GE changes the nuclear imaging game
Orange County, CA - May 20th 2016 - Since nuclear imaging was created in 1957, adaptations in the nuclear imaging field have seldom aligned with corresponding technological advancements—that is, until now. GE Healthcare’s unrivaled 600 Discovery series CT (computed tomography), speeds up the nuclear imaging and requires less radioactive material, while producing more detailed images.
During a nuclear medicine procedure, the patient is required to ingest radioactive materials known as radiotracers. These substances travel to a specified part of the body—like a tumor or infection—and give off gamma rays which are then detected and captured to create an image.
There are specified radiotracers for each nuclear imaging procedure. Whereas iodine 123 is suitable for revealing the thyroid in imaging, technetium 99m works best to portray the heart, for instance. With GE’s imaging solution, physicians will be able to mix different tracers and run various tests simultaneously.
Typically, this type of imaging procedure is used to determine and treat many illnesses, including cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal issues, and neurological disorders. Specifically, it can help with early diagnoses and detection because of its molecular imaging capabilities.
Although the standard imaging process will remain the same, GE’s latest 600 Discovery series CT will make nuclear imaging procedures more effective and streamlined. GE’s new hybrid imaging system includes a nuclear imaging digital detector made of cadmium zinc telluride, the key innovation in their design. The digital detector automatically converts gamma rays emitting from the patient’s body into electrical impulses that are analyzed and compiled into an image, by a computer.
According to Nathan Hermony, General Manager of Nuclear Medicine at GE Healthcare, their technological feat is changing the status quo. In an interview with GE Reports, Hermony said that there is an extra step to process the gamma ray signals without their scientific achievement.
Without this new development, nuclear scanners use a crystal to gather the signal before relaying it to a photomultiplier tube that translates the image. As such, the extra step requires more time to convert the gamma ray into an image, creating a propensity to miss those crucial signals that leave the body before reaching the processing stage.
Ampronix carries a range of products with nuclear medicine capabilities. Notably, our universally compatible display solution Modalixx could substantially improve the overall functionality GE’s recently released scanner. The display automatically syncs to existing modalities and upscales the signal to ensure connectivity. The high bright LCD medical displays are available as 20 or 21 inch monitors. The user-friendly interface and low power consumption make it a fitting display for GE’s Discovery series CT.
With superior nuclear imaging potential, GE’s Discovery series CT should be a consideration for healthcare providers interested in CT scan upgrades. The nuclear imaging innovation alone will decrease the amount of radioactive material needed while improving image quality. The low dose, high quality image capable CT scanner is currently available by GE.
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GE changes the nuclear imaging game Orange County, CA – May 20th 2016 – Since nuclear imaging was created in 1957, adaptations in the nuclear imaging field have seldom aligned with corresponding technological advancements—that is, until now. GE Healthcare’s unrivaled 600 Discovery series CT (computed tomography), speeds up the nuclear imaging and requires less radioactive material, […]