue-Qin Tian, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute and Fu Wai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 167 Bei Li Shi Lu, Beijing, 100037 ChinaHong-Xing Wei, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiovascular Institute and Fu Wai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, 167 Bei Li Shi Lu, Beijing, 100037 ChinaQi Wang, Department ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4835796 Sat, 14 May 2011 15:56:45 +0100 4835796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4785120&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh353235126462412%2F Conclusions  The result of this study indicates that FDG PET/CT can provide additional information for the differentiation between benign and malignant IPMNs of the pancreas with mural nodules. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0494-yAuthors Kentaro Takanami, Department of Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Seiryomachi, 1-1 Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, JapanTomomichi Hiraide, Department of Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Seiryomachi, 1-1 Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, JapanMasashi Tsuda, Department of Radiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Seiryomachi, 1-1 Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, JapanYasuhiro Nakamura, Department of Pathology, Tohoku University Graduate Sc... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4785120 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:59:49 +0100 4785120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4745653&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8x21577203q7012t%2F Conclusion  The initial H/M was the most useful of the 3 different parameters of MIBG for the diagnosis of LBD, but had low sensitivity. WR and delayed H/M had no incremental value to initial H/M for the diagnosis of PD. Careful long-term follow-up is needed for patients with parkinsonism who are clinically diagnosed as LBD with normal initial H/M, or diagnosed as no LBD with low initial H/M. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0490-2Authors Yumiko Uchiyama, Department of Neurology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666 JapanMitsuru Momose, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666 JapanChisato Kondo, Departm... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4745653 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:34:06 +0100 4745653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4706605&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6804302604067431%2F We report the first case of inflammatory pseudotumor in the colon that showed 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake and acted as the lead point causing colocolic intussusception. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0481-3Authors Ju-Hye Jeong, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-717 Republic of KoreaIhn-Ho Cho, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-717 Republic of KoreaEun-Jung Kong, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-717 Republic of KoreaKyung-Ah Chun, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeungnam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-71... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4706605 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:50:45 +0100 4706605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4706606&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fat36l51rw27408w0%2F Conclusions  High-dose In-111 octreotide can be safely administered in conjunction with somatostatin analogue in patients with disseminated NET and this treatment may help to stabilize the disease. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0482-2Authors Elgin Ozkan, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06100 Ankara, TurkeyEmel Tokmak, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06100 Ankara, TurkeyN. Ozlem Kucuk, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, 06100 Ankara, Turkey Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4706606 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:06:40 +0100 4706606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4694400&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh0q517642h457820%2F Conclusions  Serial increase of Ca15.3 could be considered optimal to address FDG PET/CT examination during BC patients follow-up. PET/CT performed just on time might allow, earlier and with higher diagnostic accuracy, the detection of disease relapse in BC patients. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0488-9Authors Laura Evangelista, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Unit, Istituto Oncologico Veneto (IOV), IRCCS, Via Gattamelata, 64, 35128 Padua, ItalyZora Baretta, Oncology Unit, Istituto Oncologico Veneto (IOV), IRCCS, Padua, ItalyLorenzo Vinante, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Unit, Istituto Oncologico Veneto (IOV), IRCCS, Via Gattamelata, 64, 35128 Padua, ItalyAnna Rita Cervino, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Unit, Istituto Oncologico... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4694400 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:02 +0100 4694400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4694402&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F076707086v007687%2F Abstract  The authors report a case of a 47-year-old female with a malignant lump in the right breast and ipsilateral axillary nodal involvement. She was pathologically misinterpreted as a case of ductal cell carcinoma with papillary component on fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) pre-operatively. On lines of the FNAC report, the patient underwent scintimammography (SMM) for prediction of treatment response based on washout pattern. The SMM revealed rapid washout of radiotracer predictive of poor responder. Despite unfavourable result seen with SMM, the patient received 4 cycles of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). However, there was no clinical response after chemotherapy. The post-surgical histopathology revealed the actual histology to be pleomorphic liposarcoma. Thi... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4694402 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0100 4694402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4694401&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg100u23217502871%2F Conclusions  The 131I-avid lesions on the early scan were more easily detected by visual analysis and had higher uptake ratios than those on the delayed scan. However, for patients with high serum Tg and negative finding on the early scan, the delayed scan was helpful in identifying additional 131I-avid lesions. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0486-yAuthors Jeong Won Lee, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, KoreaSang Mi Lee, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan, KoreaGwan Pyo Koh, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University School of Medicine, 66 Jeju-Daehakno, Jeju-si, Jeju, 690-767 KoreaDae Ho Lee, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National Unive... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4694401 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:11:00 +0100 4694401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4689368&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft70q638282p2321v%2F Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0489-8Authors John Patrick Pilkington Woll, Nuclear Medicine Department, University General Hospital, Obispo Rafael Torrijas s/n, 13005 Ciudad Real, SpainMontserrat Cortés Romera, PET Unit, Centre IDI Bellvitge, Bellvitge University Hospital, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, SpainAna María García Vicente, Nuclear Medicine Department, University General Hospital, Obispo Rafael Torrijas s/n, 13005 Ciudad Real, SpainBeatriz González García, Nuclear Medicine Department, University General Hospital, Obispo Rafael Torrijas s/n, 13005 Ciudad Real, SpainMargarita Delgado Portela, Pathology Department, University General Hospital, Obispo Rafael Torrijas s/n, 13005 Ciudad Real, SpainJose Manuel Cordero García, Nuclear Medic... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4689368 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:47:22 +0100 4689368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4679051&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn2wn60l611070862%2F We describe a 62-year-old woman with advanced chronic hepatitis C who showed no response to low-dose long-term interferon-beta monotherapy (3 MU, three times a week). The interferon monotherapy was continued for 2 years and 9 months. Despite this lack of response to interferon, the patient’s clinical course was good and liver function assessed by 99mTc-galactosyl human serum albumin single photon emission computed tomography (99mTc-GSA SPECT) analysis improved significantly. Improvement of the data obtained by 99mTc-GSA SPECT analysis justified continuation of the treatment. 