2023-08-28 15:38:34
In this conference, Dr. Miguel Ángel Olarte Casas, head of the PET/CT Unit of the UNAM Faculty of Medicine, highlighted that PET technology makes it possible to reveal molecular information through radiopharmaceuticals that bind to specific metabolic pathways, highlighting 18F- FDG to detect areas of high activity. This makes it possible to detect and monitor diseases such as cancer, neuroendocrine tumors and movement disorders, among others..
The speaker indicated that “the understanding of radioactivity and its application in diagnosis and treatment, together with PET technology and the PET/CT Unit, have transformed the way in which we understand and approach diseases, for this reason, nuclear medicine and radiology have opened a window into the human body, providing detailed and valuable information to improve patient care; so it is crucial to understand that the focus on safety, accurate interpretation and compliance with protocols are essential to make the most of these innovative tools for the benefit of people’s health.”
By Vicky Enrimar
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