European Journal of Hybrid Imaging
Scope & Guideline
Bridging Disciplines Through Hybrid Imaging Insights
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Hybrid Imaging Techniques:
The journal emphasizes the development and application of hybrid imaging techniques that combine different modalities, such as PET/CT, PET/MRI, and SPECT/CT, enhancing the diagnostic capabilities in oncology, cardiology, and neurology. - Clinical Applications and Innovations:
A core focus is on the clinical applications of hybrid imaging, investigating its role in disease diagnosis, staging, treatment evaluation, and monitoring therapeutic responses in various malignancies and other health conditions. - Artificial Intelligence in Imaging:
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods in imaging analysis and interpretation is a significant area of interest, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and streamline imaging workflows. - Radiomics and Quantitative Imaging:
The journal explores radiomics and quantitative imaging approaches, which involve extracting high-dimensional data from medical images to predict clinical outcomes and improve personalized medicine. - Novel Radiotracers and Imaging Biomarkers:
Investigation of new radiotracers and imaging biomarkers for various cancers and diseases is a consistent theme, focusing on their diagnostic and prognostic value.
Trending and Emerging
- Advanced Cancer Imaging Techniques:
There is a growing emphasis on advanced imaging techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring, including studies on novel radiotracers and innovative imaging protocols that enhance tumor characterization. - AI and Machine Learning Applications:
The application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in imaging analysis is on the rise, with increasing research focused on automating image interpretation and improving diagnostic accuracy. - Multi-parametric Imaging Approaches:
The trend towards multi-parametric imaging, combining various imaging modalities to provide comprehensive assessments of diseases, particularly in oncology, is gaining traction. - Quantitative Imaging and Radiomics:
The increasing focus on quantitative imaging metrics and radiomics for predicting treatment response and patient outcomes is emerging as a critical area of investigation. - Personalized Medicine in Imaging:
Research exploring the role of hybrid imaging in personalized medicine, particularly in tailoring treatments based on individual imaging biomarkers and characteristics, is becoming more prominent.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Imaging Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in papers focusing solely on traditional imaging techniques without the integration of hybrid modalities, as the field increasingly emphasizes the advantages of combining multiple imaging technologies. - Basic Research on Imaging Physics:
Research centered around the fundamental physics of imaging technologies has waned in favor of more applied clinical studies, reflecting a shift towards practical and translational research. - Generalized Case Reports:
The journal has seen a reduction in generalized case reports that do not provide significant clinical insights or advancements in hybrid imaging techniques, favoring more impactful studies. - Single Modality Imaging Studies:
There is a decreasing trend in the publication of studies focusing exclusively on single modality imaging (e.g., PET or CT alone), as the journal emphasizes multimodal approaches for enhanced diagnostic capabilities.
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