Photo Gallery of Radiology Technology, Highlights from RSNA 2023
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 2, 2024
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SalaryScan: Radiologists and RTs enjoyed higher salaries in 2023
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Radiologists participating in our annual compensation and benefits survey reported an average base salary of $473,000 in 2023, up from $439,944 the year before. In 2023, RTs had an average base salary of $92,000, up from 2022's $85,238. Body imaging and radiation therapy technologists came in last, with annual base salaries of $73,000.
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IMV: PET scan volumes continue to grow
AuntMinnie
MARCH 7, 2024
In 2023 compared with 2022, the total volume of positron emission tomography (PET) scans increased 10.2% In 2023, the average number of PET scans per fixed PET site (versus mobile PET) increased 6.7% from 1,401 estimated PET scans per system in 2022 to 1,495 in 2023. Davin Korstjens. physicians reading PET scans per site.
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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. A shortage of nuclear medicine technologists means a theranostics center may need to limit its patient volume.
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Mirion Medical Introduces Instadose VUE Dosimeter at Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
mtaschetta-millane Sat, 11/25/2023 - 06:00 November 25, 2023 — Mirion announced that it will debut the new Instadose VUE personal dosimeter, from its Dosimetry Services brand, at the 2023 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Meeting starting Sunday in Chicago, Illinois.
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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Elliot Fishman, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine The second finalist is Elliot Fishman, MD, a category for which he took the trophy in 2001, 2007, 2014, and 2017. It is an opportunity to share with the community all about the medical imaging and radiation sciences profession while educating about ultraviolet radiation, Dempsey said.
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The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities
AuntMinnie
APRIL 4, 2024
Even if some private urology, radiation oncology practices, or radiologist groups are building the ability to perform theranostics, experts are cautious about patient management, radiation safety, and the risk of unnecessary imaging. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Hope added.
Amino Acid PET Successfully Differentiates Recurrent Brain Metastases, Reducing Invasive Procedures and Overtreatment
Imaging Technology
MAY 12, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 05/12/2023 - 22:07 May 12, 2023 — A newly published meta-analysis indicates that amino acid PET can accurately differentiate recurrent or progressive brain metastases from treatment-related changes. This research was published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
ACR to Offer Update and Imaging Educational Course at AAPM 2023
Imaging Technology
JULY 20, 2023
christine.book Thu, 07/20/2023 - 17:52 July 21, 2023 — The 65th Annual Meeting and Exhibition of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, AAPM 2023 , will take place July 23-27 in Houston, TX. Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 17:52 in Room 351 of the George Brown Convention Center.
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Treatment paradigm shifting for men with prostate cancer
AuntMinnie
JUNE 28, 2024
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. I can’t emphasize that enough.
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FAPI-PET shows promise in patients with lung cancer
AuntMinnie
APRIL 15, 2024
FAPI-PET imaging could emerge as a new tool for assessing patients with single pulmonary tumors, especially in those with negative results on other scans, according to a study published April 11 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. “In
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SNMMI: Y-90-FAPI-46 more effective for advanced sarcoma
AuntMinnie
JUNE 8, 2024
An emerging radioligand therapy could be particularly effective for controlling advanced sarcoma compared to other cancers, according to research presented June 8 in a Young Investigator Award session at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) meeting in Toronto.
Blue Earth Therapeutics Announces Results of Early Clinical and Preclinical Studies of Investigational 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 in Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Imaging Technology
JUNE 29, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 06/29/2023 - 21:10 June 29, 2023 — Blue Earth Therapeutics , a Bracco company and emerging leader in the development of innovative next generation therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, today announced highlights from early clinical and preclinical studies of 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 1.06 ± 0.05
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Anniversary of X-ray Discovery and National Radiologic Technology Week Commemorated by American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
christine.book Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:38 November 8, 2023 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is encouraging the imaging community to recognize an important date for a vital discovery this week. For his work, Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in physics in 1901.
