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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease patients with cognitive impairment or dementia who were referred for amyloid PET scans had fewer hospitalizations compared with a matched control group, according to a study published October 9 in JAMA Neurology. Each participant was matched to a control Medicare beneficiary who had not undergone amyloid PET.

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Can PET help diagnose neurosarcoidosis?

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

FDG-PET imaging shows promise for use as a diagnostic criterion for neurosarcoidosis, with a recent case series illustrating the approach was effective when gold-standard approaches were not, according to a group of researchers in Berlin. “To In all three cases, gadolinium-enhanced MRI scans did not show abnormalities.

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How Imaging Is Used to Diagnose Mesothelioma

Midstate Radiology Associates

JUNE 5, 2024

While it forms in the tissues surrounding your body’s internal organs, location influences the symptoms and subsequent diagnostic procedures, which include imaging and imaging-guided biopsy. Imaging for Mesothelioma Medical imaging serves several purposes.

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Distinguishing Rays: Understanding the Differences Between CT scans and PET Scans (Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh)

Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Embark on a journey into the world of medical imaging as we unravel the distinctions between two powerful diagnostic tools—Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.

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PET Scans May Predict Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia in At-risk Individuals

Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 11/08/2023 - 13:01 November 8, 2023 — In a small study, researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that positron emission tomography (PET) scans of the heart may identify people who will go on to develop Parkinson’s disease or Lewy body dementia among those at-risk for these diseases.

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AI may help visualize cardiac sarcoidosis

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A deep-learning AI model shows promise in helping clinicians assess cardiac sarcoidosis on PET scans, according to research presented on September 6 at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting in Austin, TX. Image courtesy of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. mm versus 4.96

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Evidence grows for use of amyloid PET in China

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Chinese clinicians have provided evidence in a “real-world study” that shows amyloid PET imaging is effective for diagnosing and managing patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published February 8 in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. in 2012. “The

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NIH highlights PET study in Parkinson’s disease

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

National Institutes of Health (NIH) has highlighted a study that shows cardiac PET scans can help identify people at risk for Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. Heart and brain PET scans from a study participant who developed Parkinson’s disease support a “body first” progression.

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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

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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PET/MRI rules out tau protein in late-life depression

AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

Moreover, neuroimaging studies in diagnosed patients consistently show lower gray-matter volume compared to non-depressed cognitively unimpaired participants in regions typically involved in Alzheimer’s disease, they added. Image and caption courtesy of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

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PET/CT & Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Capitol Imaging Services

AUGUST 30, 2023

Used in combination, PET and CT scans provide faster, more comprehensive detection of systemic spread for IBC patients. But cancer in initially diagnosed IBC patients has already metastasized about 20 percent of the time, approximately doubling the percentage of other breast cancer patients. How Do PET/CT Scans Work?

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GE HealthCare and Axim Life Isotopes South Africa (ALISA) Collaborate to Expand Access to Molecular Imaging in South Africa and Drive Precision Care

Imaging Technology

APRIL 28, 2023

Molecular imaging enables doctors and clinicians to see inside the body with a non-invasive process, helping to diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease , and neurological diseases. It can allow early and precise diagnosis.

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New PET Tracer Detects Inflammatory Arthritis Before Symptoms Appear

Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:17 February 9, 2024 — A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. It is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation.

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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. Gallen in Switzerland [vii].

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Copper Could Help Create Clearer MRI Images and Improved Diagnosis

Imaging Technology

JULY 27, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/27/2023 - 23:20 July 27, 2023 — Scientists have found a new use for copper in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent design, that could help to create better images which help doctors diagnose patients’ conditions more easily and safely.

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New CMS plan adds Medicare coverage of PET imaging agents

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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Spotlight on Sarcoma & Bone Cancer: Exploring Cutting-Edge Imaging Technologies During Awareness Month (Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Kanchipuram, Kanniyakumari, Karur)

Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In honor of Sarcoma Awareness Month, this blog post sheds light on these conditions and delves into the role of cutting-edge imaging technologies in advancing our understanding and management of sarcoma and bone cancer. Discuss the limitations of conventional imaging and the need for more advanced technologies for precise diagnosis.

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New tau PET tracer shows promise in Alzheimer’s disease patients

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PET imaging using a newly developed radiotracer has identified different patterns of brain tau pathology over time in early-onset versus late-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a study published February 1 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. in 15 patients with negative amyloid PET scans; 1.18 in

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Leading Imaging Modality Because of its Diagnostic Versatility

Associates in Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As technological capabilities advance across all medical disciplines, so to do the imaging needs that often come with adequate diagnostic capabilities. Offer Versatility and Clarity to Your Doctors and Patients MRI, or Magnetic Resonance Imaging , could be the most versatile imaging technology available to members of the medical community.

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U.S. FDA Approves Blue Earth Diagnostics’ POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection, First Radiohybrid PSMA-targeted PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer

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MAY 30, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 05/30/2023 - 19:49 May 30, 2023 — Blue Earth Diagnostics , a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of innovative PET radiopharmaceuticals , today announced U.S. It is the first and only FDA-approved, PSMA-targeted imaging agent developed with proprietary radiohybrid (rh) technology.

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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. This theranostic therapy first demonstrated how using diagnostic imaging with a radioactive probe, gallium-68 (Ga-68 dotatate injection), could locate NETs on PET scans.

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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. This theranostic therapy first demonstrated how using diagnostic imaging with a radioactive probe, gallium-68 (Ga-68 dotatate injection), could locate NETs on PET scans.