99mTc-GSA SPECT analysis was clinically useful to evaluate the effect of interferon in a patient with interferon non-responsive chronic hepatitis C, despite a lack of reduction of the ALT level and ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4679051 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:48:09 +0100 4679051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4679052&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F634443165822r353%2F Conclusions  These results indicate that reference tissue modelling with the pons as the reference region is valid for [11C]FMZ PET in head-injured patients at 6 months following injury within both normal appearing and peri-lesional brain regions. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0480-4Authors Thomas Geeraerts, University Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKJonathan P. Coles, University Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKFranklin I. Aigbirhio, Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKJohn D. Pickard, Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UKDavid K. Menon, University Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4679052 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:48:02 +0100 4679052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4679053&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fmlh4511244289225%2F Conclusions  The MIBG parameter, delayed H/M or WR combined with the EF is a useful tool for the prediction of a long-term prognosis in DCM, which is superior to MIBG parameters alone. However, patients with WR > 50% but no event in a 3-year follow-up period should undergo an additional MIBG imaging for prognostic prediction. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0479-xAuthors Mitsuru Momose, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8666 JapanDai Okayama, Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, JapanHitoshi Nagamatsu, Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, JapanChisato Kondo, Department... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4679053 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:48:00 +0100 4679053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4679054&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5720638577200642%2F Conclusion  Four weeks of PGE1 infusion sustained MPR improvement in patients with ischemic heart disease. This may be an attractive therapeutic approach for no-option patients with severe ischemic cardiomyopathy. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0487-xAuthors Chi-Lun Huang, Department of Internal Medicine, TaoYuan General Hospital, TaoYuan, TaiwanYen-Wen Wu, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Rd, Taipei, 100 TaiwanShoei-Shen Wang, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, TaiwanChuen-Den Tseng, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Chung-Shan South Rd, Taip... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4679054 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:47:56 +0100 4679054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607985&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg66v627186l48h88%2F Conclusion  FDG-PET imaging is a valuable tool in the management of patients with SCLC for a more accurate staging. The use of quantitative PET parameters may have a role in prediction of stage and survival. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0478-yAuthors Nuri Arslan, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, 06018 Ankara, TurkeyMurat Tuncel, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, 06018 Ankara, TurkeyOkan Kuzhan, Department of Medical Oncology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, Ankara, TurkeyEngin Alagoz, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Medical Faculty, 06018 Ankara, TurkeyBurcin Budakoglu, De... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607985 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:51:32 +0100 4607985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607986&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8001786l76321610%2F We presented a complicated pulmonary hydatid disease patient who was referred to our department for PET–CT, after the detection of 2 lung lesions. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0485-zAuthors Zeynep Gozde Ozkan, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyCuneyt Turkmen, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyYasemin Sanli, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeyBerker Ozkan, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, TurkeySerhan Tanju, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey Journal... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607986 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:51:31 +0100 4607986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607987&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc43u27x1h9430v58%2F Conclusions  The findings of this study indicate that NMK36 is well tolerated. NMK36 has favorable characteristics for imaging brain and pelvic tumors, such as low brain uptake, slow urinary excretion, and high in vivo stability. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0477-zAuthors Yuji Asano, Department of Radiology and Radiation Oncology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0374, JapanYusuke Inoue, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kitasato University School of Medicine, 1-15-1 Kitasato, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0374, JapanYasuhiko Ikeda, Kitasato University East Hospital Clinical Trial Center, 2-1-1 Asamizodai, Minami-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0380, JapanKei Kikuchi, Depar... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607987 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:22:52 +0100 4607987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607989&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F281r3m048658257k%2F Conclusions  In a selected group of PCNSL and GBM with similar MRI findings, the addition of quantitative FDG-PET to MRI may improve their differentiation. ADC measurement did not allow further discrimination. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0483-1Authors Keishi Makino, Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanToshinori Hirai, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, 1-1-1 Honjo, Kumamoto, 860-8556 JapanHideo Nakamura, Department of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanRyuji Murakami, Department of Radiation Oncology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumam... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607989 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:49:39 +0100 4607989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607988&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj75x15r423204881%2F Conclusion  It seems that geometrical specification of a seed is markedly effective on dose distribution. Differences between doses of two radioactive materials decrease rapidly beyond the seed borders. Consideration of this study can be applied for other seeds that have multiple radiation emitters to research the effects of their geometrical specification on dose distributions. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0472-4Authors Berkay Camgöz, Ege University Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Bornova, 35100 İzmir, TurkeyMehmet Nurullah Kumru, Ege University Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Bornova, 35100 İzmir, Turkey Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607988 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 05:49:39 +0100 4607988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4576285&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5q2r84051772114v%2F Conclusions  FDG-PET had a reasonably high diagnostic accuracy in endometrial cancer. Although the number of cases with clinical impact was limited, additional information by PET was obtained in one-third of the cases. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0474-2Authors Tsuyoshi Suga, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoinkawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507 JapanYuji Nakamoto, Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoinkawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507 JapanTsuneo Saga, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Molecular Imaging Center, National Institute of Radiological Sciences, 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4576285 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:51:42 +0100 4576285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4576287&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F43r0054691230580%2F Conclusion  Stress only MPS/CTA 3D fusion imaging could provide the potential for improved diagnostic accuracy and additional information of hemodynamically relevant coronary arterial stenoses. