Imaging Technology

JUNE 10, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 06/10/2024 - 18:25 June 10, 2024 — Jean-Luc C. Urbain, MD, PhD, FASNC, professor of Radiology/Nuclear Medicine and Medicine, has been named president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

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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. Image courtesy of Washington University. "We This oversight has led to program launch setbacks, Beyder explained.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Every January we look forward to marking down notable diagnostic imaging conferences worthy of attending. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, these conferences play a crucial role in fostering collaboration not only among professionals within the same imaging category but also in facilitating interdisciplinary discussions.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

christine.book Wed, 07/03/2024 - 12:53 July 3, 2024 — A new Harvey L. of all imaging studies for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2022, with the remaining 27.9% According to a written study summary released by HPI, market share varied by imaging modality; radiologists interpreted 97.3% of ultrasound.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 31, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) announced the three Registered Technologists (R.T.s) Patrick Wojtylak is a radiologic technologist at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. They are: • Arianna Apodaca, B.S.R.T.,

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Their findings were published September 19 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Thus, the primary objective of this study was to evaluate how Pluvicto performed in patients treated at Johns Hopkins Hospital between December 2021 and January 2024. Yet current data on its efficacy and toxicity profile are scarce.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 29, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 05/29/2024 - 07:00 May 29, 2024 — Strategic Radiology added a third California member to the nation’s leading coalition of independent radiology practices with the addition of 14-radiologist Riverside Radiology Medical Group (RRMG). For more information: www.strategicradiology.org Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 07:00

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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. They're also mindful of the multiple dedicated teams required to build a theranostics clinic properly.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 11, 2024

He presented the abstract on behalf of first author Ken Herrmann, MD, chair of nuclear medicine at the University Hospital Essen in Essen, Germany. This is really a critical presentation from my perspective about the importance [of nuclear medicine] in multidisciplinary care,” Sartor said. “It

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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. This drug relies on a gallium Ga-68, too, as a diagnostic imaging agent. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 18:58 February 21, 2024 — Blue Earth Therapeutics , a Bracco company and emerging leader in the development of innovative next generation therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, is pleased to share the publication of promising early clinical data with 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 Food and Drug Administration.

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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. Image courtesy of SNMMI.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 9, 2024

Jean-Luc Urbain, MD, PhD, has been named president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). Urbain, a professor of radiology and nuclear medicine, has served in multiple roles within SNMMI, in addition to his most recent post as vice president-elect. Jean-Luc Urbain, MD, PhD. “As

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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. This drug relies on a gallium Ga-68, too, as a diagnostic imaging agent. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Image courtesy of the ARRS. The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) is awarding its two 2024 ARRS Scholarships to Ian Mark, MD, of Mayo Clinic Minnesota and Evan Calabrese, MD, PhD, of Duke University Medical Center. Image courtesy of the ARRS. Ian Mark, MD. Each scholarship is a two-year grant that totals $180,000.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 20, 2024

More than half of the world’s population is underserved and lacks access to essential health services, and two-thirds have no access to diagnostic imaging.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

GE HealthCare expects to leverage MIM Software’s imaging analytics and digital workflow capabilities across various care areas to accelerate innovation and differentiate its solutions for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems around the world. Now and in the future, we are working to transform patient care.”

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

cut from the current 2024 payment rate. Last year’s proposed rule (for 2024) contained a 3.36% cut that ended up being a 1.77% cut after Congressional intervention in March, and it is possible that similar action will occur again. Nuclear Medicine -3.8% -1.8% -2.8% Sandy Coffta. Radiology -3.8% -1.8% -2.8%

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

The findings were published in Clinical Nuclear Medicine. The team developed a technique called F18 PBR 06 PET imaging. The tracer also produces better imaging characteristics compared to previously used tracers with shorter half-lives. For more information: [link] Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 19:24

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 12, 2024

A PET-based scout dosimetry protocol can be feasible in treating lesions with yttrium-90 (Y-90) fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) radioligand therapy, according to research presented June 11 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 19, 2024

The promise of imaging One challenge is that advances in Alzheimer’s care can only help people if they are reaching the right patients at the right time in their patient journey. Reimbursement barriers Unfortunately, until recently, there were significant barriers to receiving amyloid PET imaging in some regions.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (CAA 24) , we finally learned the rates physicians will be paid for Medicare services during the remainder of 2024. This makes the Medicare payment rate 1.77% lower than it was in 2023, rather than the 3.37% cut that was contained in the 2024 MPFS Final Rule.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. The announcement is a sign that imaging facilities will need to pay more attention to formalizing their procedures for protecting patients from unnecessary radiation dose. Our top article in 2011 reported on a “sentinel alert” issued by the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

produced, non-uranium based Mo-99 for use in diagnostic imaging. In parallel with these initiatives, NorthStar’s imaging portfolio continues to advance,” Mr. Merrick further added. Mr. Merrick concluded, “This is a very exciting and dynamic time for NorthStar and all those involved in nuclear medicine.

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