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FDA Clears Image Processing Software with Emphasis on Nuclear Medicine Imaging Workflow

Diagnostic Imaging

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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House committee advances key legislation to strengthen pay for diagnostic imaging agents

Radiology Business

The FIND Act is supported by several industry stakeholders including ACR and the Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging.

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Bipartisan bill aims to boost Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents

Radiology Business

The Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics Act of 2023 would eliminate barriers to nuclear medicine, supporters charged.

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New SNMMI President Cathy Cutler, PhD Discusses Current Challenges and Goals for Nuclear Medicine

Diagnostic Imaging

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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123 organizations come out in support of FIND Act aimed at strengthening diagnostic imaging pay

Radiology Business

Backers include societies representing radiologists and nuclear medicine professionals, device manufacturers, patient advocacy groups, and pharmaceutical companies.

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Navigating Inter-readability Issues in Nuclear Medicine: Solutions for Limited Specialist Availability

Diagnostic Imaging

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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Tc-99m shortage expected into November

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The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of the imaging agent technetium-99 m (Tc-99m) into November, according to reports. “We According to estimates, Tc-99m is used in 40,000 diagnostic imaging scans in the U.S. domestic supplies of Mo-99.