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0476-0Authors Eun-Jung Kong, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeung-Nam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-717 Republic of KoreaIhn-Ho Cho, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeung-Nam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-717 Republic of KoreaKyung-Ah Chun, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Yeung-Nam University Hospital, #317-1 Daemyung 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu, 705-717 Republic of Korea Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (So... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4576287 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:51:40 +0100 4576287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4576286&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc3924185x486514r%2F Conclusion  Adenosine infusion in combination with low-level exercise seems to result in higher-quality images and fewer adverse reactions than adenosine infusion without exercise. The combined protocol decreases adverse reactions and improves the quality of myocardial perfusion images by decreasing background activity. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0475-1Authors Hajime Monzen, Department of Radiology, Otsu Red Cross Hospital, 1-35 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga 520-8511, JapanMasatake Hara, Department of Cardiology, Otsu Red Cross Hospital, Otsu, Shiga JapanMakoto Hirata, Department of Radiology, Otsu Red Cross Hospital, 1-35 Nagara, Otsu, Shiga 520-8511, JapanTakatoshi Suzuki, Department of Radiology, Otsu Red Cross Hospital, 1-35 Nagara, Otsu, S... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4576286 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:51:40 +0100 4576286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4538001&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk731201237753u6q%2F Conclusion  FDG-PET for the diagnosis of FUO provided additional diagnostic information and had a high clinical impact, especially among patients with infectious diseases. It was also helpful in cases with unknown or other miscellaneous diseases by allowing the exclusion of focally active diseases. The prevalence of diseases in hospitals significantly affected the effectiveness of FDG-PET for the diagnosis of FUO. FDG-PET is a useful examination providing various degrees of clinical impact for the management of FUO, depending on the characteristics of the patient and the hospital. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0470-6Authors Kazuo Kubota, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medic... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4538001 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:08:23 +0100 4538001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4523343&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa236r7x40r183474%2F Conclusion  Our efforts in producing FDOPA following all aspects of GMP requirements have resulted in a product with the USP quality and certified as GMP complied. The routine production yields enough doses for three to four whole-body scans in each batch. The issues discussed in the report provide good reference for producers planning in routine production for PET drugs that are not commonly produced or with complicated compendial quality control tests. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0463-xAuthors Chih-Hao K. Kao, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, 97002 TaiwanWen-Lin Hsu, Department of Radiation Oncology, Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital, Hualien, 97002 TaiwanHeng-Li Xie, Department of Nuclear ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4523343 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:04:35 +0100 4523343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4499240&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk809562h74v66j2q%2F Conclusion  Therapeutic efficacy of RSO for RA of the knee applying either P-32, Re-188 or Y-90 provides comparable results. Pain relief by RSO is longer lasting as compared to corticosteroid instillation. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0467-1Authors Knut Liepe, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kassel General Hospital, Mönchebergstr 41-43, 34125 Kassel, GermanyJohn J. Zaknun, Clinic of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, AustriaAjit Padhy, Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, SingaporeEmerita Barrenechea, Department of Nuclear Medicine, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Quezon City, PhilippinesVictoria Soroa, Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica (CNEA), Buenos Aires, Argent... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4499240 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:06:39 +0100 4499240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4492043&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fhup0564t2r0311v6%2F Conclusions  The results of this pilot study suggested that 62Cu-ATSM uptake may be a predictive indicator of tumor response to chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0471-5Authors Yumiko Minagawa, Department of Radiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0004, JapanKazuya Shizukuishi, Department of Radiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0004, JapanIzumi Koike, Department of Radiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0004, JapanChoichi Horiuchi, Department of Rad... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4492043 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:01:07 +0100 4492043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4416358&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F21n18646n3440xr0%2F Conclusions  We succeeded in the first synthesis of [11C]Telmisartan for clinical research use by appropriate quality tests. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0466-2Authors Hitoshi Iimori, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, JapanYoshinobu Hashizume, RIKEN Center for Molecular Imaging Science, 6-7-3 Minatojima minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, JapanMasahiro Sasaki, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0047, JapanYoshinobu Kajiwara, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima minamimachi, ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4416358 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:41:06 +0100 4416358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4416359&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh2154115w983176v%2F Conclusion  The dual-time-point 18F FDG PET/CT is not a useful method for differentiating malignant and benign nodules. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0468-0Authors Seong-Jang Kim, Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, 602-739 Republic of KoreaBo Hyun Kim, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaYun Kyung Jeon, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaSang Soo Kim, Medical Research Institute, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaIn Joo Kim, Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, 602-739 Republic of ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4416359 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:08:46 +0100 4416359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374750&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa36261840x065lq3%2F Conclusion  The sliding sum image is a simple and effective method for integrating esophageal transit. Patients with definite SSc and severe scleroderma had significantly higher retention patterns, while probable SSc patients showed no esophageal dysmotility. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-011-0465-3Authors Kenichi Nakajima, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, 920-8641 JapanMinoru Hasegawa, Department of Dermatology, Kanazawa University Hospital, Kanazawa, JapanAnri Inaki, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, 920-8641 JapanHiroshi Wakabayashi, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, 920... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374750 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:40:44 +0100 4374750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4366016&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw452524526603545%2F We report cases of patients that have synchronous NSCLCs. In both cases, there was intense uptake of FDG in one tumour type, with very low grade uptake in the separate tumour. Histology confirmed separate lung malignancies, demonstrating that differential FDG uptake may not always be inflammatory and should be considered to have a separate malignant aetiology. