Purpose Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) combined with computed
tomography (CT) was introduced as a hybrid SPECT/CT imaging modality two decades ago …

Spine diseases are common and exhibit several causes, including degeneration, trauma,
congenital issues, and other specific factors. Most people experience a variety of symptoms …

Bacterial infections remain a major threat to humanity and are a leading cause of death and
disability. Antimicrobial resistance has been declared as one of the top ten threats to human …

Infections of the bones and joints, if misdiagnosed, may result in serious morbidity and even
mortality. A prompt diagnosis followed by appropriate management may reduce the …

Nuclear medicine has become an indispensable discipline in the diagnosis and
management of musculoskeletal infections. Radionuclide tests serve as a valuable …

Bacterial infections are the main cause of patient morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Diagnosis can be difficult and delayed as well as the identification of the etiological …

Fluorescent probes for bacterial detection can be obtained by conjugating antimicrobial
peptides with fluorescent dyes. However, little is known about the effect of the conjugation …

Purpose Postoperative infection still constitutes an important complication of spine surgery,
and the optimal imaging modality for diagnosing postoperative spine infection has not yet …

Background Diagnosis of the cause of low back pain in the presence of degenerative spine
disease using conventional imaging techniques, especially in elderly individuals, is …

Bacterial infection is one of the most common causes of morbidity and death worldwide.
Distinguishing infection from sterile inflammation has been of great significance. As an …