Letter from the Editors

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This issue, and the following issue of Seminars in Nuclear Medicine in September, are devoted to hybrid imaging. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the introduction of hybrid imaging into clinical practice. Drs. Martin Sandler and Ora Israel have been pioneers in this exciting technological development. The editors are delighted that they have agreed to work together to produce a special anniversary issue of Seminars. Drs. Sandler and Israel have assembled an outstanding team of investigators and clinicians to formulate this seminar. The articles contained in this issue and the subsequent publication in September cover a wide range of applications, technological developments, and speculation on the future development of this technology. Drs. Sandler and Israel have provided detailed analysis of the content of these issues and the rationale. This editorial serves as an introduction to their comments in the Guest Editorial. The editors will present more detailed personal views on the importance and role of hybrid imaging in nuclear medicine in the subsequent issue in September.