DocumentCode
2014361
Title
Molecular Imaging: A Convergence of Technologies
Author
Jackson, M.
Author_Institution
National Research Council of Canada
fYear
2004
fDate
25-27 Aug. 2004
Firstpage
95
Lastpage
95
Abstract
While novel diagnostic techniques are undoubtedly required for improved healthcare, it is unlikely that a single diagnostic tool will meet current demands for diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for a broad range of diseases. Integration of complementary tools will afford significant improvements, but it is likely that instrumental limitations will still hamper diagnostic accuracy. A combination of advanced imaging strategies and novel, disease specific molecular beacons may offer a way forward.
Keywords
Councils; Diseases; Instruments; Medical services; Micromechanical devices; Molecular imaging; Nanotechnology; Organisms; Probes; Sensitivity and specificity;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
MEMS, NANO and Smart Systems, 2004. ICMENS 2004. Proceedings. 2004 International Conference on
Conference_Location
Banff, AB, Canada
Print_ISBN
0-7695-2189-4
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/ICMENS.2004.1508924
Filename
1508924
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