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Siemens gets FDA nod for new PET/CT scanner
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
For these reasons, the scanner can deliver a 20% performance improvement (TOF gain) that can improve patient throughput as well as reduce patient radiation exposure and radiotracer cost, Siemens noted. at RSNA 2023 next week in Chicago. Leveraging these very small LSO crystals, the Biograph Vision.X PET/CT scanner.
Mirion Launches New Branding, Reflecting Comprehensive Solutions and Services Across Science, Industry and Medicine
Imaging Technology
MAY 8, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 05/08/2023 - 15:36 May 8, 2023 — Mirion , a leading provider of advanced radiation safety solutions, announced that it has updated the company’s corporate branding and the branding of its Industrial segment. For decades, customers have relied on Mirion for innovations in radiation safety and protection.
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PSMA PET/CT Waives the Need for Pre-imaging Biopsy in Elderly Patients
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 15, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 08/15/2023 - 16:28 August 15, 2023 — In elderly patients with suspected prostate cancer, PSMA PET/CT can diagnose advanced disease and aid in therapy selection without the need for a biopsy. For more information: www.snmmi.org Tuesday, August 15, 2023 - 16:28
ACR responds to CMS proposed 2025 MPFS rule
AuntMinnie
JULY 10, 2024
The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%. In the rule, the CMS estimates a 2025 conversion factor of $32.36
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FAPI-PET outperforms FDG-PET in diagnosing pancreatic cancer
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 5, 2024
F-18 FAPI-PET/CT is superior to F-18 FDG-PET/CT for diagnosing and staging patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study published January 4 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. To that end, the group enrolled 62 patients with confirmed PDAC at their hospital between August 2021 and February 2023.
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Pretherapy Imaging and Dosimetry Offer Personalized Treatment Planning for Thyroid Cancer Patients
Imaging Technology
JUNE 23, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 06/23/2023 - 22:09 June 23, 2023 — A combination of pretherapy imaging and dosimetry can help ensure that patients with refractory differentiated thyroid cancer obtain the maximum benefit from radioactive iodine treatments following redifferentiation therapy. In patients who did see an increase, therapy was warranted.
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RefleXion Highlights Clinical Study Results for Future Prostate Cancer Treatment
Imaging Technology
JULY 3, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 07/03/2023 - 20:06 July 3, 2023 — RefleXion Medical , Inc., milla1cf Mon, 07/03/2023 - 20:06 July 3, 2023 — RefleXion Medical , Inc., professor and chair of City of Hope’s Department of Radiation Oncology. “We professor and chair of City of Hope’s Department of Radiation Oncology. “As
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Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance Innovation in Medical Imaging and Theranostics
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 09/14/2023 - 15:17 September 14, 2023 — Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare announce a strategic healthcare collaboration for research and product development programs aimed to transform the experience of patients and clinicians in the practice of radiology and the delivery of novel therapies.
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Siemens Healthineers Debuts Biograph Vision.X PET/CT Scanner
Imaging Technology
JUNE 29, 2023
can deliver a 20 percent performance improvement (TOF gain)³ that can lead to improved patient throughput as well as reduced patient radiation exposure and radiotracer cost. “The Data on file Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 20:42 If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague For these reasons, the Biograph Vision.X
Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Horowitz, et al, Medical Hypotheses , October 13, 2023. Plesner, et al, Radiology , September 26, 2023. Effects of low-dose ionizing radiation on genomic instability in interventional radiology workers. Kochanova, et al, Scientific Reports , September 19, 2023. Huang, et al, JAMA Network Open , October 5, 2023.
Radiology suffers in missile attack on Kyiv pediatric hospital
AuntMinnie
JULY 9, 2024
In an article posted on May 11, 2023, by the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy , he spoke about the commitment to deliver care despite the challenges. Efforts are underway to assess the scale of the damage in the radiology department. Regular power cuts in Kyiv are a particular problem, Rebenkov said. The trauma unit is no longer operational.
