APPLICATIONS: Biological sensor In vivo diagnostics In vitro assays Drug discovery ADVANTAGES: High signal-to-noise ratio Extendable to multiplexing assays for multiple analytes Eliminates background signals Only requires small sample quantities Results are easily interpreted In order to provide a more specific and sensitive … [Read more...] about Functionalized NMR-based Xenon Biosensor IB-1643
Software for Dynamic Imaging with SPECT CR-3010
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Dynamic diagnostic imaging Research on tissue perfusion and metabolism ADVANTAGES: Accurate quantitation of coronary flow reserve, tissue perfusion, and viability Applicable with slowly rotating SPECT scanners or with PET scanners ABSTRACT: Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a computer program that uses data from … [Read more...] about Software for Dynamic Imaging with SPECT CR-3010
Sinocor: Motion-Correction Software Plug-in for SPECT CR-3116
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Cardiac imaging Oncology Image reconstruction in computed tomography software ADVANTAGES: Enhances image quality in SPECT Simplicity – affords manual or automatic adjustment for patient motion Can reduce scanning time, avoid repeat scans Can be used with any dedicated or scanner … [Read more...] about Sinocor: Motion-Correction Software Plug-in for SPECT CR-3116
Solid State Silicon Photomultiplier with High Photon Detection Efficiency IB-3150
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Radionuclide medical imaging High-energy nuclear physics Radiation detectors for nuclear safeguards Molecular imaging equipment Optical communications ADVANTAGES: Insensitivity to magnetic fields High photon detection efficiency (PDE) Good timing resolution Low power consumption Potentially lower … [Read more...] about Solid State Silicon Photomultiplier with High Photon Detection Efficiency IB-3150
Rotenone Analogs: High Extraction and Retention Perfusion Tracers for PET and SPECT Imaging IB-2084, 2085
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Planar image of iodorotenone in a dog heart. PET and SPECT tracers, especially for myocardial perfusion imaging ADVANTAGES: Extraction, retention, and uptake superior to 201Tl, 99mTc-sestamibi, and 82Rb, resulting in higher image quality A variety of half-lives including long-lived tracers suitable for delivery to … [Read more...] about Rotenone Analogs: High Extraction and Retention Perfusion Tracers for PET and SPECT Imaging IB-2084, 2085