The ligand PK11195 binds specifically in macrophages. We have assessed the use of
positron emission tomography (PET) of [ 11 C]R-PK11195 to monitor macrophage disposition …

PET. For morphological comparison, we used CT, and all findings were confirmed by histology
of surgical resection specimens (n= 16) or by cytology (n= 1). Results: All tumors were …

Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (CFA) is characterized by interstitial fibrosis and parenchymal
inflammation. Eleven patients with CFA (10 proved by lung biopsy) were followed over 2 yr …

The adaptation to positron emission tomography of the steady-state technique for the
measurement of alveolar ventilation, based on the shortlived radionuclide neon-19 (T,= 17.4 s), …

The accuracy of the steady-state measurement of ventilation by means of a short-lived
insoluble inert gas tracer rests with the validity of the steady-state flow equation. This has …

Positron emission tomography is a major technological advance in the characterisation of
structure-function relationships within and between regions in normal and abnormal lungs (…

Degree: D. Med. DegreeYear: 1989 Institute: Lunds Universitet (Sweden) The labelling of
specific tracer compounds with positron emitting radionuclides enables a range of structural, …

The unique physical features of positron emission tomography enabL; the regional concentration
of positron emitting radionuclides to be accurately measured non-invasively in man. …

Regional pulmonary glucose metabolism (MR glu ; μmol h −1 g −1 ), extravascular lung
density (D EV ; g cm −3 ) and vascular volume (V B ; ml cm −3 ) were measured in a single …

Background—Reduced lung function has been associated with increased rates of myocardial
infarction. Whether the occurrence and prognostic significance of ventricular arrhythmia is …