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[Nuclear medicine: current aspects and future].

R Fridrich¹, J Müller-Brand

¹Abteilung für Nuklearmedizin, Kantonsspital Basel.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplementum

|January 1, 1988

Summary

Nuclear medicine diagnosis now focuses on locating biochemical issues using advanced imaging like single photon and positron emission tomography. New techniques enable diagnosis at the subcellular level, expanding the field

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Area of Science:

Nuclear medicine
Medical imaging
Biochemistry

Context:

The field of nuclear medicine has evolved significantly.
Traditional diagnostic priorities have shifted.
Advancements in imaging technology are driving progress.

Purpose:

To present a survey of nuclear medicine procedures and their accuracy.
To highlight the shift in diagnostic focus.
To introduce novel diagnostic dimensions in nuclear medicine.

Summary:

Nuclear medicine diagnosis has transitioned from identifying non-functioning nodules to localizing biochemical lesions.
New bioindicators and advanced imaging techniques, including single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET), are key.
Immunoscintigraphy, enzyme scintigraphy, and receptor scintigraphy extend diagnosis to subcellular levels.

Impact:

This evolution broadens the scope of nuclear medicine diagnostics.
It allows for more precise identification of disease at a molecular level.
Swiss nuclear medicine specialists have made substantial contributions to these advancements.

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