MI identifies variations in disease expression and therapeutic responsiveness for better clinical decision-making

Dr. Britton Chance is one of the most inventive people in biomedical imaging.

In the quantitative world of molecular imaging, the standardized uptake value (SUV) looms large as a key measure of tumor aggressiveness and therapeutic response.

MI techniques recommend against unnecessary surgeries and monitor therapy

Computer tools guide research and streamline interpretation of clinical imaging results

Researchers weigh alternatives while they search for optimal ferric material

Two top meetings showcase MI progress, while investment in basic sciences soars

CONTEXT: Combining proton MR spectroscopic imaging, sodium MR, and PET/CT imaging may be an effective multimodality approach for detecting early response to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, according to Dr. Michael Jacobs, a radiologist at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

The emerging therapy of islet transplantation has shown great promise for diabetes patients.

CONTEXT: While prostate-specific antigen testing and biopsy are the most conclusive ways for detecting prostate cancer, no clear-cut imaging technique exists for initial diagnosis and staging.

FDG-PET imaging has become an accepted, reimburseable approach for diagnosing Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.