Positron Emission Tomography

Positron Emission Tomography

The research project created was done in order to discuss a particular imaging technology known as Positron Emission Tomography (PET). Many aspects of PET were included in. The research covered the history of PET from the 1950’s, discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the radioactivity used in PET, as well as the various medical applications of the technology. PET was compared to other imaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computerized Tomography (CT), and was found to more accurate in diagnostic procedures than the two. The economic aspects and practicality of PET were also touched upon. Overall, PET was found to be an imaging technology with extensive benefits, drawbacks, and potential for increased application and use in the field of nuclear medicine.