Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
The Lecture "Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation" is from International Atomic Energy Agency "IAEA"
Introduction to Nuclear Medicine
The Lecture "Introduction to Nuclear Medicine" is from International Atomic Energy Agency "IAEA"
FDG PET/CT for Brain (INTER-ICTAL)
Glucose is the main energy supplier of the brain. Therefore the uptake of FDG is high, especially in the cortex, thalamus and striatum. Glucose metabolism in the brain is impaired in many neurological disorders which can therefore be diagnosed with FDG PET-CT. Furthermore FDG-PET can be used to localize the functional deficit zone
FDG PET/CT for Inflammation and Infection
FDG PET/CT is a noninvasive diagnostic imaging procedure providing tomographic images for the determination of localized metabolic activity. Cells involved in infection and inflammation, are able to express high levels of glucose transporters. The ability of the procedure to identify sites of inflammation and infection is related to the glycolytic activity of the
FDG PET/CT in Oncology
FDG PET/CT has been proven as a sensitive imaging modality for detection, staging and restaging and therapy response assessment in oncology. FDG PET/CT provides essential information for radiation treatment planning, helping with critical decisions when delineating tumour volumes. ❰❰ PATIENTS INSTRUCTIONS • This procedure requires exposure
C14-Urea Breath Test
The urea breath test is used to detect Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a type of bacteria that may infect the stomach and is a main cause of ulcers in both the stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). H. pylori produces an enzyme called urease, which breaks urea down into ammonia
Liver Hemangioma Scan
Liver Hemangioma Scan is used mainly for patients who have had a mass in the liver detected on other imaging, such as ultrasound or computerised tomography (CT). Liver masses are not uncommon and may represent a benign tumour consisting of normal bile producing cells, normal structural liver cells, a combination of both, or
Liver and Spleen Scintigraphy
Liver and Spleen Scintigraphy is usually done to supplement a bone scan and/or a Gallium or labelled white blood cell scan when looking for infection in bones and joints. The pattern in which the tracer spreads through the liver and spleen can also help find cysts, abscesses, certain types of tumors, or problems with
White Blood Cell Scan
This Nuclear Medicine scan is a means of detecting infection in bone, joints and soft tissue as well inflammation due to other causes, such as inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). ❰❰ PATIENTS INSTRUCTIONS • This procedure requires exposure to radioactive material. • If
Measurement of Thyroid Iodine Uptake
Measurement of thyroid iodine uptake procedure is used to determine the fraction of an arbitrary quantity of (radioactive) iodide taken up by the thyroid, using a small test dose. ❰❰ PATIENTS INSTRUCTIONS • This procedure requires an administration of a radioactive material. • If there is