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Targeted radiopharmaceuticals offer new hope for longer 'healthspans'

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However, increased longevity has brought on a troubling rise in chronic disease, diminishing the quality of life later in life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than a quarter of U.S. An emerging field of precision radiopharmaceuticals brings new optimism to this mission, revolutionizing cancer care.

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Philochem and Blue Earth Diagnostics Announce First Three Patients Imaged in Phase 1 Clinical Trial of 68Ga-OncoFAP (68Ga-OncoFAP-DOTAGA) for Diagnostic Imaging in Solid Tumors

Imaging Technology

and Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of innovative PET radiopharmaceuticals, today provided additional information regarding a March 2022 licensing and collaboration agreement between Philochem and Blue Earth Diagnostics.

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Carolyn J. Anderson, PhD, Receives SNMMI 2024 Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award

Imaging Technology

The award was announced by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) during its 2024 Annual Meeting, June 8-11 in Toronto. More recently, she and her collaborators developed a PET imaging agent for vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease, recently approved for human studies by the FDA as an Investigational New Drug.

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Illuminating the Future: Recent Breakthroughs in Nuclear Medicine Advancements (Maharashtra, Raigarh, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal)

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Discuss how these advancements enhance imaging capabilities, providing clearer insights into physiological processes. Discuss how theranostic approaches integrate diagnostic imaging and targeted therapy for more personalized and effective treatments.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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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. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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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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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. POSLUMA was developed to assist physicians in the detection and localization of prostate cancer.

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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. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.