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

AuntMinnie

As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Involve radiation safety early in your therapy center development. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and is an integral part of a theranostics practice.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. 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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Additional Results of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Performance in Newly Diagnosed, High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients Presented at ASTRO

Imaging Technology

Effective initial staging of prostate cancer, particularly with regards to the detection of metastatic disease, is critical to optimal clinical management of patients,” said Phillip H. Kuo, MD, Ph.D. , Departments of Medical Imaging, Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering. Chief Executive Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.