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What has radiology learned in 5 years since COVID hit U.S.?

AuntMinnie

and radiology has learned much since then, according to experts who directly dealt with the diseases impact. While screening mammography services were halted, Patel and colleagues continued with diagnostic imaging services, especially for symptomatic patients. Its been five years since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in the U.S.,

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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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Navigating Treatment Options: How X-rays Guide Personalized Care Plans

Professional Radiology

Here’s how: Diagnostic Imaging : X-rays provide detailed images of internal structures such as bones, organs, and tissues. They help diagnose fractures, identify abnormalities in organs, detect tumors, and assess the extent of injuries or diseases.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 2 -- Moving into communities

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Even if some private urology, radiation oncology practices, or radiologist groups are building the ability to perform theranostics, experts are cautious about patient management, radiation safety, and the risk of unnecessary imaging. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Morris continued in the JNM.

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FAPI-PET shows promise in head and neck cancer patients

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The low detection rate of primary tumors by current diagnostic techniques remains a major concern for patients with head and neck cancer of unknown primary,” the group wrote. Primary tumors were detected in 46 (51%) patients after a thorough diagnostic work-up.

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GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire MIM Software

Imaging Technology

Recognizing the industry transformation taking place as digital innovation reshapes the experience of patients and providers, GE HealthCare – a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital innovator – is focused on developing smart devices, aligned to disease states and enabled by digital.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics Highlights Presentations on POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) in Prostate Cancer at Upcoming ASTRO Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

PET imaging with POSLUMA reveals clinical information crucial to decision-making for men with prostate cancer, and we are excited to share further information with the radiation oncology community at ASTRO 2023,” said David E. Chief Executive Officer of Blue Earth Diagnostics. from October 1 to 4, 2023. “PET Gauden , D.Phil.,