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0457-8Authors Shaunak Navalkissoor, PET/CT Centre, St. Thomas Hospital NHS Trust, London, UKTeresa Szyszko, PET/CT Centre, St. Thomas Hospital NHS Trust, London, UKSheila Rankin, PET/CT Centre, St. Thomas Hospital NHS Trust, London, UKGopinath Gnanasegaran, PET/CT Centre, St. Thomas Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4366016 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:57:19 +0100 4366016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4366015&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe724868jg21p0847%2F Conclusions  3D-OSEM algorithm successfully improved the diagnostic accuracy of LN metastases in 3D-PET tests. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0462-yAuthors Kazumasa Inoue, Functional Imaging Division, Research Center for Innovative Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, 277-8577 JapanEtsuo Moriya, Department of Radiology, Kenkoigaku Society Touto Clinic, Tokyo, JapanTakayuki Suzuki, Department of Radiology, Kenkoigaku Society Touto Clinic, Tokyo, JapanYoshiko Ohnuki, Department of Radiology, Kenkoigaku Society Touto Clinic, Tokyo, JapanTakashi Sato, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, JapanHideaki Kitamura, Department of Radiology, National Cancer Center Hospita... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4366015 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:57:19 +0100 4366015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4366018&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F536364167722w608%2F We report a case of a middle-aged man with hepatitis C virus infection who developed diffuse-type PHL mimicking diffuse hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging showed diffusely infiltrated hypovascular lesions throughout the liver, but no intrahepatic portal venous thrombus was observed. Diffusion-weighted imaging and 18F-FDG positron emission tomography/CT, respectively, showed a very low apparent diffusion coefficient value and high FDG uptake. These findings were more suggestive of diffuse-type PHL than diffuse HCC. Liver biopsy examination confirmed a diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Systemic staging revealed no evidence of nodal or bone marrow involvement, so PHL was diagnosed. The patient was treated w... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4366018 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:57:18 +0100 4366018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4366017&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd1522j435n4116k4%2F We describe two patients where hepatic falciform ligament Technetium-99m-macroaggregated albumin (Tc-99m-MAA) activity was identified on single photon emission computed tomography with integrated low-dose CT (SPECT/CT) scan during pre-therapy planning, and the steps taken to prevent radiation dermatitis. The first patient underwent prophylactic coil embolization of the patent hepatic falciform artery; the second patient underwent super-selective infusion of Y-90 resin microspheres to avoid the patent hepatic falciform artery. The incidence of falciform ligament Tc-99m-MAA activity detected on SPECT/CT at our institution is 10%. Tc-99m-MAA SPECT/CT scan provides valuable diagnostic information for treatment planning prior to Y-90 SIRT. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4366017 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:57:18 +0100 4366017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4366019&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc5g02219504350r1%2F Conclusion  CT density-based, non-uniform AC of DIBrH perfusion SPECT provides better assessment of physiologic or impaired perfusion distributions in normal and lung diseases. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0461-zAuthors Kazuyoshi Suga, Department of Radiology, St. Hill Hospital, 1462-3 Nishikiwa, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-0151, JapanMunemasa Okada, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi JapanMitsue Kunihiro, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi JapanHideyuki Iwanaga, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi JapanNaofumi Matsunaga, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of N... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4366019 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:57:16 +0100 4366019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4340323&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr154k69615161k66%2F Conclusion  The present findings showed the characteristic patterns of rCBF changes in depressive ESRD patients having maintenance dialysis. Further investigations in brain blood flow and glucose metabolism are needed to elucidate the effect of dialysis itself and the difference of according to dialysis modality in patients having depression and ESRD. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0440-4Authors Hyun-Yeol Nam, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaSang Heon Song, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaSeong-Jang Kim, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital and Me... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4340323 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:05:26 +0100 4340323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4320140&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe1530281693053l1%2F Conclusion  This meta-analysis of published studies of 123I-MIBG studies conducted in Japan indicated that both a decreased cardiac 123I-MIBG activity (H/M) and an increased washout rate are indicative of a poor prognosis in patients with chronic heart failure. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0452-0Authors Yoichi Kuwabara, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba, 260-8677 JapanNagara Tamaki, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita 15 Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-8638 JapanTomoaki Nakata, Department of Cardiology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, S-1, W-16, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, 060-8543 JapanShohei Yamashina,... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4320140 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:52:47 +0100 4320140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301470&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff1u317x274151234%2F Conclusions  Our study indicated that there was significant seeking bias for prior screening of examinees, with this accounting for the fact that this study did not find a significant correlation between cancer risks and cancer detection rates. The results of our study indicated that PET cancer screening can provide high cancer detection rates. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0458-7Authors Koji Shibata, Nishidai Clinic Diagnostic Imaging Center, 1-83-8 Takashimadaira, Itabashi, Tokyo, JapanMasami Arai, Clinical Genetic Oncology, The Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, 3-10, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, JapanMasaaki Matsuura, Division of Cancer Genomics, The Cancer Institute of JFCR, Japanese Foundation for Cancer ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301470 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:16:03 +0100 4301470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301472&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe531017250032v0h%2F Abstract  A 55-year-old female had an abnormal shadow on chest radiograph. Computed tomography (CT) revealed a 26-mm tumor mass in the left upper lobe. No malignant findings were obtained by bronchoscopic cytology or histopathological diagnostics, but on positron emission tomography with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG-PET) examination the maximum SUV was 9.01 in accordance with the tumor mass shadow on CT. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery was performed as clinically suspected of lung cancer, and the diagnosis was pulmonary mixed squamous cell and glandular papilloma (PMSGP). Primary PMSGP is extremely rare, and this is the first to describe the PET findings of this disease. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0454-yAuthors Tomohiro Abiko, Department of... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301472 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:16:01 +0100 4301472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301471&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn6858051u6608132%2F Conclusions  The SLN counts detected with lymphoscintigraphy were significantly lower in metastasis-positive lymph nodes than in metastasis-negative lymph nodes. This suggests that prediction of SLN metastasis in breast cancer is possible using lymphoscintigraphy. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0459-6Authors Atsushi Noguchi, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, 1-3-3 Nakamichi, Higashinari, Osaka, 537-8511 JapanMasahisa Onoguchi, Department of Quantum Medical Technology, Division of Health Sciences, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, 920-0942 JapanTakeshi Ohnishi, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascula... