Emissions tomography refers to a medical imaging technique that helps doctors see inside the body by creating images of the places where certain substances are present or active. It involves using a special camera that can detect radiation emitted by these substances, allowing healthcare professionals to track their distribution and activity in the body.
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«emissions»
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- The link between depression and the immune system has been shown using positron emission tomography using a tracer for the translocator protein (TSPO) showing increased immune activation in the brains of patients with major depressive disorder compared with control subjects. (faith.org.uk)
- Dumit explores the development of positron emission tomography scans and the effects these images have had on how we think about our minds. (science.sciencemag.org)
- A large proportion of patients achieved an overall response (96 percent) and a complete metabolic response as assessed by positron emission tomography imaging (96 percent). (sciencedaily.com)
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