The FDG model and its application in clinical PET studies.
The FDG method, as it is applied in clinical PET studies is reviewed. The influence of different implementations of the method and instrumental inaccuracies on the values of cerebral metabolic rate of glucose is discussed. For the comparison of the results between different groups standardized procedures are recommended.
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Max-Planck-Institut für Neurologische Forschung, Köln (Lindenthal), Federal Republic of Germany.
D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003847:Deoxyglucose / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D005462:Fluorine Radioisotopes; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D015233:Models, Statistical; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed
D005462:Fluorine Radioisotopes; D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18; D003847:Deoxyglucose; D005947:Glucose