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A Whole Body Dosimetry Protocol for Peptide-Receptor Radionuclide Therapy PRRT: 2D Planar Image and Hybrid 2D+3D SPECT/CT Image Methods
Published on: April 24, 2020
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Correction to: Patient-specific SPECT imaging protocols to standardize image noise
Sarah G Cuddy-Walsh1,2, Duncan C Clackdoyle3, Jennifer M Renaud3
1Department of Physics, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada. swalsh@ottawaheart.ca.
Summary
This article corrects typographical errors in photon sensitivity units, ensuring accurate data reporting for scientific reproducibility. The units have been fixed to reflect proper measurements in radioactivity and time.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiochemistry
- Medical Physics
Context:
- Accurate quantification of radiotracer uptake is crucial in nuclear imaging.
- Photon sensitivity is a key parameter in SPECT and PET imaging systems.
- Previous publications may have contained errors in reporting these units.
Purpose:
- To correct typographical errors in the units of photon sensitivity.
- To ensure the accuracy and integrity of published scientific data.
- To provide the correct units for radioactivity and time measurements.
Summary:
- The article identifies and rectifies errors in the units of photon sensitivity.
- Specifically, units like counts·MBq⁻¹·min⁻¹ were incorrectly written.
- The corrected units are now accurately represented in the published record.
Impact:
- Enhances the reliability of quantitative imaging studies.
- Facilitates accurate comparisons across different research.
- Ensures correct interpretation of radiotracer uptake data in nuclear medicine.
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