AuntMinnie

JULY 2, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eli Lilly's drug donanemab (Kisunla) for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease, including mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. According to clinical trials, amyloid PET scans showed that donanemab reduced amyloid plaques by up to 84% after 18 months of treatment.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

PET scans have revealed specific brain pathology that may drive sleep disturbances in Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a study published February 8 in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences. Of these, 119 (43%) had normal cognition, 132 (24%) had mild cognitive impairment, and three (2%) had Alzheimer’s disease.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 31, 2024

PET imaging with nitrogen-13 (N-13) ammonia radiotracer can help predict major adverse cardiac events in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD), according to a study published May 30 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. Patients underwent the scans between January 2017 and January 2021.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The vast majority of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging systems map out how the body uses a radioactive form of glucose for energy. Since many cancers use glucose as a metabolic fuel, they light up on glucose PET scans.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PET imaging using a newly developed radiotracer has identified different patterns of brain tau pathology over time in early-onset versus late-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a study published February 1 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. in 15 patients with negative amyloid PET scans; 1.18 in

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MedImaging General Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Scientists have developed a new radiotracer that can map how cells use fructose for energy, thus facilitating the early identification of various cancers and inflammation in the heart and brain.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2023

announced a research collaboration agreement with the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative 4, ADNI4, on the use of Meilleur’s [F-18]NAV-4694, an investigational imaging agent, in Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans to assess the status amyloid plaque in the brain.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 31, 2023

PET scans for the first time show brain activity that could potentially explai.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Embark on a journey into the world of medical imaging as we unravel the distinctions between two powerful diagnostic tools—Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

A deep-learning AI model shows promise in helping clinicians assess cardiac sarcoidosis on PET scans, according to research presented on September 6 at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting in Austin, TX. In the absence of treatment, the disease can lead to irreversible fibrosis and sudden cardiac death.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 19, 2023

Recognizing the advent of beta amyloid-targeted therapies for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has proposed eliminating coverage restrictions that limit amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans to clinical trial participants and one amyloid PET scan per lifetime.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 29, 2024

Early brain accumulation of amyloid plaque on PET scans is associated with emerging depressive symptoms in cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published August 29 in JAMA Network Open. Their aim in this study was to determine whether these associations persist or progress over time.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Is there a signature biomarker for younger/early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease (EOAD)? Sporadic early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD) is rare and understudied. Sporadic early-onset Alzheimer’s disease (EOAD) is rare and understudied. What Question Were You Investigating? What Were Your Findings? Alzheimer’s Dement.

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Open Medscience

AUGUST 18, 2024

Diagnostic imaging in motor neurone disease (MND) is crucial for early detection, disease monitoring, and differentiating from other conditions. The post Motor Neurone Disease: Diagnosis and Future Research Insights appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 29, 2024

PET brain scans show persistent brain inflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), despite being treated with high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies, according to a recent study by researchers in Boston. The researchers performed F-18 PBR06 PET scans on 22 patients with MS and eight healthy controls.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 22, 2024

A group led by researchers at the University of Arizona has received a $4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop multitracer brain PET imaging technology. The group’s technology aims to overcome this limitation by taking advantage of prompt gamma signals in addition to the positron signals.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Chinese clinicians have provided evidence in a “real-world study” that shows amyloid PET imaging is effective for diagnosing and managing patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published February 8 in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. in 2012. “The

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AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

A PET/MRI study has provided insights into the neurobiology of late-life depression, with researchers reporting that tau protein – a key protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease – does not appear to be involved in the condition. Image and caption courtesy of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

APRIL 10, 2023

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: NaF-PET shows bone formation in psoriatic arthritis patients PET/MRI provides new insights into knee osteoarthritis NaF-PET reveals aortic wall injuries NaF-PET scans reveal plaque -- and possible risk of stroke Can deep learning monitor lesions on F-18 NaF PET/CT?

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:17 February 9, 2024 — A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. It is a complex autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A group in England has established PET imaging as a new approach for studying gait – an excellent indicator of physical, emotional, and mental health, according to a study published February 6 in NeuroImage. F-18 FDG-PET scans allow clinicians to measure the brain's energy demands based on glucose metabolism.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A group in France has offered an explanation for long COVID brain fog, with the concept based on a visual brain pattern they discovered on patient PET scans, according to a study published October 13 in Medical Hypotheses. “We A) PET scan of a healthy subject. (B) B) PET scan of a long COVID patient.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

FDG-PET imaging shows promise for use as a diagnostic criterion for neurosarcoidosis, with a recent case series illustrating the approach was effective when gold-standard approaches were not, according to a group of researchers in Berlin. “To In all three cases, gadolinium-enhanced MRI scans did not show abnormalities.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 28, 2023

Molecular imaging enables doctors and clinicians to see inside the body with a non-invasive process, helping to diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease , and neurological diseases. It uses biomarkers to highlight molecular changes, which can sometimes alert doctors to possible disease.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has raised concerns ove. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ACR urges full coverage for amyloid PET scans CMS proposal covers PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease MITA praises FDA for Leqembi approval FIND Act reintroduced in U.S.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

PET imaging has revealed brain pathology linked to faster clinical progression of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with ApoE4 gene variants, according to a study published November 6 in JAMA Neurology.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 2, 2023

New advances in diagnostics can help detect Alzheimer's disease sooner, enablin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: CMS to cover Alzheimer's drugs for patients enrolled in registry Will lecanemab approval increase PET scan volumes?

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

People with higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. Image courtesy of the RSNA. The ubiquity of the condition makes early detection crucial. The green colors are the normal white matter.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 1, 2023

Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Will lecanemab approval increase PET scan volumes? Brain PET patterns emerge in early Alzheimer's patients Brain PET imaging reveals role of serotonin in Alzheimer's disease FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer's disease CMS delays decision on amyloid PET coverage

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Capitol Imaging Services

AUGUST 30, 2023

How Do PET/CT Scans Work? PET and CT scans are two imaging processes that help doctors learn the location and metabolism of cancer cells in order to make proper diagnosis and treatment plans. Positron Emission Tomography (a PET scan) uses nuclear medicine to detect metabolic signals emitted by cancer cells.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 31, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 05/31/2023 - 20:52 May 31, 2023 — GE HealthCare announced US FDA 510(k) clearance of Precision DL – a new, revolutionary deep learning-based image processing software included in GE HealthCare’s growing Effortless Recon DL portfolio. Gallen in Switzerland [vii].

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MedImaging General Imaging

JULY 5, 2023

A preliminary study indicates that a deep learning-based algorithm can accurately predict brain development up to six years following an initial Alzheimer’s disease assessment via FDG-PET scans.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This description highlights the significant advancements in medical imaging that are transforming healthcare. Advanced algorithms can analyze images more quickly and accurately, aiding in early diagnosis and treatment planning. This aids in the early detection and monitoring of diseases.

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