Advances in nuclear medicine technology reduce radiation exposure, shorten scan times
Physics World
JUNE 28, 2022
CT-free PET reduces radiation dose. But the CT scan performed alongside to obtain attenuation maps can deliver a substantial radiation dose, negating these low-dose benefits. The lutetium in the scintillator contains a small amount – less than 3% – of the radioisotope 176 Lu, which emits background radiation during the scan.
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