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ReviewAnnals of nuclear medicine2025

Deep learning in nuclear medicine: from imaging to therapy.

Meng-Xin Zhang, Peng-Fei Liu, Meng-Di Zhang, Pei-Gen Su, He-Shan Shang, Jiang-Tao Zhu, Da-Yong Wang, Xin-Ying Ji, Qi-Ming Liao

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Review in Annals of nuclear medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed.

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  5. The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Theranostics.Journal of nuclear medicine technology · 2025
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  10. Tc-99m Tetrofosmin SPECT-CT as a Guide to Core Needle Biopsy of a Giant Thymoma.Indian journal of nuclear medicine : IJNM : the official journal of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, India
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Meng-Xin Zhang *Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-8078-7340
Peng-Fei Liu *Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China.
Meng-Di Zhang *Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China.
Pei-Gen SuDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China.
He-Shan ShangDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China.
Jiang-Tao ZhuFaculty of Basic Medical Subjects, Shu-Qing Medical College of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, 450064, Henan, China. zjt229626@163.com.
Da-Yong WangDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China. hdyfywdy@163.com.
Xin-Ying JiDepartment of Microbiology and Immunology, Henan Provincial Research Center of Engineering Technology for Nuclear Protein Medical Detection, Zhengzhou Health College, Zhengzhou, 45000, Henan, China. 10190096@vip.henu.edu.cn.
Qi-Ming LiaoDepartment of Medical Informatics and Computer, Shu-Qing Medical College of Zhengzhou, Gong-Ming Rd, Mazhai Town, Erqi District, Zhengzhou, 450064, Henan, China. lqm6606@163.com.

Funding

Cultivation Project for Innovation Team in Teachers' Teaching Proficiency by Zhengzhou Health College No. 2024jxcxtd01The Henan Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates of Henan University 202410475037
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDeep learning, a leading technology in artificial intelligence (AI), has shown remarkable potential in revolutionizing nuclear medicine.

objectiveThis review presents recent advancements in deep learning applications, particularly in nuclear medicine imaging, lesion detection, and radiopharmaceutical therapy.

resultsLeveraging various neural network architectures, deep learning has significantly enhanced the accuracy of image reconstruction, lesion segmentation, and diagnosis, improving the efficiency of disease detection and treatment planning. The integration of deep learning with functional imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) enable more precise diagnostics, while facilitating the development of personalized treatment strategies. Despite its promising outlook, there are still some limitations and challenges, particularly in model interpretability, generalization across diverse datasets, multimodal data fusion, and the ethical and legal issues faced in its application.

conclusionAs technological advancements continue, deep learning is poised to drive substantial changes in nuclear medicine, particularly in the areas of precision healthcare, real-time treatment monitoring, and clinical decision-making. Future research will likely focus on overcoming these challenges and further enhancing model transparency, thus improving clinical applicability.

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Deep LearningDiagnostic ImagingNuclear MedicineHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedApplications of deep learningImage analysisLesion detectionNuclear medicinePersonalized treatment

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