New Total-Body PET Scanner Unveiled by UK Government Ministers

Ministers in the UK have unveiled a cutting-edge total-body PET scanner set to revolutionise how serious illnesses like cancer and heart conditions are diagnosed. The scanner promises faster treatment and better outcomes for patients.

Compared to standard PET scanners, this new device is 40 times more sensitive, 10 times faster, and significantly more comfortable for patients. Additionally, it uses lower doses of radiation, making it safer for a broader range of patients, including children.

Beyond its diagnostic capabilities, this scanner is a powerful tool for medical research. It will feed patient data into the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP), helping researchers better understand diseases, develop new medicines, and improve the precision of treatments for a variety of conditions.

Currently operational at St Thomas’ Hospital in London, another scanner is set to launch soon in Edinburgh.

Science Secretary Peter Kyle and Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who unveiled the scanner, emphasised its transformative potential. According to Wes Streeting, the scanner represents the kind of innovation that will make NHS care faster, more effective, and more personalised.

From saving lives through earlier detection to reshaping the future of drug discovery, this scanner marks a new era in healthcare. It is a significant step forward for both medical research and patient care in the UK.

Source: Gov.uk

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