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Tau-PET scans recommended for memory clinic patients

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 14, 2023

Tau-PET scans appear to be better than all other neuroimaging approaches fo.

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AI Could Help Doctors Diagnose Lung Cancer Earlier

Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/01/2023 - 17:03 May 1, 2023 — Artificial intelligence ( AI ) could help doctors diagnose lung cancer earlier, according to a study led by researchers from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with The Institute of Cancer Research , London, and Imperial College London.

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What to Expect During a CT Scan

Independent Imaging

APRIL 24, 2020

Diagnostic imaging plays a very important role in modern medicine. It allows physicians to diagnose and treat many different health conditions, injuries, and diseases more accurately and easily. A CT (computerized tomography) scan is used to enable doctors to see clear images of the structures and tissues of your body.

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Tau PET adds certainty when diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

AuntMinnie

MAY 23, 2023

Tau PET scans can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease on top of extensive clinica. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Patient-specific PET imaging approach may improve Alzheimer's trials Can AI help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease? Are Alzheimer's disease risk factors sex-specific?

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Benefits of Teleradiology to Telehealth

Future Teleradiology

JANUARY 9, 2020

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) is used to transmit and store data. If there is a small community facility it can save costs by outsourcing the imaging and diagnosis. PACS is an electronic platform where radiology images that connected with medical automation systems.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Additional Results from Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT Trial of Investigational PET Imaging Agent 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 in Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

MAY 2, 2023

is an investigational high affinity radiohybrid (rh) Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen-targeted PET imaging agent. The utility of conventional imaging for the localization of recurrence is limited, and relapse after curative-intent radiation therapy remains a considerable clinical burden. 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 Gauden , D.Phil.,

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Patient-specific PET imaging approach may improve Alzheimer's trials

AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2023

Assessing brain tau pathology on PET scans over time on an individual rathe. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Can AI help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease? Are Alzheimer's disease risk factors sex-specific?

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PSMA-PET shows promise in patients with IBD

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

PET scans typically used for diagnosing prostate cancer may have value in detecting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a case series published December 8 in Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology. A) F-18 DCFPyL PET/CT uptake in the descending colon on a coronal plane. (B)

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The rise of theranostics: Part 4 -- Women's theranostics on the horizon

AuntMinnie

JULY 8, 2024

Theranostics is increasingly being used to image and treat prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Several presenters at the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's (SNMMI) 2024 meeting in Toronto shared new findings in women's studies. Women's theranostics appears to already be on the horizon.

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PET reveals sex differences in early Alzheimer's disease

AuntMinnie

AUGUST 30, 2023

Brain PET imaging shows that women with higher tau pathology in the tempora.

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What is DICOM Image Format & Why is It Important in Radiology?

Intelerad

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

DICOM Image Format is an international standard to transmit, store, retrieve, print, process, and display medical imaging information. DICOM allows transmitting medical imaging data to devices like scanners, servers, workstations, printers, network hardware, and PACS. What is DICOM Image Format?

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PET/MRI reveals separate Alzheimer’s biomarkers in single scan

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A PET radiotracer for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease may also be used to measure vascular brain changes in patients during PET/MRI scans, according to a study published December 7 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A link to the full study is available here.

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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

Can PET help diagnose neurosarcoidosis?

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How Imaging Is Used to Diagnose Mesothelioma

Distinguishing Rays: Understanding the Differences Between CT scans and PET Scans (Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh)

PET Scans May Predict Parkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia in At-risk Individuals

AI may help visualize cardiac sarcoidosis

Evidence grows for use of amyloid PET in China

NIH highlights PET study in Parkinson’s disease

CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

PET/MRI rules out tau protein in late-life depression

PET/CT & Inflammatory Breast Cancer

GE HealthCare and Axim Life Isotopes South Africa (ALISA) Collaborate to Expand Access to Molecular Imaging in South Africa and Drive Precision Care

New PET Tracer Detects Inflammatory Arthritis Before Symptoms Appear

GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance of a New Deep Learning Solution for Enhanced Image Quality in PET/CT, Advancing its Leadership Position in AI

Copper Could Help Create Clearer MRI Images and Improved Diagnosis

New CMS plan adds Medicare coverage of PET imaging agents

Spotlight on Sarcoma & Bone Cancer: Exploring Cutting-Edge Imaging Technologies During Awareness Month (Tamil Nadu, Ariyalur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Kanchipuram, Kanniyakumari, Karur)

New tau PET tracer shows promise in Alzheimer’s disease patients

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Leading Imaging Modality Because of its Diagnostic Versatility

U.S. FDA Approves Blue Earth Diagnostics’ POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection, First Radiohybrid PSMA-targeted PET Imaging Agent for Prostate Cancer

The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

Tau-PET scans recommended for memory clinic patients

AI Could Help Doctors Diagnose Lung Cancer Earlier

What to Expect During a CT Scan

Tau PET adds certainty when diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Benefits of Teleradiology to Telehealth

Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Additional Results from Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT Trial of Investigational PET Imaging Agent 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 in Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer

Patient-specific PET imaging approach may improve Alzheimer's trials

PSMA-PET shows promise in patients with IBD

The rise of theranostics: Part 4 -- Women's theranostics on the horizon

PET reveals sex differences in early Alzheimer's disease

What is DICOM Image Format & Why is It Important in Radiology?

PET/MRI reveals separate Alzheimer’s biomarkers in single scan

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