The influence of Sm-153 therapy on bone marrow function.

Aim Of The Study: Studies about possible risks connected with β-emitterradiotherapy concentrate mainly on potential myelotoxicity. Results of previously published analysis based on white blood cells (WBC) and platelet (PLT) counts - before and after radionuclide treatment - are quite varied. The aim of our study was to present the greatest possible impact of Samarium-153 on bone marrow function in clinical practice.

Influence of the 6-month anemia therapy with erythropoietin on renal function and some hemodynamic parameters in predialysis patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a 6-month anemia therapy with recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) on glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and renal blood flow related to hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, changes in heart function and total peripheral resistance in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) treated conservatively.

Patients And Methods: We evaluated 13 patients (9 women and 4 men) aged 64.8 +/- 8.

[Evaluation of positron emission tomography by using F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose in diagnosis of recurrent colorectal cancer].

Unlabelled: Accurate detection of recurrent colorectal carcinoma remains a clinical challenge. 18-F-fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography is new imaging technique that allows direct evaluation of cellular metabolism. This method is mainly used in oncology, especially in fusion with computer tomography (FDG-PET/CT, PET/CT Fusion).

[Radionuclide therapy for painful bone metastases].

The paper presents the possibilities of therapy of painful bone metastases, which result from nuclear medicine development. Authors discuss fundamental problems connected with radionuclide therapy. The emphasis is put on the efficiency and safety of this treatment for patients and their environment.