PET/CT premiere in Germany for advanced cancer diagnostics

Thanks to the close collaboration with Medical Imaging Electronics (MiE), a world-renowned company with over forty years of expertise in molecular imaging, the Kliniken Essen-Mitte Evang and the private nuclear medicine clinic Nukmed now have access to the uMI 550 state-of-the-art digital positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). 

Located in the heart of the Ruhr area, Kliniken Essen-Mitte Evang is a highly respected medical institution in Germany and part of the academic teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Duisburg-Essen. As a tertiary referral center, it employs approximately 2,500 staff members to care for 1,000 beds spread throughout the numerous specialized departments. In 2018, the hospital was ranked 41st nationally among all 2,000 German hospitals. 

Kliniken Essen-Mitte Evang is recognized worldwide for its expertise in oncology. The Hemato-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation department performs approximately 70 to 80 stem cell transplants each year. At the same time, the oncology center, with decades of specialized experience across thirteen clinics, treats thousands of cancer patients annually. To elevate the diagnostic capabilities of its distinguished oncology center, the hospital has opted for the industry-leading technology from United Imaging.

Diagnostic excellence meets accessibility

Designed with cutting-edge solutions, the uMI 550 delivers unparalleled imaging quality while remaining remarkably accessible to customers. The advanced Integrated Light-Guide Digital PET detector achieves an impressive 2.9 mm NEMA resolution for exceptionally detailed imaging, while the 80-slice CT system with a Z-Detector ensures high spatial resolution and enhanced low-contrast detectability. Together, these innovations make the uMI 550 a game-changer in molecular imaging. 

United Imaging points out several highlight features of the system: 

• Ultra-High Resolution: The point-spread-function (PSF) iterative reconstruction technique works in perfect harmony with other engineering solutions to obtain an effective spatial resolution of 1.4mm. 
• Improved Contrast-to-Noise Ratio: Thanks to the precise localization of annihilation photons, the time of flight (TOF) technology delivers a significant acceleration during the image convergence, improving contrast-to-noise ratio and, thereby, the visualization of complex pathologies. 
• Fast scanning: A large axial field of view (FOV) enables a whole-body scan in 4-bed positions. Offering detailed imaging of multiple anatomical regions in a single session, uMI 550 stands out for its diagnostic efficacy, optimizing workflow, and allowing more patients to be scanned within the same timeframe. 
• Automatic Quality Control Workflow: Given that no radioactive source is required for automatic daily quality control (QC), the radiation exposure to the operator is considerably minimized. Moreover, periodic comprehensive QC supports both liquid 18F and solid 68Ge sources with lower storage condition requirements. 
• Integrated Oncology Application: uMI 550 can be fully integrated with a highly comprehensive package for improved tumor diagnosis and post-therapeutic evaluation on the operation console, empowering healthcare professionals to improve the management of oncological patients. 
• Innovative Head Motion Correction: The state-of-the-art data-driven motion correction technology based on a sophisticated algorithm effortlessly detects motion from list-mode data during patient scans and corrects motion blurring accordingly. 
• Intelligent Motion Artifact Reduction: The company's digital self-gating technology automatically detects respiratory motions, ensuring accurate imaging even during patient movement. Additionally, our Metal Artifact Correction (MAC) technology helps reduce metal artifacts, leading to more reliable results. 

The company states: "Each installation of our technology brings us one step closer to our ultimate goal: improving global access to diagnostics. We are proud to see our solutions embraced by leading treatment institutions, where they contribute to enhancing diagnostic precision and supporting more informed treatment decisions. Our sincere gratitude goes to MiE for their invaluable collaboration in making this installation possible." 

Experience a new standard of molecular imaging first-hand. Visit our website to learn more about the innovative features of the uMI 550. 

Source: United Imaging

23.01.2025

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