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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
MAY 31, 2023
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. link] Wednesday, May 31, 2023 - 20:52 Gallen in Switzerland [vii].
AMN Healthcare Report Finds Revenues May Exceed $2 Million Per Year After Staffing Costs
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
Nuclear medicine technologists are third, generating average annual net revenues of $1,275,090, while radiation therapists rank fourth, generating average annual net revenues of $1,000,275. General radiology technologists, who typically take x-rays, rank fifth, generating average annual net revenues of $626,825. “The
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NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Provides Updates on Corporate Progress and Upcoming Milestones
Imaging Technology
APRIL 3, 2023
Mr. Merrick concluded, “This is a very exciting and dynamic time for NorthStar and all those involved in nuclear medicine. The Accelerator Production facility is expected to come online, upon completion of regulatory submissions, in late 2023/early 2024.
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NorthStar to end production of Mo-99
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 9, 2023
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes will shut down its molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) production facilities in Beloit, WI, by the end of 2023, citing increasing costs and competition, the company reported. said the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).
American College of Radiology (ACR) Leader Delivers Testimony in Support of NIH Funding, Highlights Examples of Radiology and Imaging Advancements
Imaging Technology
APRIL 4, 2023
christine.book Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:16 April 4, 2023 — In support of an increased funding recommendation for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in federal fiscal year (FY) 2024, William T. billion over FY 2023 levels, and in addition the release of the 21st Century Cures funds. billion in FY 2024.”
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Konica Minolta Healthcare Showcases New Radiography and Ultrasound Solutions at RSNA 2023 That Help Clinicians See What Matters Most
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
milla1cf Sun, 11/26/2023 - 09:00 November 26, 2023 — Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., announced today several new solutions in digital radiography (DR) and ultrasound that will be introduced at the 2023 Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting from November 26-30 in Chicago, IL.
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TTG Imaging Solutions Acquires Digirad Health from Star Equity Holdings
TTG Imaging Solutions
MAY 5, 2023
Enhances TTG’s continued commitment to offer a full spectrum of high-quality and cost-effective service solutions in the cardiology and radiation oncology markets PITTSBURGH, PA (May 5, 2023) – TTG Imaging Solutions, LLC (TTG) announced today the acquisition of Digirad Health, Inc., The acquisition closed on May 4, 2023.
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MIM Software Receives FDA Clearance for Theranostics Portfolio
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Specifically, the purpose of dosimetry in radiotherapy is to estimate the amount of dose that will be absorbed by normal tissues and tumors to anticipate the biologic effects of radiation. 2023 May 22;68(11). IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science. 2022 Oct;63(10):1467-1474. doi: 10.2967/jnumed.121.262305. 121.262305. [ii]
Radiography, Research, and You
The British Institute of Radiology
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
I graduated with my radiography degree in 2018 and since then I’ve worked in a wide variety of departments, from plain film to nuclear medicine. Prior to my current position, I’ve spent time as a Radiation Protection Supervisor, and well as a trainer for graduate and post graduate radiographers.
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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum
AuntMinnie
MARCH 26, 2024
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. 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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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
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. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.
SNMMI keeps “Eye on the Patient” at 2023 Annual Meeting
Imaging Technology
JULY 1, 2023
milla1cf Sat, 07/01/2023 - 20:20 June 30, 2023 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging ( SNMMI ) hosted nearly 8,000 physicians, technologists, pharmacists, laboratory professionals, scientists and others at its 2023 Annual Meeting, themed “Eye on the Patient,” held in Chicago, Illinois. Wagner, Jr.
Ultra-High Resolution Brain PET Scanner Visualizes and Quantifies Brainstem Nuclei for the First Time
Imaging Technology
JUNE 24, 2023
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.
Novel Radiotracer Demonstrates High Diagnostic Efficacy for Obese Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Imaging Technology
JUNE 28, 2023
18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99Tc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients. 18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99Tc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients.
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