Cardiovascular diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role in modern health care, supporting accurate diagnosis, risk ...

Alzheimer disease (AD) is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and is projected to affect over 13 million people by the year 2060. Although there is currently no cure for AD, ...

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology November 2025, jnmt.125.270450; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.125.270450 ...

Before the initial issuance of radiopharmaceutical guidelines for pediatric patients, there was marked variability in the administered activities and radiation exposure in children undergoing ...

Dopamine transporter SPECT is an accurate adjunct to clinical evaluation for Parkinson disease when the diagnosis is difficult. Dopaminergic medications may significantly affect dopamine transporter ...

Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology August 2015, jnmt.115.156679; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.115.156679 ...

Patients experience anxiety during imaging procedures because of the confined space, uncertainty about the procedure, worry about the results, and other concerns. When a patient experiences anxiety ...

The primary clinical indication for Technegas ventilation is in conjunction with 99m Tc-macroaggregated albumin perfusion lung imaging to evaluate suspected pulmonary embolism. In addition, Technegas ...

Lymphatic anomalies are globally rare in newborns and children but in some cases can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Of interest are the chylous effusions that can occur in the thorax, ...

This guideline was developed by the SNM to describe important factors common to most nuclear medicine procedures. It is intended to guide nuclear medicine practitioners in establishing policies and ...

Myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) is an important imaging modality in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease. MPI plays a key role in diagnosing cardiovascular disease, establishing ...