AuntMinnie

MARCH 15, 2024

PET/CT imaging using gallium-68 (Ga-68) Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) radiotracer over F-18 FDG appears promising in women with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), according to a study published March 14 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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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 MRI showed FLAIR hyperintensities in left thalamus and frontoparietal region (white arrowheads).

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 26, 2024

In a comparative imaging trial, fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-PET/CT outperformed FDG-PET/CT in detecting primary tumors in patients with head and neck cancer, according to a study published January 25 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 14, 2024

A recently developed PET radiotracer identified sources of pain in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and led to effective treatments, according to a study presented June 10 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This is just the third year that RSNA has offered a dedicated track on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, with eight scientific sessions covering research in prostate cancer imaging, breast cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary imaging, and more. Can FDG-PET/MRI radiomics help diagnose rhabdomyosarcoma in children?

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 24, 2024

The findings were published in Clinical Nuclear Medicine. Microglia are immune cells in the brain that are thought to have a role in MS disease progression but cannot be seen by a routine MRI. Singhal collaborated with others in the Brigham Multiple Sclerosis Center and the Ann Romney Center.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 26, 2023

The findings are described in European Urology and were presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging annual meetings in 2022. For more information: [link] Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 20:36

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Capitol Imaging Services

JUNE 2, 2022

There are several types of imaging tests that physicians use to detect cancer in patients: X-Ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound (US), Nuclear Medicine, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). This is known as cancer staging.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 9, 2024

The hospital's three CT scanners, one MRI system, and one linac (linear accelerator) device appear to be unaffected, but several mobile x-ray and ultrasound units were struck, and a full assessment of imaging equipment located in two different buildings is now underway, he explained. Most of the offices were destroyed or damaged.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

MRI-Scan-Teleradiology Description: Radiology is a crucial medical specialty that plays a fundamental role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. Introduction to Radiology : Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses medical imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Introduction: Radiology is a gateway to the invisible, offering a window into the human body and enabling a deeper understanding of health and disease. The Discovery of X-Rays: Introduce the pioneering discovery of X-rays by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895 and how it revolutionized medicine.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MAY 25, 2023

No doubt, then, that the role of a pediatric radiologist is important in accurately diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions in children. A pediatric radiologist is a specialized medical doctor who focuses on using medical imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases and conditions in infants, children, and adolescents.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 12, 2024

PET/CT reveals a connection between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cognitive impairment, according to research presented at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) meeting. The condition is primarily due to atherosclerosis, and it diminishes the delivery of blood and oxygen to organs.

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Independent Imaging

APRIL 17, 2020

Radiology is a branch of medicine that uses radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Although the word “radiology” sounds like it involves radiation, that is not always the case – for example, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and ultrasound do not use radiation in their medical imaging technologies.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 12, 2024

PET/CT reveals a connection between cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cognitive impairment, according to research presented at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) meeting. The condition is primarily due to atherosclerosis, and it diminishes the delivery of blood and oxygen to organs.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 5, 2024

The generator offers a low-cost alternative for the radiolabeling of biomolecules with Gallium-68 in PET, an imaging examination method used to detect the presence or absence of diseased tissue. PET Imaging is primarily used in the diagnosis of cancer, heart attacks or neurological diseases.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

PET/CT imaging with a new radiotracer (F-18 PSMA-1007) is superior to MRI prior to surgery in men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancer, according to a study published on July 1 in JAMA Oncology. Out of 150 men who participated, 134 ultimately underwent radical prostatectomies (the mean age was 62 years old).

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Independent Imaging

MARCH 27, 2020

Imaging services are an essential way to accurately diagnose injuries, medical conditions, and diseases. Outpatient imaging centers offer more relaxed, personalized service than hospitals and can offer many other benefits. What Is An Outpatient Imaging Center? Imaging centers are medical facilities dedicated to performing imaging services.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 19, 2024

more than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, a debilitating and far-reaching disease that accounts for 60% to 80% of dementia cases, and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million, according to Alzheimer’s Disease International. The disease affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In the U.S.,

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

CHICAGO – Gallium-68 (Ga-68) RM2-PET/MRI is better than MRI alone for detecting relapse in prostate cancer patients, according to research presented November 26 at RSNA 2023. Ga-68 RM2-PET/MRI showed significantly higher detection rates than MRI alone (143 versus 96 lesions).

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 06/28/2023 - 20:28 June 28, 2023 — GE HealthCare is set to unveil SIGNA PET/MR AIR [i] , at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging ( SNMMI) 2023 annual meeting. The recent approval of drugs with disease modifying potential require additional imaging of patients with both MR and PET.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The nonprofit commission was founded in 1951 and currently accredits some 19,000 organizations, including hospitals, physicians' offices, disease-specific care programs, stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services in the U.S. California will implement even stricter requirements beginning in January 2013.

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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

OCTOBER 12, 2019

It can help reduce the symptoms of tremor, slowness, stiffness, and walking problems caused by Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, or essential tremor. Stereotactic frames are fixed on to the patient’s head or fiducial markers are fixed and then MRI and CT images are obtained. The applications for DBS therapy are expanding rapidly.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2023

CHICAGO -- GE HealthCare (GEHC) brought new CT and MRI scanners and a range of AI software applications to McCormick Place for RSNA 2023. MRI GEHC unveiled Signa Champion, a 1.5-tesla, CT In CT, GEHC shined the spotlight on its Revolution Ascend scanner, which was first introduced at ECR in March.

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The Radiology Clinic

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Children and young adults under 21 have different anatomy, disease processes, and emotional and physical needs when compared to adult patients. The other important factor to consider when interpreting/reading pediatric radiology cases are the pathologies (disease processes) that are prevalent in children.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A PET radiotracer for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease may also be used to measure vascular brain changes in patients during PET/MRI scans, according to a study published December 7 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. mL/100 g/min), according to the findings.

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Intelerad

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This standard has revolutionized the radiology industry, encompassing many imaging modalities such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET scans, etc. Combining multiple imaging techniques with DICOM even furthers accuracy in medical diagnosis!

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