Diagnostic procedure turned into potential treatment

In summary,Researchers have developed a new therapy that combines radionuclides, nanostructures, and PET to control radiation treatments. This has potential for converting a diagnostic procedure into a treatment. However, the name "PET" is misleading as it is not responsible for activating anything, rather it monitors the location of the drugs.
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Hello everyone,
I found this article that explains how some sorts of radiation treatments could be controlled with positron-emission tomography (PET).

A team of researchers, led by Professor Samuel Achilefu from the Washington University School of Medicine’s departments of radiology and medicine, set out to develop a new therapy that combined radionuclides, nanostructures to deliver them and PET to activate them.

Article : http://www.evolving-science.com/bio...iagnostic-procedure-potential-treatment-00580

What do you think about it?
 
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PET doesn't activate anything, it just monitors where the drugs are. The name is a bit misleading. The positron emission can activate something, but not the tomography (the detector around the patient plus the computer for reconstruction).
 
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What is a diagnostic procedure turned into potential treatment?

A diagnostic procedure turned into potential treatment refers to a medical test or procedure that is typically used to diagnose a condition, but has shown potential to also be used as a treatment for that condition.

How does a diagnostic procedure become a potential treatment?

A diagnostic procedure becomes a potential treatment when researchers and medical professionals observe positive results from using the procedure to diagnose a condition, and then explore the possibility of using it to treat the same condition.

What are the benefits of using a diagnostic procedure as a treatment?

The benefits of using a diagnostic procedure as a treatment include the potential for a more accurate and targeted approach to treating a condition, as well as potentially reducing the need for additional invasive procedures or treatments.

What are some examples of diagnostic procedures turned into potential treatments?

Examples of diagnostic procedures turned into potential treatments include using imaging techniques like MRI or CT scans to guide targeted therapies, or using diagnostic blood tests to help monitor the effectiveness of certain treatments.

What are the challenges of using a diagnostic procedure as a treatment?

Some challenges of using a diagnostic procedure as a treatment include ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the procedure when used in a different context, as well as potential ethical concerns surrounding the use of a diagnostic tool for treatment purposes.

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