Molecular imaging in the clinical arena
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An overview of clinically relevant molecular imaging technologies and imaging agents is provided, and their applications to disease detection, drug discovery, and biomedical research are discussed. Molecular imaging might allow for noninvasive or minimally invasive molecular diagnostic capabilities, better clinical risk stratification, more optimal selection of disease therapy, and improved assessment of treatment efficacy.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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Advances in Biomedical Engineering
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The traditional focus of biomedical engineering has been to create instruments for diagnosing and treating disease. However, cells and tissues can now be engineered in the laboratory to replace defective versions that cause disease. Advances in electronics, optics, materials, and miniaturization will also revolutionize medical treatment.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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Advances in Biomedical Imaging
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Biomedical imaging will become increasingly more sophisticated in the 21st century due to advances in imaging and computer science. This will allow doctors to diagnose many diseases in the early stages when they can be treated easily. Image-guided therapy will also become more widespread.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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