Dr. Richard BlackNuclear MedicineIs PET an endangered species?Just as it appeared ready to enter the clinical mainstream, PET imaging has been thrown a series of setbacks that raise questions as to whether it will ever live to up its potential. In this article, PET educator Dr. Richard Black discusses PET's spectacular rise, and also the threats that may bring it back to earth.August 2, 2007Page 1 of 1Top StoriesMolecular ImagingAmyloid PET scans validated in racially diverse patientsChanges in care plans occurred in 59% of individuals after PET scans.Womens ImagingLimited access to PCPs thwarts mammography screening uptakeUltrasoundPOCUS rules out pulmonary congestion in kidney patientsEconomicsLow-value imaging services part of high Medicare costsDigital X-RayAI helps clinicians identify misplaced endotracheal tubes