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U.S. FDA Approves Blue Earth Diagnostics’ POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection, First Radiohybrid PSMA-targeted PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer

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milla1cf Tue, 05/30/2023 - 19:49 May 30, 2023 — Blue Earth Diagnostics , a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of innovative PET radiopharmaceuticals , today announced U.S. It is the first and only FDA-approved, PSMA-targeted imaging agent developed with proprietary radiohybrid (rh) technology.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Addition of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection to NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Prostate Cancer

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POSLUMA is widely available through 36 radiopharmacies in the national network of Blue Earth Diagnostics’ commercial U.S. The addition of POSLUMA to the highly respected NCCN Guidelines is a major milestone for Blue Earth Diagnostics,” said David E. Chief Medical Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics. Teoh, MBBS, MRCP, FRCR, D.Phil.,

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Targeted radiopharmaceuticals offer new hope for longer 'healthspans'

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However, increased longevity has brought on a troubling rise in chronic disease, diminishing the quality of life later in life. A 2018 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than a quarter of U.S. Mark Crockett, MD, chief medical officer at TeleDaaS.

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Healthcare Services for Native Americans (IHS)

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Like the general populace, prevalent causes of mortality within Native American communities encompass heart disease, cancer, and accidents. They advocate for strategies to address this shortage and ensure that American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians receive adequate healthcare.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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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. Lutathera was approved for adults by the FDA in 2018 after the therapy resulted in progression-free survival (median overall survival of 11.7

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Additional Results of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Performance in Newly Diagnosed, High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients Presented at ASTRO

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Effective initial staging of prostate cancer, particularly with regards to the detection of metastatic disease, is critical to optimal clinical management of patients,” said Phillip H. Kuo, MD, Ph.D. , Departments of Medical Imaging, Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering. Chief Executive Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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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. Lutathera was approved for adults by the FDA in 2018 after the therapy resulted in progression-free survival (median overall survival of 11.7