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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. This drug relies on a gallium Ga-68, too, as a diagnostic imaging agent.

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New Whole-Body PET Technology Offers Cost-Effective Solution to Improve Image Resolution and Sensitivity

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mtaschetta-millane Sat, 06/24/2023 - 15:00 June 24, 2023 — A newly developed technology called “augmented whole-body scanning via magnifying PET” ( AWSM-PET ) has been shown to enhance the image resolution and system sensitivity of clinical whole-body PET/CT imaging. Louis, Missouri.

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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. This drug relies on a gallium Ga-68, too, as a diagnostic imaging agent.

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Ultra-High Resolution Brain PET Scanner Visualizes and Quantifies Brainstem Nuclei for the First Time

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Sat, 06/24/2023 - 17:00 June 24, 2023 — A new ultra-high resolution (UHR) brain PET scanner may have the ability to characterize previously indistinguishable brain regions that are known to be involved in Alzheimer’s disease , depressive disorders, visual attention disorders, tinnitus, and other conditions.

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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance of a New Deep Learning Solution for Enhanced Image Quality in PET/CT, Advancing its Leadership Position in AI

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 05/31/2023 - 20:52 May 31, 2023 — GE HealthCare announced US FDA 510(k) clearance of Precision DL – a new, revolutionary deep learning-based image processing software included in GE HealthCare’s growing Effortless Recon DL portfolio. Deep learning–based time-of-flight (ToF) image enhancement of non-ToF PET scans.

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First Ever Investigational 18F-CD8 PET Radiopharmaceutical Aims to Predict and Monitor Early Response to Cancer Immunotherapies

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Ken Herrmann , Section Editor of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine , said: “The clinical translation of a fluorine-18 PET tracer that targets CD8 would be a significant breakthrough in the field, not just for patients but also in the world of drug development.” Lancet Oncology 2023; 24(3): e133-e143. Fruhwirth, G.

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Unlocking the potential of imaging in Alzheimer’s disease care

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This can only be accomplished with a combination of innovative diagnostic, treatment, and monitoring technology that can enable timely interventions and personalized treatment plans. More accurate diagnostic and monitoring tools can also help manage the high cost of new therapies by preventing the misuse of expensive treatments.

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