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301471 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:16:01 +0100 4301471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301473&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fwu7k896015066874%2F Conclusions  Semiquantitative analysis of MET provided high diagnostic value even for PVE-affected small lesions. MET-PET enables early diagnosis of recurrence of brain tumor in the follow-up after the radiation therapy. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0450-2Authors Shozo Okamoto, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, North 15th, West 7th, Kitaku, Sapporo, 060-8638 JapanTohru Shiga, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, North 15th, West 7th, Kitaku, Sapporo, 060-8638 JapanNaoya Hattori, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, North 15th, West 7th, Kitaku, Sapporo, 060-8638 JapanNaoki Kubo, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaid... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301473 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:15:59 +0100 4301473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4301474&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4h5246j24865k165%2F Conclusion  In our experience, the advantages of the ROLL technique are a precise localization of malignant breast lesions (95.5%) and an increased probability of a complete excision with free margins in more than one half of them. Nevertheless, special consideration should be taken when dealing with invasive and microinvasive cancers and in those exceeding 10 mm because of their higher incidence of infiltrated margins. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0453-zAuthors John Patrick Pilkington Woll, Nuclear Medicine Department, University General Hospital, Obispo Rafael Torrijas s/n, 13005 Ciudad Real, SpainMontserrat Cortés Romera, PET Unit, Centre IDI Bellvitge, Bellvitge University Hospital, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, SpainAna Mar... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4301474 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:15:57 +0100 4301474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4283303&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F832658k5886l83k7%2F Conclusion  Our preliminary study suggests that 18F-FDG PET is useful for monitoring response and outcome after treatment in unresectable thymic epithelial tumors. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0455-xAuthors Kyoichi Kaira, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanHaruyasu Murakami, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanSatoru Miura, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777 JapanRieko Kaira, Division of Thoracic Oncology, Shizuoka Cancer Center, 1007 Shimonagakubo Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-877... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4283303 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:20:16 +0100 4283303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4283304&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff7131588276211n1%2F Conclusion  Significant positive correlations between SUVmax on FDG PET and energy expenditure were noted in our study; we consider that these results may aid in determining the nutritional management for esophageal cancer patients. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0456-9Authors Atsushi Mitamura, Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Tohoku University, 1-1 Seiryomachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574 JapanTomohiro Kaneta, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University, 1-1 Seiryomachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574 JapanGo Miyata, Division of Advanced Surgical Science and Technology, Tohoku University, 1-1 Seiryomachi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8574 JapanKentaro Takanami, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tohoku University, 1-1 Seiryomachi,... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4283304 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 22:20:09 +0100 4283304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251918&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F33153g652546g957%2F Conclusion  Batch processing was enabled in all frames by shifting the myocardium to the center of rotation using this software. The waiting time between infusion and image acquisition should be decreased, thus reducing patient burden and improving the diagnostic ability of the procedure. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0447-xAuthors Ryo Tanaka, Department of Radiology, Kushiro Sanjikai Hospital, 4-30 Nusamai-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0836, JapanKatsunori Yoshioka, Department of Sales and Marketing, FUJIFILM RI Pharma Co. Ltd, Tokyo, JapanKazue Seino, Department of Radiology, Kushiro Sanjikai Hospital, 4-30 Nusamai-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido 085-0836, JapanMuneo Ohba, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Kushiro Sanjikai Hospital, Kushiro, ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251918 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:53:22 +0100 4251918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251919&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa0w42113p8831251%2F Conclusion  When required to evaluate regions with decreased perfusion due to such causes as hemodynamic cerebral ischemia, the 3D-SSP is desirable. In a statistical image analysis, we must reconfirm the image after anatomical standardization by all means. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0448-9Authors Hideo Onishi, Program in Health and Welfare, Graduate School of Comprehensive Scientific Research, Prefectural University of Hiroshima, 1-1 Gakuenmachi, Mihara, Hiroshima 723-0053, JapanYuki Matsutake, Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Kurume University Hospital, 67 Asahimachi, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-011, JapanHiroki Kawashima, Department of Radiology, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1 Takaramachi, Ishikawa, Kanazawa 920-8641, JapanNorikazu Matsuto... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251919 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:53:21 +0100 4251919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251920&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fhm01044910773836%2F Conclusion  We used the IMP graph plot method to measure regional CBF in normal healthy subjects, without arterial blood sampling, and obtained compatible CBF values. This method is non-invasive and convenient for determination of regional CBF in the clinical setting. Content Type Journal ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0451-1Authors Kazunari Ishii, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hyogo Brain and Heart Center, Himeji, Hyogo JapanTakafumi Uemura, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hyogo Brain and Heart Center, Himeji, Hyogo JapanNaokazu Miyamoto, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hyogo Brain and Heart Center, Himeji, Hyogo JapanToshiki Yoshikawa, Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Hyogo Brain and Heart Center, Him... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251920 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:53:18 +0100 4251920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4206731&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F04376463160j8781%2F Abstract  Integrated FDG-PET/CT has been used successfully for the diagnosis, staging, restaging, therapy monitoring and prognostic prediction of ovarian cancer as well as various other malignant tumors. Compared with conventional PET/non-contrast CT images, combined PET/contrast-enhanced CT images with intravenous iodine contrast medium and sufficient radiation dose may contribute to a more accurate diagnosis with higher confidence. In the future, tracers other than FDG and integrated PET/MRI will be realized. We herein review the place and role of FDG-PET/CT in the management of ovarian cancer, discussing its usefulness and limitations in the imaging of these patients. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0449-8Authors Kazuhiro Kitajima, Department of ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4206731 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:09:02 +0100 4206731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4206732&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4218q6235v557056%2F We present a case of a 60-year-old man with a history of severe hypoproteinemia and constitutional syndrome, suspected to have protein-losing enteropathy (PLE). Bone scintigraphy (99mTc-MDP) performed to rule out the presence of bone metastases incidentally showed abnormal uptake in abdominal soft tissue. The patient unexpectedly died of heart failure, and autopsy revealed microscopic alterations consistent with PLE exclusively in the right colon, corresponding to the area of abnormal uptake. Few similar cases have been published, but none of them reported correlative pathological findings affecting the area of abnormal tracer uptake. In this case of PLE, 99mTc-MDP scintigraphy was a useful imaging method for localizing the site of protein loss, showing a focal area of alteration in t... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4206732 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:57:57 +0100 4206732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4206733&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6rj12238030m6780%2F Conclusions  The performance of a modular-type pixelated semiconductor detector was almost the same as that of a non-pixelated scintillation detector with a magnified data acquisition in a small animal pinhole SPECT system. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0441-3Authors Hirokazu Iida, Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Hosei University, 3-7-2 Kajinocho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8584, JapanKoichi Ogawa, Department of Applied Informatics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Hosei University, 3-7-2 Kajinocho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8584, Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4206733 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:23:40 +0100 4206733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4206735&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F525411vt64240013%2F In conclusion, PRRT remains a good option in patients with inoperable and/or metastatic NETs particularly of GEP origin. Over a decade of experience with 90Y-DOTATOC proves that it is still an effective tool for the treatment of large infiltrative NETs with achievement of objective radiological responses in nearly a quarter and disease stabilization in more than half the patients studied so far. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0444-0Authors Lutfun Nisa, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound, BSM Medical University Campus, Shahbagh, Dhaka, BangladeshGiordano Savelli, U.O. Medicina Nucleare, Spedali Civili, Brescia, ItalyRaffaele Giubbini, U.O. Medicina Nucleare, Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Pr... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4206735 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:23:39 +0100 4206735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4206734&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5r613p472427266k%2F Conclusion  We conclude that a normal GMPI with adequate stress in our population has high NPVs for major cardiac events as in western population. In addition, the prognostic utility of GMPI is similar for both men and women. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0446-yAuthors Maseeh Uz Zaman, Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), Karachi, PakistanNosheen Fatima, Karachi Institute of Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine (KIRAN), Karachi, PakistanAbdus Samad, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanM. Ishaq, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanZahed Rasheed, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, PakistanDad J. Balcoh, Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), Karachi, Pak... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4206734 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 20:23:39 +0100 4206734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4201827&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb765505171143212%2F Conclusions  These results suggest that RR for myocardial perfusion SPECT imaging has some potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, but both OSEM and RR image sets may have to be employed for the best diagnosis of CAD. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0436-0Authors Kuniyuki Tashiro, Izumi General Medical Center, 520 Myojin-cho, Izumi, Kagoshima 899-0131, JapanSeiji Tomiguchi, Graduate School of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences Kumamoto University, 4-24-1 Kuhonji, Kumamoto, JapanShinya Shiraishi, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-1-1 Honjyo, Kumamoto, JapanMorikatsu Yoshida, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 1-1-1 Honjyo, Kuma... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4201827 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:01:58 +0100 4201827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4201828&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Faq0257825320v866%2F Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0443-1Authors Francesco Bertagna, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Spedali Civili di Brescia, P.le Spedali Civili, 1, 25123 Brescia, ItalyRaffaele Giubbini, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4201828 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:01:56 +0100 4201828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4198884&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu41425h115766750%2F In this study, we aimed to compare these cardiac functional parameters calculated by the following cardiac quantification programs: Emory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb), Quantitative Gated SPECT (QGS), and Myometrix. We also evaluated reproducibility of the cardiac programs. Methods  Fifty-seven patients (27 male, 30 female) at Elazig Research and Training Hospital from 2008 to 2009 were included in this study. In all patients, 99mTc-MIBI ECG-Gated (8-bin frame mode) myocardial perfusion scintigraphies were performed. By using 3 different cardiac quantification programs (ECTb, QGS, and Myometrix); LVEF, EDV, and ESV were calculated. The same raw data of MPS images were reprocessed at different time periods, and these 3 parameters were recalculated. LVEF, EDV, and ESV yielde... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4198884 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:22:40 +0100 4198884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187889&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fyq22u1626239k752%2F Conclusions  Physiological FDG uptake in the colon increases significantly from the early to the delayed phase in dual-time-point PET/CT imaging, which should be carefully taken into consideration in the diagnosis of bowel diseases. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0439-xAuthors Akira Toriihara, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8519 JapanKatsuya Yoshida, PET Imaging Center, Asahi General Hospital, 1326 i, Asahi, Chiba, 289-2511 JapanIsao Umehara, Department of Radiology, Asahi General Hospital, 1326 i, Asahi, Chiba, 289-2511 JapanHitoshi Shibuya, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Oncology, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Med... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187889 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:56:44 +0100 4187889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4177372&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj713x068x6v62881%2F Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0433-3Authors Shinro Matsuo, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Kanazawa University Hospital, 13-1, Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-8641, Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4177372 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:04 +0100 4177372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4177374&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk752606775t613h8%2F Conclusion  Initial DMSA renal scintigraphy is a sensitive method for the early diagnosis of APN in young children and is useful in the assessment of the severity of kidney injury even in patients with negative urine culture. Clinical, biological and ultrasound parameters do not identify children with renal damage. Normal DMSA study, excluding parenchymal involvement and late sequelae, could minimize the use of scintigraphy in the follow-up and reduce the redundancy of cystography. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0431-5Authors Emilija Jaksic, Clinical Centre of Serbia, School of Medicine University of Belgrade, Višegradska 26, 11000 Belgrade, SerbiaRadovan Bogdanovic, Institute of Mother and Child Health Care, School of Medicine University of Bel... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4177374 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:03 +0100 4177374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4177373&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3416u7u214566734%2F Conclusion  This study shows the feasibility of fixing the CBV value for computing OEF and CMRO2 values in the PET examination, suggesting the CO scan could be eliminated. