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Functional Imaging of Brown Fat in Mice with 18F-FDG micro-PET/CT
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2012
A method of functional imaging of mouse brown adipose tissue (BAT) is described in which cold-stimulated uptake of 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) in BAT is non-invasively assessed with a standardized micro-PET/CT protocol. This method is robust and sensitive to detect differences in BAT activities in mouse models.
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Hybrid µCT-FMT imaging and image analysis
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2015
We describe a protocol for hybrid imaging, combining fluorescence-mediated tomography (FMT) with micro computed tomography (µCT). After fusion and reconstruction, we perform interactive organ segmentation to extract quantitative measurements of the fluorescence distribution.
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Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes
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2025
Here, we present a protocol to assess glycemic control using capillary blood glucose (CBG) and glycated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) levels. This study investigates the impact of hyperglycemia on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) symptoms, physical performance, physical activity level, radiographic severity, and inflammation in older adults with diabetes.
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Multiple-mouse Neuroanatomical Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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2011
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an increasingly popular tool for examining the phenotype of genetically altered mice. This article illustrates the methods necessary to achieve high-throughput phenotyping of genetically altered mice using multiple-mouse MRI.
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Non-invasive In Vivo Fluorescence Optical Imaging of Inflammatory MMP Activity Using an Activatable Fluorescent Imaging Agent
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2017
This paper explains the application of fluorescent imaging using an activatable optical imaging probe to visualize the in vivo activity of key matrix metalloproteinases in two different experimental models of inflammation.
FAQs
Tissue density determines how strongly tissues attenuate, or reduce, the X-ray beam. Dense structures such as bone attenuate more radiation than soft tissue, producing different exposure levels at the detector. These exposure differences create image contrast, allowing clinicians to distinguish structural features and identify abnormalities such as fractures or changes within the chest.
The digital detector records the differing amounts of radiation that emerge after the beam passes through the body. It converts those exposure differences into a radiograph that can display variations between tissues. Detector recording is therefore central to transforming tissue-dependent attenuation into an interpretable image for clinical assessment.
Contrast media can improve the visibility of selected organs and blood vessels when their structures are not sufficiently distinguished by ordinary tissue differences alone. By enhancing visualization in targeted regions, contrast-supported examinations can provide additional information for diagnosis or treatment planning. Their use depends on the clinical area that requires clearer assessment.
Radiographic imaging supports assessment of several clinical conditions, including fractures, chest disease, dental conditions, and other abnormalities. Its usefulness extends across different parts of medicine because the same tissue-attenuation principle can reveal changes in bone, the chest, or dental structures. The resulting findings can contribute to diagnosis and treatment planning.
Radiography remains a foundational medical imaging tool partly because examinations are rapid and the technology is widely available. These practical advantages allow clinicians to obtain internal views when timely assessment is important, including evaluation of suspected fractures or chest disease. The method can therefore support clinical decisions without requiring a more specialized imaging resource.
Radiographic examinations use ionizing radiation, so clinical practice requires careful management of exposure. This consideration balances the diagnostic value of obtaining internal views against unnecessary radiation use. Exposure management is an essential part of responsible application, helping preserve radiography's benefits for diagnosis and treatment planning while recognizing its radiation-related limitation.