Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

Imaging Studies II: Positron Emission Tomography and Scintigraphy

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique that provides crucial insights into the body's physiological functions at a molecular level. It is an indispensable resource for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring various illnesses, notably cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular conditions.
Fundamental Principles of PET

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography

Tomography refers to imaging by sections. Computed tomography (CT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays to reveal minute details about structures in the body.
The technique was invented in the 1970s and is based on the principle that as X-rays pass through the body, they are absorbed or reflected at different levels. In the technique, a patient lies on a motorized platform while a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanner rotates...

Positron Emission Tomography

Positron Emission Tomography

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique involving radiopharmaceuticals — substances that emit short-lived radiation. Although the first PET scanner was introduced in 1961, it took 15 more years before radiopharmaceuticals were combined with the technique and revolutionized its potential.
One of the main requirements of a PET scan is a positron-emitting radioisotope, which is produced in a cyclotron and then attached to a substance used by the part of the body being...

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System V: CT

Cardiac computed tomography (CT) scanning is an advanced cardiac imaging technique that utilizes CT technology, with or without intravenous (IV) contrast, to produce accurate cross-sectional virtual slices of specific areas of the heart, coronary circulation, and major blood vessels such as the aorta, pulmonary veins, and arteries. The computer processes these slices to generate three-dimensional images. Multidetector CT (MDCT) is a rapid form of CT scanning that captures multiple slices...

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

Imaging Studies III: Computed Tomography

DefinitionComputed Tomography (CT) of the genitourinary (GU) tract is a non-invasive imaging modality that utilizes X-rays and computer processing to generate detailed cross-sectional images of the urinary system, encompassing the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adjacent structures such as the adrenal glands.PurposeCT scans of the GU tract serve several diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including:Diagnosis of Urinary Tract Diseases: Detects kidney stones, tumors, cysts, and congenital...

Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI

Imaging Studies I: CT and MRI

Introduction: MRI and CT scans are crucial advancements in medical imaging techniques, playing a vital role in diagnosing conditions related to the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Each scan serves distinct purposes, targets specific areas, and requires unique nursing duties.
Description of the Procedures
Computed Tomography (CT) scan:
Computed Tomography (CT) scans use X-ray technology to generate detailed images of bones, organs, and tissues. During the scan, the patient lies on a moving table...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

CD206 deficiency aggravates paraquat-induced acute lung injury in mice.

Biochemical and biophysical research communications·2026

Same author

Feasibility study of image reconstruction for a forceps-type positron emission counter: a simulation-based algorithm comparison.

Physics in medicine and biology·2026

Same author

[Recent topics in smoldering multiple myeloma: early intervention or active monitoring?]

[Rinsho ketsueki] The Japanese journal of clinical hematology·2026

Same author

Comparison of image quality of breast-specific positron emission tomography between opposite-type and ring-shaped systems: insights from Phantom and clinical studies in a Japanese multicenter trial.

Annals of nuclear medicine·2026

Same author

Effect of Water-absorbent Polymers on Iodine Volatilization Control during the Heat Drying of Radioactive-iodine-containing Wastewater.

Health physics·2026

Same author

Belantamab mafodotin, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone in Japanese patients with RRMM in the phase 3 DREAMM-8 trial.

International journal of hematology·2026

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 3, 2026

Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

Published on: February 9, 2024

(99m)Tc thyroid imaging system using multiple imaging plates.

Shigeki Ito¹, Takuya Saze, Eiji Ariga

¹Radioisotope Research Center, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan. z47586a@cc.nagoya-u.ac.jp

Physica Medica : PM : an International Journal Devoted to the Applications of Physics to Medicine and Biology : Official Journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB)

|July 8, 2008

Summary

New imaging plate (IP) systems offer comparable or superior performance to gamma cameras for static thyroid imaging. This advancement holds potential for mobile nuclear imaging applications.

More Related Videos

Autoradiography as a Simple and Powerful Method for Visualization and Characterization of Pharmacological Targets

Autoradiography as a Simple and Powerful Method for Visualization and Characterization of Pharmacological Targets

Published on: March 12, 2019

Radiosynthesis, Quality Control, and Small Animal Positron Emission Tomography Imaging of 68Ga-Labelled Nano Molecules

Radiosynthesis, Quality Control, and Small Animal Positron Emission Tomography Imaging of ⁶⁸Ga-Labelled Nano Molecules

Published on: October 4, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026

Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

Synchronous Triplanar Reconstruction Integrated with Color Doppler Mapping for Precise and Rapid Localization of Thyroid Lesions

Published on: February 9, 2024

Autoradiography as a Simple and Powerful Method for Visualization and Characterization of Pharmacological Targets

Autoradiography as a Simple and Powerful Method for Visualization and Characterization of Pharmacological Targets

Published on: March 12, 2019

Radiosynthesis, Quality Control, and Small Animal Positron Emission Tomography Imaging of 68Ga-Labelled Nano Molecules

Radiosynthesis, Quality Control, and Small Animal Positron Emission Tomography Imaging of ⁶⁸Ga-Labelled Nano Molecules

Published on: October 4, 2024

Area of Science:

Nuclear Medicine
Medical Imaging Technology

Background:

Gamma cameras are standard for static thyroid imaging.
Limitations in sensitivity and resolution can impact diagnostic accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a novel imaging system for static thyroid (99m)Tc imaging.
To compare the performance of the new system with conventional gamma cameras.

Main Methods:

A system utilizing multiple imaging plates (IPs) and a low-energy high-resolution collimator was designed.
Spatial resolution was assessed against National Electrical Manufacturers Association standards.
Sensitivity was determined using lower detection limits (LDLs) and a thyroid phantom.

Main Results:

IP system sensitivity increased proportionally with the number of IPs used.
A probe with 6 IPs and a high-resolution collimator demonstrated sensitivity and resolution equivalent or superior to gamma cameras.
The system shows promise for clinical application as a mobile static nuclear imaging device.

Conclusions:

IP systems represent a viable alternative to gamma cameras for static thyroid imaging.
Further investigation into various IP and collimator combinations is recommended for broader organ imaging applications.