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
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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
Heart and Torso Phantom Model of Cardiac and Respiratory Motion for Nuclear Imaging IB-2358
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Models the human torso, heart, and lungs for improving SPECT and PET imaging Develops and validates algorithms to correct for cardiac and respiratory motion in nuclear imaging Intermodality image registration Simultaneous modality imaging … [Read more...] about Heart and Torso Phantom Model of Cardiac and Respiratory Motion for Nuclear Imaging IB-2358