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0438-yAuthors Yasuhiro Sasakawa, Department of Clinical Radiology, Kagawa University Hospital, 1750-1 Ikenobe, Miki-cho, Kita-gun, Kagawa, 761-0793 JapanNobuyuki Kudomi, Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kagawa, JapanYuka Yamamoto, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kagawa University, Kagawa, JapanToshihide Monden, Department of Clinical Radiology, Kagawa University Hospital, 1750-1 Ikenobe, Miki-cho, Kita-gun, Kagawa, 761-0793 JapanNobuyuki Kawai, Department of Neurological Surgery, Faculty of Medicine... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4177373 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:03 +0100 4177373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4177375&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F325734781056mm76%2F Conclusion  Decrease in SUVmax of FB PET/CT was due to (1) tumor size, (2) distribution of lower lung, (3) long respiratory movement at slow breathing cycle speeds, and (4) respiratory waveforms without steady end-expiration. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0442-2Authors Tsuyoshi Kawano, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Nakao 1-1-2, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, 241-0815 JapanEiji Ohtake, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Kanagawa Cancer Center, Nakao 1-1-2, Asahi-ku, Yokohama, 241-0815 JapanTomio Inoue, Department of Radiology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Fukuura 3-9, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, 236-0004 Japan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine) Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4177375 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:08:01 +0100 4177375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153930&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc717vjxnk1l2q752%2F Conclusions  Short image acquisition times of 1 min/bed using 18F-FDG and the specific scanner model considered in the study lead to reduced lesion detectability and should be avoided also in underweight patients. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0437-zAuthors Roberta Matheoud, Medical Physics Department, AOU “Maggiore della Carità”, C.so Mazzini 18, 28100 Novara, ItalyLucia Leva, Nuclear Medicine Department, Azienda Ospedaliera “Maggiore della Carità”, University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, ItalyChiara Secco, Medical Physics Department, AOU “Maggiore della Carità”, C.so Mazzini 18, 28100 Novara, ItalyGianmauro Sacchetti, Nuclear Medicine Department, Azienda Ospedaliera “Maggiore della Carità”, University of Eastern Piedmont... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153930 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:19:58 +0100 4153930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153931&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkg32111221171k18%2F Conclusion  The results showed that F(ab′)2 fragment of PR81 is more suitable than intact PR81 for safer and more rapid detection of human breast cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0434-2Authors Mojtaba Salouti, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, 45156-58145 Zanjan, IranMohammad Hossein Babaei, Nuclear Biomolecule Laboratory, Radioisotope Department, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Tehran, IranHossein Rajabi, Department of Medical Physics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, IranHaleh Foroutan, Nuclear Biomolecule Laboratory, Radioisotope Department, Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute, Tehran, IranMohammad Javad Rasaee, Department of... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153931 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:19:57 +0100 4153931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153932&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fjj3058764j38uu8x%2F Conclusion  The GSA-RL calculated by 99mTc GSA-SPECT was a useful parameter for predicting postoperative liver function recovery that should be implemented before partial hepatectomy. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0426-2Authors Hideyuki Wakamatsu, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Miyazaki University, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki, 889-1692 JapanShigeki Nagamachi, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Miyazaki University, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki, 889-1692 JapanShogo Kiyohara, Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Miyazaki University, 5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki, 889-1692 JapanSeigo Fujita, Department of Radiology, Fujimoto-Hayasuzu Hospital, 17-4 Hayasuzu-cho, Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, 885-0055 JapanK... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153932 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:19:56 +0100 4153932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4147558&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk452p2l7051l2154%2F Conclusions  [125I]m-IPQ showed a relatively high tumor accumulation with selective EGFR-TK binding. Moreover, the tumor uptake of [125I]m-IPQ might be reflected in the amount of EGFR-TK expression in the tumor. These good characteristics of [125I]m-IPQ suggested that a 123I-labeled counterpart, [123I]m-IPQ, would have great potential for EGFR-TK imaging with SPECT. However, the in vivo stability of this compound needs to improve. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0432-4Authors Masahiko Hirata, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4-20-1 Nasahara, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1094, JapanYasukazu Kanai, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4-20-1 Nasahara, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1094, JapanSadahiro Naka, Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Science... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4147558 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 07:04:32 +0100 4147558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4113757&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Feqv35861303xu877%2F Abstract  Radioisotopes can be produced by reactors and accelerators. For certain isotopes there could be an advantage to a certain production method. However, nowadays many reports suggest, that useful isotopes needed in medicine, industry and research could be produced efficiently and dependence on reactors using enriched U-235 may be eliminated. In my view reactors and accelerators will continue to play their role side by side in the supply of suitable and economical sources of isotopes. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0425-3Authors Ahmad Mushtaq, Isotope Production Division, Pakistan Institute of Nuclear Science and Technology, P.O. Nilore, Islamabad, Pakistan Journal Annals of Nuclear MedicineOnline ISSN 1864-6433Print ISSN 0914-7187 (Sour... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4113757 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:50 +0100 4113757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4113758&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fwj81861085417jp1%2F Conclusion  For evaluation of mechanical loosening of the hip prosthesis SPECT/CT was significantly better than planar scanning for the acetabular cup, but not for the femoral stem. For evaluation of the knee prosthesis, a significant improvement was noted using SPECT/CT for the femoral component, and although superior results were also noted for the tibial component, statistical significance was not reached. Taking into account the limitations of this retrospective audit, the value of using RNA SPECT/CT appeared to lie in the exclusion of mechanical loosening. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0419-1Authors Chong Ghee Chew, Radiology SA, PO Box 1072, North Adelaide, SA 5006, AustraliaPeter Lewis, Wakefield Orthopedic Clinic, 270 Wakefield Street, ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4113758 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:00:49 +0100 4113758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4092974&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv45120q635k6883g%2F Conclusions  The present study indicates that wide-angle offset data acquisition improves the image resolution of brain SPECT compared to onset data acquisition with the same sampling time. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0430-6Authors Yasuyuki Takahashi, Department of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Gunma Prefectural College of Health Sciences, 323-1 Kamioki-cho, Maebashi, Gunma 371-0052, JapanNoboru Oriuchi, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine, 3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi, Gunma 371-8511, JapanHiroshi Higashino, Department of Radiology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Shitsukawa, Toon, Ehime 791-0295, JapanHirotaka Shimada, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4092974 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:18:53 +0100 4092974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4092975&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl01626275344522q%2F Conclusion  PET/ceCT yielded more accurate findings than PET/ldCT in a limited number of cases. PET/ldCT may, therefore, be sufficient for routine PET/CT scanning for post-therapeutic assessment or restaging of lymphoma patients. