PET/CT premiere in Greece

Through close collaboration between United Imaging and Papapostolou Healthcare Technologies, a provider of high-tech medical equipment and technical support, Agios Andreas General Hospital of Patras, Greece, is set to enhance its diagnostic capabilities with the installation of the uMI 550 Digital Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography (PET/CT) system.

Situated in Patras, Greece's third-largest city, Agios Andreas Hospital is a cornerstone of healthcare for the region. Spanning five specialized buildings, it serves as a hub of medical expertise and is home to a team of dedicated doctors and nurses delivering top-tier care in fields ranging from ophthalmology and cardiology to plastic surgery and pediatrics. With a capacity of 400 beds - 188 dedicated to internal medicine and 192 to surgical care - Agios Andreas plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive treatment to the local population. To elevate its diagnostic capabilities, Agios Andreas Hospital invested in cutting-edge PET/CT imaging technology, selecting the uMI 550 by United Imaging.

The system is designed as a state-of-the-art solution for medical imaging, integrating functional imaging with anatomical precision. The uMI 550 stands out for its efficacy in detecting abnormalities at both the molecular and structural levels, offering diagnostic accuracy in molecular imaging.

The new system leverages several features to improve image quality, speed up acquisition and streamline workflows. These include through-silicon via (TSV) technology to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), an Integrated Light Guide to boost light collection efficiency and spatial resolution, and Point-spread-function (PSF) iterative reconstruction technique. The scanner further supports Time-of-flight (TOF) imaging, which accelerates image convergence with better contrast and considerably reduced image noise. An integrated head motion correction detects and corrects motion artifacts from list-mode data during patient scans to prevent motion blurring.

United imaging reports that their system is also designed to minimize radiation exposure for operators, since no radioactive source is needed for automatic daily quality control (QC). Additionally, the periodic full QC accommodates both liquid ¹⁸F and solid ⁶⁸Ge sources with reduced storage requirements, ensuring greater flexibility and ease of use.

The uMI 550 is equipped with a solution package for oncology, designed to enhance tumor diagnosis and post-therapeutic evaluation directly from the operation console. This integration empowers healthcare professionals to elevate the management and care of oncological patients, driving improvements in diagnostic precision and treatment planning, the company says, concluding: "At United Imaging, we are fully dedicated to revolutionizing imaging solutions and enhancing patient care worldwide. Thanks to the partnership with Papapostolou Healthcare Technologies, we've successfully installed the uMI 550 at Agios Andreas General Hospital, furthering our mission to increase access to advanced diagnostics on a global scale."

Source: United Imaging

19.03.2025