Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) are essential for optimizing radiologic practices and ensuring patient safety. This study aimed to establish typical DRLs for nuclear medicine (NM) procedures ...

Before CT came into use, planar radiography and fluoroscopy comprised all non–nuclear medicine uses of ionizing radiation in imaging. In those types of examinations, the radiation dose to the patient ...

The journey into nuclear medicine is often fueled by passion and curiosity. But for many students and early-career ...

During my 45-plus years in nuclear medicine, I have had the pleasure of serving in many roles—from staff technologist to ...

Cross-use of technology between nuclear medicine and radiology technologists is expanding. The growth of PET/CT and the increasing use of intravenous contrast agents during these procedures bring the ...

Recently, the use of 18 F-FDG PET has progressed rapidly as a standard diagnostic imaging tool in many types of cancer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patterns and prevalence of muscle ...

Blood volume studies using the indicator dilution technique and radioactive tracers have been performed in nuclear medicine departments for over 50 y. A nuclear medicine study is the gold standard for ...

This article was written to give health-care providers working in the field of nuclear medicine some background information on pediatric PET/CT. Specifically, it provides information regarding patient ...

PET and PET/CT have changed the diagnostic algorithm in oncology. Health care systems worldwide have recently approved reimbursement for PET and PET/CT for staging of non–small cell lung cancer and ...

The heart’s innervation relies on a delicate balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, each using distinct neurotransmitters to regulate heart rate, contractility, and ...

This information for authors presents editorial standards that pertain to Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology (JNMT). To submit an article to JNMT, please go to: https://submit-jnm.snmjournals.org.

This guideline was developed by the SNM to describe important factors common to most nuclear medicine procedures. It is intended to guide nuclear medicine practitioners in establishing policies and ...