New PET radiotracer provides first look at inflammation biomarker in human brain
A novel PET imaging approach can effectively quantify a key enzyme associated with brain inflammation, according to research ...
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Novel PET imaging method quantifies brain inflammation enzyme
A novel PET imaging approach can effectively quantify a key enzyme associated with brain inflammation, according to research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
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Dopamine Surge Boosts Brain’s Ability to Adapt
For the first time, researchers have directly observed dopamine release in the human brain during moments of cognitive ...
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First-in-Human PET Imaging Technique Quantifies Brain Inflammation
A novel PET imaging method, using the radiotracer 11C-MC1, successfully quantifies COX-2 enzyme levels in the human brain. This technique opens the door for earlier detection, monitoring of disease ...
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Study Finds Brain Degeneration Starts Early in DLB
A recent study provided key insights into brain degeneration in DLB, which may help clinicians better monitor this ...
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Repurposed ALS drug becomes imaging probe to help diagnose neurodegeneration
which leads to brain damage, offering a clear path to detecting neurological conditions. Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique used to diagnose conditions such as cancer.
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New PET radiotracer provides first look at inflammation biomarker in the human brain
A novel PET imaging approach can effectively quantify a key enzyme associated with brain inflammation, according to research ...