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  • Nuclear medicine and medical imaging.
  • Radiopharmaceutical science and technology.

Background:

  • Radionuclide imaging is crucial for medical diagnosis, treatment, research, and drug evaluation.
  • The field has seen significant technological advancements over the last decade.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review pivotal advancements in radionuclide imaging over the past decade.
  • To analyze the clinical impact and translational barriers of emerging technologies.
  • To provide a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of radionuclide imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of innovations in traditional modalities like SPECT (e.g., CZT detectors) and PET (e.g., TOF, DOI).
  • Comparative analysis of multimodal systems (PET/CT vs. PET/MRI).
  • Examination of emerging paradigms (self-collimation, cascade gamma photon imaging) and theranostics.

Main Results:

  • CZT detectors have transformed cardiac SPECT; TOF and DOI improve PET quantitative accuracy.
  • Multimodal systems offer distinct advantages in clinical decision-making.
  • Emerging technologies and theranostics show promise for overcoming current limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Radionuclide imaging continues to evolve with significant technological and clinical impact.
  • Key trends include improved quantitative accuracy, multimodal integration, and theranostics.
  • Addressing translational barriers is crucial for future development and clinical adoption.