Physically informed deep neural networks for metabolite-corrected plasma input function estimation in dynamic PET imaging.
Matteo FerranteMarianna IngleseLudovica BrusaferriAlexander C WhiteheadLucia MaccioniFederico E TurkheimerMaria A NettisValeria MondelliOliver HowesMarco L LoggiaMattia VeroneseNicola ToschiPublished in: Computer methods and programs in biomedicine (2024)
These results not only validate our method's accuracy and reliability but also establish a foundation for a streamlined, non-invasive approach to dynamic PET data quantification. By offering a precise and less invasive alternative to traditional quantification methods, our technique holds significant promise for expanding the applicability of PET imaging across a wider range of tracers, thereby enhancing its utility in both clinical research and diagnostic settings.