Automated Precision Grinding of PET/CT Scan Radiotracers

Computed tomography (CAT or CT) imaging is an incredible tool doctors use to help detect and diagnose patients noninvasively. Using specialized x-ray technology, the device has the ability to image cross-sectional areas of the body, and it provides greater details than conventional x-rays. Today, Positron emission tomography (PET) is employed to detect tissue conditions on a molecular level using radioisotopes ingested by the patient and detected by highly sensitive sensors in a PET machine. A PET scan measures important body functions such as blood flow, oxygen use, and sugar (glucose) metabolism to help doctors evaluate how well organs and tissues are functioning. PET scans are used in several applications such as cardiology, oncology, and neurology. According to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, combination PET/CT scanners are the primary imaging tool for identifying most cancers worldwide.