Abstract Positron Emission Tomography (PET) experienced accelerated development and
has become an established method for medical research and clinical routine diagnostics on …

Gallium-68 is a positron-emitting radioisotope that is produced from a 68Ge/68Ga generator.
As such it is conveniently used, decoupling radiopharmacies from the need for a cyclotron …

Diabetic foot infection is the leading cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputations
worldwide. In addition, diabetes mellitus and sequela of the disease are increasing in …

Integrated positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) with the glucose
analogue, 2-[18 F]-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG), is an evolving hybrid imaging technique …

Increased mortality rates from infectious diseases is a growing public health concern.
Successful management of acute bacterial infections requires early diagnosis and treatment …

Inflammation plays a significant role in many disease processes. Development in molecular
imaging in recent years provides new insight into the diagnosis and treatment evaluation of …

Osteomyelitis is a broad group of infectious diseases that involve the bone and/or bone
marrow. It can arise haematogenously, via extension from a contiguous infection, or by direct …

Radionuclide procedures frequently are performed as part of the diagnostic workup of
osteomyelitis. Bone scintigraphy accurately diagnoses osteomyelitis in bones not affected by …

There are numerous imaging tests for diagnosing musculoskeletal infection. Radiographs
are routinely performed, because even when not diagnostic, they provide an anatomic …

Spondylodiscitis is an infection of the vertebral body or disc and may also involve the
epidural space, posterior elements, and paraspinal soft tissues. It is a cause of morbidity and …