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  • Medical Imaging
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Functional imaging visualizes in-vivo biochemical and biophysiological changes using radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Advances in PET-CT and PET-MR instrumentation have significantly improved imaging capabilities.
  • Development of novel radiotracers and kinetic modeling enhances the measurement of functional changes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent literature on software developments in functional imaging.
  • To highlight applications in image restoration, motion correction, kinetic analysis, and image processing.
  • To underscore the impact of these advancements on clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent scientific publications.
  • Focus on software developments and their applications.
  • Analysis of techniques including image restoration, motion correction, kinetic analysis, and image processing.

Main Results:

  • Significant progress in software for functional imaging analysis.
  • Improved accuracy and efficiency in quantifying functional changes.
  • Enhanced ability to diagnose and monitor diseases through advanced imaging.

Conclusions:

  • Software developments are crucial for maximizing the potential of functional imaging.
  • These advancements are increasingly integrated into routine clinical care.
  • Continued innovation in software will further refine in-vivo functional measurements.