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PET Scans (Positron Emission Tomography) & Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An overview of PET scan technology, how it works to detect diseases, and the role of nuclear medicine technologists.A PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan is an imaging test that helps detect early signs of diseases like cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. It works by using a small, safe amount of radioactive tracer injected into the body to highlight diseased cells.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15644695

Authors: Pal, Garima, Rida Zehra, Syeda, Mukhi, Adil

Language: English

Topic: Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6968547318

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