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 drug relies on a gallium Ga-68, too, as a diagnostic imaging agent.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 21, 2023

The InterView Fusion and InterView XP reportedly improve image quality for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and offer imaging tools specifically geared to common nuclear medicine studies ranging from bone imaging to cardiac assessment and lung imaging.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Leonel Ferreira, MD, a full member of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, was one of eight doctors and 62 others who died August 9 in the crash. Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A new PET/CT radiotracer that detects insulinomas could eliminate the need for other diagnostic procedures in a vast majority of patients, according to a study published October 17 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image available for republishing under Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0 DEED, Attribution 4.0

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

The investigators sought to assess imaging spending among the ESI population via a study that consisted of information from the 2010 to 2021 Merative MarketScan Commercial Database that included 33.9 million individuals; they used the Neiman Imaging Types of Services (NITOS), version 4.0 Nuclear medicine 2.7%

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 19, 2024

but "no study has examined the relationship between Medicaid reimbursement and utilization of imaging," the team wrote. They estimated the likelihood of an individual having imaging as well as the average number of imaging studies performed, setting gender-modality combinations and controlling for patient characteristics.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

Thus, to clarify the degree to which radiologists are in-network and if the out-of-network rate worsened or improved over time, the group assessed the share of radiologists’ imaging claims that were out-of-network over a 15-year period. million imaging claims for 19.5 In total, they identified 80.4 in 2007 to 1.1% in 2007 to 1.0%

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 9, 2024

shared her perspective on a number of topics affecting nuclear medicine, ranging from isotope availability and reimbursement challenges for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals to increasing patient interest in PET imaging. In a recent interview, Cathy Cutler, Ph.D.,

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

The diagnosis and management of intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancer are increasingly informed by advances in diagnostic imaging, the authors noted. Radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians analyzed the images, with their reads ultimately compared to laboratory results from biopsies.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A dedicated teacher and radiologic technologist since 2009, Stewart currently serves as associate professor of diagnostic imaging, and program director of radiologic sciences at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.

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Diagnostic Imaging

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Medical experts address challenges and propose solutions for inter-readability concerns in nuclear medicine, particularly focusing on strategies to overcome the scarcity of specialized readers.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Normal supplies of molybdenum-99 are expected to be available by the beginning of the week of November 11, according to the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). According to estimates, Tc-99m is used in 40,000 diagnostic imaging scans in the U.S. per day, a majority in nuclear cardiology.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 27, 2023

Nadel was announced as president of SNMMI for the 2023-2024 term at the 2023 SNMMI annual meeting taking place in Chicago.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoidable differences in disease burden and outcomes that socially disadvantaged individuals may experience manifest in nearly all areas of radiology, from emergency imaging, neuroradiology, and nuclear medicine to image-guided interventions and imaging-based cancer screening, the group noted.

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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 drug relies on a gallium Ga-68, too, as a diagnostic imaging agent.

Nuclear Medicine 130

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 10, 2024

Anderson , PhD, a trailblazer in nuclear medicine, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award. The award was announced by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) during its 2024 Annual Meeting, June 8-11 in Toronto.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 9, 2024

The attack affected critical departments, including the radiology department, which encompasses the Diagnostic Imaging department, Radiation Therapy Department, Nuclear Medicine Department, Radiation safety, and Ultrasound diagnostics. The attack caused significant damage to many medical and other equipment.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Teleradiology-India Introduction: Nuclear medicine continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, pushing the boundaries of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Revolutionary Radioisotopes: Expanding the Diagnostic Toolkit: Explore the latest developments in novel radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Twice-a-day consumption of reconstituted grape powder provides significant long-term benefit in preserving cerebral metabolism for people with mild cognitive decline, according to research presented at the recent Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

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TRA Medical Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2025

Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics : Nuclear medicine radiologists specialize in advanced imaging techniques, such as PET/CT scans, to detect and treat conditions at the molecular level. They also lead the field in theranostics , which combines diagnostics and therapy in one procedure.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Nuclear medicine, a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, continues to break new ground in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine: Merging Physics and Medicine: Provide an overview of nuclear medicine.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The PSMA PET agent 64Cu SAR-bisPSMA detected a higher number of prostate cancer lesions and had a significantly higher SUVmax and SUVmean than 68Ga PSMA-11 PET/CT, according to initial data from a prospective multisite study presented at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 8, 2024

The use of 90Y-FAPI-46 radioligand therapy resulted in controlled disease progression in nearly half of a 30-person cohort largely comprised of patients with advanced sarcomas, according to new research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 26, 2023

A new modality that provides high-dose, molecularly targeted radiation to hematopoietic cells allows bone marrow transplant in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and may double one-year survival rates in comparison to conventional care, according to new research that garnered “Abstract of the Year” honors at the Society (..)

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 25, 2023

In a lecture at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference, Matthew F. Covington, M.D., discussed key findings from recent studies that emphasize the possible prognostic role of positron emission tomography (PET) in de-escalating treatment for breast cancer.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Two experts review SNMMI (Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) guidelines for use of PSMA PET scans in prostate cancer detection, as well as awareness about this new modality within the patient community.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

While radiologists interpreted approximately 99 percent of all non-cardiac CT, MRI and nuclear medicine studies in hospital and emergency department settings for Medicare beneficiaries, new research shows significantly less radiologist review of cardiac imaging and office-based imaging.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Mirion Dosimetry Services joins Sun Nuclear, Capintec, and Biodex medical imaging brands in the Mirion Medical booth (#6328) at RSNA, which will feature products and services for occupational dosimetry, diagnostic imaging QA, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging tables and accessories.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 9, 2024

“I am excited and honored to assume the role of CEO at Blue Earth Diagnostics,” said Campione in the written statement released today. Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., Bracco Imaging S.p.A.,

Diagnostic 105

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Diagnostic imaging is a necessary medical tool, but it must be used with great care," said Joint Commission President Dr. Mark Chassin in a statement accompanying the release of the alert. California will implement even stricter requirements beginning in January 2013.

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 3, 2023

The PET radiotracer 18F-PSMA-1007 facilitated detection of at least one suspicious lesion for metastasis in nearly half of a cohort of 160 patients with prostate cancer, according to research presented recently at the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

Nuclear Medicine 98

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 17, 2023

percent cancer detection rate in comparison to 80 percent for multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

Nuclear Medicine 98

Nuclear Medicine MRI Imaging 98

Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 29, 2023

In an interview at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference in Chicago, Jeremie Calais, M.D., MSc discussed promising research findings for the use of the positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent 89ZR-DFO-girentuximab for diagnosing clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 10/11/2023 - 13:08 October 11, 2023 — A new imaging agent, 68Ga-ABY-025 , can predict early metabolic response to human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 ( HER2 )-targeted treatment in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients, according to new research published in the September issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Nuclear Medicine 111

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 12, 2024

Offering the full modality of diagnostic scans, including 3T MRI, CT, ultrasound, 3-D mammography, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, DEXA, X-rays, among others, the company uses the newest, most advanced, diagnostic imaging technologies while maintaining affordability and accessibility.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

percent incidence of bone-only metastasis in a cohort of men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, according to findings from research presented at the recent Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference. Researchers noted a 20.1

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 8, 2024

For patients with interstitial lung disease, FAPI PET/CT was more effective than 18F-FDG PET/CT at predicting progressive pulmonary fibrosis according to comparative study findings presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting.

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