Molecular Imaging, an Emerging Biomedical Research Discipline Enabling Visualization, Characterization, and Quantification of Biologic Processes
Molecular imaging is a fast growing discipline of biomedical
imaging, which focuses on scanning molecular structures of interest within
living human subjects. In contrast to more traditional techniques for getting
molecular information out of preserved tissue samples like nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR) imaging, this form of imaging relies on the ability to determine
the position and properties of individual molecules in a living person.
Ultrasound Technology is one such application, where it is used
for many things. It helps doctors view tumors through CT scans or other forms
of imaging. It can also help detect certain types of cancer, detect heart
disease or stroke through computed tomography (CT) imaging, and monitor brain
function using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
One of the main things about medical imaging today is its ability
to create high resolution images of living things. This high resolution image
is then sent to computers to create a digital version of the image that can be
processed by medical professionals who are trained in how to use these molecular
imaging systems. Some of the most common uses for this form of imaging are
used for cancer diagnosis. Medical doctors and scientists use these systems in
conjunction with X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), PET scans, CAT scans
and cerebrospinal fluid studies to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of
certain kinds of cancer.
Some medical scientists use the imaging systems to look at areas
of the body, for example, that have a variety of problems. By performing an
imaging study in these areas, doctors are able to see how the various systems within
the body interact, and determine whether there is something that could be
causing the problem. For instance, if a patient is suffering from a brain tumor
and his doctor is examining his brain, he could use an imaging system to
analyze whether or not he has a fluid buildup in the brain due to brain tumor
cells.
Another area of imaging that is gaining more popularity with
health care providers is neuroimaging. Neuroimaging means looking at how the
brain processes information. This can help determine the brain's functions,
while it is not functioning normally. By tracking brain activity, doctors can
determine what areas of the brain need to be improved for better function and
what areas are responsible for the problem. Neuroimaging can also help doctors
better understand and monitor brain tissue. With this technology, they can
determine which areas of the brain are damaged, and which areas are working
properly. By studying the brain tissue, doctors can determine how to improve
the function and structure of the brain.
The use of molecular imaging in medical practices has helped the
medical field to advance at a rapid rate. As technology continues to improve,
researchers and medical professionals will continue to make use of it in new
ways. It is becoming more important for scientists to learn more about the
human body. Several manufacturers are focused on testing positron emission
tomography/computed tomography. For instance, in May 2020, Blue Earth
Diagnostics, a Bracco company focused on molecular imaging diagnostics,
announced results from early clinical experience in Germany with positron
emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging using rhPSMA-7.3
(18F), a radiohybrid Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen-targeted compound.
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