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Targeted alpha therapy’s ‘elite 8’ radionuclides

AuntMinnie

A select group of eight radionuclides holds hope for an emerging cancer treatment in nuclear medicine called targeted alpha therapy (TAT). Graph courtesy of John Tackett and Vani Vijayakumar, MD. This next generation of radionuclides is showing promise in a broad range of cancers, she said.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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Treatment paradigm shifting for men with prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

New imaging and treatment strategies are emerging to prolong the lives of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting. Expanding field Ultimately, the field is ever-expanding, Zukotynski said.

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Sgouros honored with SNMMI's Paul C. Aebersold award

AuntMinnie

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has bestowed its Paul C. Aebersold Award for outstanding achievement in basic nuclear medicine science on George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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New Guidance for Amyloid and Tau PET Imaging Released

Imaging Technology

30, 2025 Earlier this month, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Alzheimers Association released updated appropriate use criteria (AUC) for amyloid and tau PET imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and other dementias. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 10:20 Jan.30,

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

AuntMinnie

Based on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, the CMS rule will require accreditation of all nonhospital, freestanding facilities that provide advanced diagnostic imaging services, including CT, MRI, PET, and nuclear medicine services.

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