Essays about: "Emission Tomography"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 63 essays containing the words Emission Tomography.

  1. 21. Liver contrast-enhancement on Computed tomography : a question of to be or not to be in the right phase

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kirurgiska vetenskaper

    Author : Jennifer Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Computed tomography; contrast media; liver; contrast enhancement; datortomografi; kontrastmedel; lever; kontrastuppladdning;

    Abstract : Background: Computed tomography (CT), is commonly used imaging technique in cancer patients. In CT performed for tumour staging to detect the spread of tumours, the liver is a common place for metastases. READ MORE

  3. 22. Towards non-invasive Gleason grading of prostate cancer using diffusion weighted MRI

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Pierre Hillergren; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnosis in men. This project aimed to help in characterization and treatment planning of prostate cancer by producing a Gleason grading probability based on apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). READ MORE

  4. 23. Calculating Center of Mass Using List Mode Data from PET Biograph128 mCT-1104

    University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

    Author : Lukas Rane; Henrik Runeskog; [2019]
    Keywords : PET; List Mode; Image Reconstruction; e7-tools; Siemens; Center of Mass; PET; List Mode; Bildrekonstruktion; e7-tools; Siemens; Masscentrum;

    Abstract : A common problem within positron emission tomography examinations of the brain is the motion of the patient. If the patients ́ head moves during an examination all the data acquired after the movement will not be suited for clinical use. This means that a lot of data recovered from PET is not used at all. READ MORE

  5. 24. A Monte Carlo simulation study of collimators for a high-spatial-resolution Gamma Emission Tomography instrument

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Tillämpad kärnfysik

    Author : Anastasios Anastasiadis; [2019]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The present master thesis concerns a study of collimator designs for a high-spatial-resolution Gamma Emission Tomography (GET) instrument for used fuels utilizing Monte Carlo simulation codes. Designing a collimator for this purpose is a multilateral process that requires many interconnected and conflicting objectives to be taken into consideration. READ MORE

  6. 25. Psychedelic agents : Changes induced in subjective experience and brain activity

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Louise Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : psychedelic; hallucinogen; subjective experience; phenomenology; brain imaging; electroencephalogram; magnetic resonance imaging; positron emission tomography;

    Abstract : This thesis combines phenomenological and neuroscientific research to elucidate the effects of psychedelic agents on the human brain, mind and psychological well-being. Psychoactive plants have been used for thousands of years for ceremonial and ritual purposes. READ MORE