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0429-zAuthors Yuji Nakamoto, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kyoto University Hospital, 54 Shogoinkawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8507 JapanMunenobu Nogami, Department of PET Diagnosis, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047 JapanRyo Sugihara, Department of PET Diagnosis, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, 2-2 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0047 JapanKazuro Sugimura, Department of PET Diagnosis, Ins... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4092975 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:18:52 +0100 4092975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4092976&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh38l17r758h503u1%2F Conclusion  We analyzed various types of malignant neoplasms detected by the FDG-PET cancer screening program and presented recommended combination of examinations to cover FDG-PET and PET/CT. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0428-0Authors Ryogo Minamimoto, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655 JapanMichio Senda, Division of Molecular Imaging, Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation, Kobe, JapanTakashi Terauchi, Screening Technology and Development Division, Research Center for Cancer Prevention and Screening, National Cancer Center, Tokyo, JapanSeishi Jinnouchi, Atsuchi Memorial Institute of Radiology, Atsuchi Memorial Clinic PET Cen... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4092976 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:48:20 +0100 4092976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4092977&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw19047160t23u186%2F Abstract  Neuroimaging in ischemic stroke continues to be one of the most developing fields in nuclear medicine. Many studies have established the efficacy of blood flow and metabolism measurements in acute ischemic stroke. Although the release of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator in clinical practice has minimized the use of SPECT or PET in the first few hours of ischemic stroke onset, implementing these techniques into a set of initial examinations is still beneficial to exclude risky patients for reperfusion therapy beyond several hours after onset. Rescuing of viable tissue suffering ischemic penumbra is an important target of early therapeutic strategy. Ischemic penumbra can be visualized by means of perfusion imaging, central type benzodiazepine receptor imagin... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4092977 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:54:09 +0100 4092977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070985&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0g67318u5p2617j6%2F Conclusions  The quality of images reconstructed using the application software AQCEL were superior to that obtained using conventional method after ACZ loading, and high correlations were shown in quantity at rest and after ACZ loading. This software can be applied to clinical practice and is a useful tool for improvement of reproducibility and throughput. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0422-6Authors Mitsuhiro Momose, Department of Radiology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621 JapanAkihiro Takaki, Clinical Application Technology Department, FUJIFILM RI Pharma Co., Ltd, Tokyo, JapanTsuyoshi Matsushita, Department of Radiology, Shinshu University School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Asahi, Matsumoto, 390-8621 JapanShin Yan... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070985 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:52:55 +0100 4070985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070986&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp6041618x3197432%2F Conclusion  VEGF-A and VEGF121 mRNA levels may correlate with FDG uptake and aggressiveness in lung adenocarcinoma. These findings support the hypothesis that VEGF-A and VEGF121 may help in predicting the outcome in patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0427-1Authors JianFei Guo, Department of Radiology, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, JapanKotaro Higashi, Department of Radiology, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, JapanYoshimichi Ueda, Department of Pathology, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, JapanYasuhito Ishigaki, Medical Research Institute, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, JapanTsutomu Sakuma, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, JapanManabu Oguchi, Department ... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070986 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:52:54 +0100 4070986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070987&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx448717337566101%2F Abstract  Iodine-123 beta-methyl-p-iodophenyl-pentadecanoic acid (BMIPP) imaging is useful to diagnose recent myocardial ischemia. A 27-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of aborted cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation. She underwent BMIPP imaging in order to rule out ischemic heart disease. Reduced BMIPP uptake was observed in the inferoseptal segments. Coronary angiography revealed insignificant lesions, and a severe coronary spasm was provoked in the right coronary artery by an intracoronary injection of acetylcholine. The etiology of ventricular fibrillation in this case was considered to be vasospastic angina. The application of BMIPP imaging helped diagnose fatal vasospastic angina in this case. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s1... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070987 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:52:53 +0100 4070987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4052357&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq4q04w103447220k%2F Conclusion  FDG-PET/CT was appropriate for detecting peripheral zone prostate cancer in patients at more than an intermediate risk. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0424-4Authors Ryogo Minamimoto, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, 1-21-1 Toyama, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8655 JapanHiroji Uemura, Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, JapanFutoshi Sano, Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, JapanHideyuki Terao, Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University, Yokohama, JapanYoji Nagashima, Department of Molecular Pathology, Yokohama City University Graduate Scho... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4052357 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 05:51:32 +0100 4052357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4052358&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl2355762577727g1%2F Conclusions  LV dysfunction is an independent predictor of abnormal HR response to DIP, and the association between low LVEF and low HR ratio may explain the link between abnormal HR ratio and increased mortality. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12149-010-0420-8Authors Ronaldo de Souza Leão Lima, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilLuis Machado, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAlexandre B. Azevedo, Hospital Universitário Clementino Fraga Filho da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilAndrea De Lorenzo, Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Journal Annals... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4052358 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:54:45 +0100 4052358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4043055&cid=s_35905_37_f&fid=35905&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg0v020186662273q%2F Abstract  One of the fields of research in nuclear medicine is the development of new radiopharmaceuticals for imaging infection and inflammation in humans. For this development, several antimicrobial peptides, antibiotics, antibiotic peptide and chemotactic peptides, etc., have been radiolabeled with different radionuclides (67Ga, 99mTc, 111In, 18F, 131I, etc.) and their imaging potentials studied. Actually, it is very important to distinguish between infection and inflammation. In this respect, radiolabeled antibiotics have advantages because many of the properties of the ideal infection-specific agent through antibiotics localizes in infection site. In this review, only 99mTc-labeled antibiotics are evaluated and discussed. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s121... Annals of Nuclear Medicine journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4043055 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:46:45 +0100 4043055