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The rise of theranostics: Part 3 -- What is a theranostics center?

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Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators

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As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Image courtesy of Washington University. "We This oversight has led to program launch setbacks, Beyder explained.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 finalists

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An assistant professor of radiology and radiological science, Francis Deng, MD, is the Johns Hopkins radiology department's co-director of medical student diagnostic radiology electives. His area of expertise is neuroradiology, with a special emphasis on diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, brain, and spine. Elliot Fishman, MD.

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AuntMinnie 2011: Joint Commission issues alert on medical radiation

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Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Noting that the U.S.

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Emerging Molecularly Targeted Radiation Agent Facilitates Bone Marrow Transplant in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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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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Radiology suffers in missile attack on Kyiv pediatric hospital

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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 trauma unit is no longer operational.

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

Future Teleradiology

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.