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Photon-Counting CT Offers Superior Imaging in Babies with Heart Defects

Imaging Technology

Infants and neonates with suspected congenital heart defects are a technically challenging group of patients for any imaging method, including CT,” said Timm Dirrichs, M.D. It’s essential to carefully map the individual cardiac anatomy and possible routes of surgical intervention using the highest possible diagnostic standards.”

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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The L block lead shield over the syringe helps protect certified nuclear medicine technologist James Johnson (left), and nuclear radiologist Penny Vroman, MD (right), from radiation emitted by the drug. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

Vesta Teleradiology

Outpatient radiology centers play a crucial role in the healthcare landscape by providing convenient, efficient, and cost-effective access to diagnostic imaging services for patients across a wide range of medical conditions. These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

The L block lead shield over the syringe helps protect certified nuclear medicine technologist James Johnson (left), and nuclear radiologist Penny Vroman, MD (right), from radiation emitted by the drug. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Canon highlights new CT scanners, workflow automation at RSNA 2023

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Image courtesy of Canon. The company also noted that its Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) deep learning software – which supports high-quality imaging at low radiation doses -- has been incorporated into all of its CT systems. Canon's Aquilion Serve SP.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?

AuntMinnie

Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.

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NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Provides Updates on Corporate Progress and Upcoming Milestones

Imaging Technology

produced, non-uranium based Mo-99 for use in diagnostic imaging. In November 2022, the United States Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) recognized NorthStar for completion of construction and equipment installation for its new Accelerator Production facility for Mo-99.

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