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  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Quantitative Functional Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Tracer kinetic modelling using dynamic Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is crucial for quantitative functional imaging in Nuclear Medicine.
  • Clinical implementation of dynamic PET tracer kinetic modelling is hindered by complexity and high computational costs.
  • Accurate kinetic modelling is essential for downstream applications like tumor detection.

Approach:

  • This review explores the integration of machine learning (ML) techniques into tracer kinetic modelling.
  • ML methods are investigated for improving arterial input function (AIF) prediction, kinetic parameter estimation, and model selection.
  • The review covers original works and conference papers applying ML to both clinical and preclinical PET studies.

Key Points:

  • Machine learning offers a pathway to overcome the computational and complexity barriers of dynamic PET kinetic modelling.
  • ML can significantly reduce processing times for kinetic modelling, facilitating clinical routine adoption.
  • ML-driven improvements in kinetic modelling enhance the accuracy of data used in subsequent analyses, such as tumor detection.

Conclusions:

  • Machine learning presents a transformative opportunity for advancing quantitative functional imaging through improved tracer kinetic modelling.
  • The application of ML in this field promises more efficient and accessible quantitative imaging solutions.
  • This review highlights the growing potential of ML to revolutionize Nuclear Medicine practices.