Nuklearmedizin is the essential specialist periodical, guaranteeing an excellent scientific standard, and a high Impact Factor (2004) of 1.950. The latest research in diagnosis and therapies in nuclear medicine and in radiation protection is published in the form of original articles, reviews and case reports in German or English. Nuklearmediztin is the official journal of the German, Austrian, and Swiss societies for nuclear medicine, and publishes the news from these societies, including abstracts from their annual meetings. Book reviews, meeting announcements, and highlights from research and industry, and updates on the innovative developments in technical equipment, facilities and systems complete the Journals profile.