The presence of positron emission tomography (PET) centers at most major hospitals
worldwide, along with the improvement of PET scanner sensitivity and the introduction of …

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a molecular imaging technique that makes use of
radiolabelled molecules for in vivo evaluation. Carbon-11 is a frequently used radionuclide …

Tools for noninvasive detection of bacterial pathogens are needed but are not currently
available for clinical use. We have previously shown that para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) …

Diuretic scintigraphy includes single-photon emitting radiotracers for planar and single
photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging as well as agents for positron …

In recent years, a paradigm shift from single-photon-emitting radionuclide radiotracers
toward positron-emission tomography (PET) radiotracers has occurred in nuclear oncology …

Image reconstruction of low-count positron emission tomography (PET) data is challenging.
Kernel methods address the challenge by incorporating image prior information in the …

Purpose Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique that uses
radiotracers to visualize metabolic processes of interest across different organs, to diagnose …

Background Infective endocarditis (IE) is a life-threatening disease with high mortality,
particularly when caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S aureus). Traditional diagnosis relies …

Infectious diseases represent one of the most common causes of hospital admission
worldwide. The diagnostic work-up requires a complex clinical approach, including …

Renal scintigraphy is a centerpiece of nuclear medicine and is also commonly applied for
(peri-) acute care. In this regard, referrals by the treating physician include: I.) acute …