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Guidelines for Use of the PSMA-PET Scan for Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

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 Algorithm Distinguishes Between Alzheimer’s and Primary Tauopathy Using PET Scans

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

Researchers have found biomarkers that enable doctors to reliably distinguish the two conditions—albeit only with data from a particular imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET).

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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).

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CMS lifts limit on amyloid PET coverage

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on October 13 that it has lifted its coverage limit of one beta-amyloid PET scan per lifetime for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Medicare coverage decisions for amyloid PET scans will now be made by local Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).

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AI spots unidentified brain tumor on PET imaging

AuntMinnie

An AI algorithm designed for brain PET imaging found a glioblastoma in a patient that had gone undetected by physicians, according to a case reported February 15 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Baseline scan (A), segmentation results (B), and follow-up scan (C) from patient with molecular glioblastoma.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

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. It's full-spectrum, personalized care," Vroman told AuntMinnie.com.

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New CMS plan adds Medicare coverage of PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m).