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This article discusses a new PET imaging technique that can detect active inflammation in the body before symptoms of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis appear. The technique uses a PET tracer that binds to proteins on activated immune cells, allowing physicians to accurately diagnose and treat patients earlier.
A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to new research. Using a PET tracer that binds to proteins present on activated immune cells, the technique produces images of ongoing inflammation throughout the body, such as rheumatoid arthritis. This makes it easier for physicians to correctly diagnose and treat patients.