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

AuntMinnie

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.

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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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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

Since then, reports on NFS and its connection to gadolinium have been pouring in: At the 2007 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting in Vienna, Scottish radiologists reported on NSF episodes in the whole renal failure population of western Scotland. You know the next few suits will involve the hospital and the radiologists.

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Non Contrast CT Head for the EM Physician

Northwestern EM

Written by: Philip Jackson, MD (NUEM ‘20) Edited by: Logan Weygandt, MD, MPH NUEM ‘17) Expert Commentary by : Katie Colton, MD Relying on in-house radiology reads of imaging is a habit that EM trainees are encouraged to avoid, but one that can be appealing when practicing in a busy, large academic facility with 24-hour radiologist staffing.

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Radiology Trailblazers Named RLI Leadership Luminaries

Imaging Technology

Muroff, MD, FACR , the 2023 Leadership Luminary Award recipients for their exceptional lifetime achievements, innovation, leadership and service to the medical specialties of radiology or radiation oncology. He was the founding medical director of the Seattle/King County Clinic. Beauchamp Jr., Lawrence R. Thorwarth Jr.,