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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators

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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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IMV: PET scan volumes continue to grow

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year over year, according to the newly published IMV 2024 PET Market Summary Report. In 2023, 38% of PET systems were operated by the PET department, 28% by nuclear medicine, 24% by radiology/imaging, 5% by radiation oncology, and 2% by molecular imaging. IMV's 2024 PET Market Summary Report explores market trends in U.S.

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Treatment paradigm shifting for men with prostate cancer

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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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ACR responds to CMS proposed 2025 MPFS rule

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The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2025 rule. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities

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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.

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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. 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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Sgouros honored with SNMMI's Paul C. Aebersold award

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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has bestowed its Paul C. Aebersold Award for outstanding achievement in basic nuclear medicine science on George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.