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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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Additional Results of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Performance in Newly Diagnosed, High-risk Prostate Cancer Patients Presented at ASTRO

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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. Blue Earth Diagnostics received U.S.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

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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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

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The nonprofit commission was founded in 1951 and currently accredits some 19,000 organizations, including hospitals, physicians' offices, disease-specific care programs, stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services in the U.S. Mark Chassin in a statement accompanying the release of the alert.