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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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

AuntMinnie

A decade ago, only a few radiopharmaceutical agents were used to help treat cancer patients. He also helped lead the theranostics conference at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2024 midwinter meeting. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Hope added. Hope added.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

AuntMinnie

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval.

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Umar Mahmood, MD, PhD, Receives First Annual SNMMI Minoshima-Pappas Transformational Leadership Award

Imaging Technology

Mahmood was presented the award by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) at its 2023 Annual Meeting. Award recipients will have initiated, developed, and successfully implemented unique and significant transformative value within the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

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GE HealthCare Introduces Groundbreaking Developments in Precision Care at SNMMI24

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For the practice of precision care in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine, this begins with the production of radioisotopes for use in diagnostic tracers, which are administered to patients, attach to specific biomarkers, and release radioactive emissions to provide clinicians detailed molecular information unique to each patient.

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

AuntMinnie

With therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals coming to market quickly and available to smaller institutions around the U.S., My vision of a theranostic center includes a flagship facility that has a PET/CT scanner, a SPECT/CT scanner, and then multiple rooms for infusions of radiopharmaceuticals," Siegel explained.

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Breaking Ground: Exploring the Latest Innovations in the Field of Nuclear Medicine (Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, Raisen, Rajgarh, Sehore, Vidisha, Morena, Sheopur, Bhind, Gwalior, Ashoknagar)

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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.