After introduction of the first commercial combined PET and CT scanner in 2001, this
diagnostic tool quickly became a clinical success and was considered the fastest growing …

This review will discuss the production and applications of positron-emitting radionuclides
for use in Positron Emission Tomography (PET), with emphasis on radionuclides that can be …

In molecular imaging, the importance of novel longer lived positron emitters, also termed as
non-standard or innovative PET radionuclides, has been constantly increasing, especially …

Accurate knowledge of nuclear data are important for the production of radionuclides to be
used in medical applications. This study outlines the availability and scarcity of standardized …

Abstract The use of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is increasing dramatically
worldwide. To further apply the unique properties of PET, more clinically validated PET …

Medical applications represent the vast majority of the uses for radiotracers. This review
addresses how accelerators are employed for the production of high purity radionuclides …

The need for development of radionuclides for new medical applications is outlined. Recent
studies deal with longer-lived positron emitters (eg 64Cu, 73Se, 76Br, 124I, etc.) for studying …

Medical radionuclide production technology is well established. There is, however, a
constant need for further development of radionuclides. The present efforts are mainly …

Radiochemical methodology constitutes the most important base for the successful
functioning of a PET group in the routine production and development of …

Abstract Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a method for determining biochemical and
physiological processes in vivo in a quantitative manner. The most commonly used …