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. Image courtesy of Clinical Nuclear Medicine.

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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. but presented no evidence for primary tumor. (B)

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 11, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/11/2024 - 18:41 June 11, 2024 — A newly developed radiotracer can generate high quality and readily interpretable images of cardiac amyloidosis, a condition referred to as the “Alzheimer’s disease of the heart.” This research was presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

PET/CT imaging with F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) is emerging as a sensitive tool for detecting early atherosclerosis, according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

New imaging and treatment strategies are emerging to prolong the lives of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

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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

JUNE 8, 2024

An emerging radioligand therapy could be particularly effective for controlling advanced sarcoma compared to other cancers, according to research presented June 8 in a Young Investigator Award session at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) meeting in Toronto. Image courtesy of SNMMI.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 26, 2023

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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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. There will be also 30 educational courses and 14 poster sessions. Can AI help?

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 8, 2024

An emerging PET/CT radiotracer may be more predictive of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in interstitial lung patients than F-18 FDG PET/CT, according to research presented June 8 at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting (SNMMI).

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

His research interests include using structural and functional MRI -- particularly ultrahigh-field, 7-tesla MRI -- to map brain microstructure and develop neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Dmitry Beyder.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 29, 2023

christine.book Thu, 06/29/2023 - 12:17 June 29, 2023 — A study presented this week during the 2023 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting, SNMMI 2023 , found that personalized dosing of men with prostate cancer resulted in improved patient outcomes. Approved by the U.S. Patients at St.

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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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Imaging Technology

JUNE 26, 2023

christine.book Mon, 06/26/2023 - 11:55 June 26, 2023 — A first-in-human evaluation of the novel theranostic pair 68Ga-DOTA-5G / 177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G has confirmed its ability to successfully detect metastatic pancreatic cancer and visualize targeted treatment of the disease.

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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. Therefore, Ga-68 RM2-PET should be considered in addition to PSMA-PET in BCR prostate cancer patients to aid in disease detection and management decision, she suggested.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2024

PET/CT is poised to become a key tool for imaging the coronary arteries – a clinical imaging exam that can reveal early warning signs of fatal conditions when patients present with symptoms of chest pain, experts say. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 24, 2024

The Society’s flagship journal, Radiology , is the world’s foremost journal for new, important and translatable discoveries in medical imaging research and provides meaningful information to medical imaging physicians and scientists aiming to improve health and reduce the burden of disease. It is the most cited journal in its field.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

It's only been a few years since a dedicated track in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging was established at the meeting, and the practice already dominates it. They appear promising for detecting liver cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, and interstitial lung disease. Below is just a sample of the content on offer.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 25, 2023

mtaschetta-millane Sun, 06/25/2023 - 14:00 June 25, 2023 — A new PET radiotracer that visualizes the enzyme primarily responsible for metabolic cholesterol degradation in the brain has been successfully validated, according to research presented at the 2023 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

Both FUO and IUO can be caused by a wide range of pathological processes, from malignancies, infections, and granulomatous and inflammatory diseases, to miscellaneous causes. Inflammation of unknown origin (IUO) is defined as prolonged and perplexing inflammation with temperatures below 38.3 °C.

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JUNE 29, 2023

by the Company and a collaborator at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Annual Meeting, June 24 – 27, 2023. The presentations included results from an independent clinical study conducted by the University of Augsburg that investigated dosimetry and the therapeutic index for 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 23, 2024

PSMA-PET/CT has the potential to be an effective alternative imaging approach for diagnosing patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a type of kidney cancer, according to a study published May 23 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Up to 30% of patients present with metastases at initial diagnosis, according to the authors.

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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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 11, 2024

Alpha-emitting astatine-211 (At-211) may open the door to new targeted radioimmunotherapy for treating blood cancer, according to research presented June 10 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) in Toronto. The studies support further clinical investigation.

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Capitol Imaging Services

AUGUST 30, 2023

Oftentimes, this is because inflammatory breast cancer presents with unique symptoms. Positron Emission Tomography (a PET scan) uses nuclear medicine to detect metabolic signals emitted by cancer cells. IBC patients experience rapid swelling, changing skin texture, induration, tenderness, and warmth.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Avoidable differences in disease burden and outcomes that socially disadvantaged individuals may experience manifest in nearly all areas of radiology, from emergency imaging, neuroradiology, and nuclear medicine to image-guided interventions and imaging-based cancer screening, the group noted.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 30, 2023

Employing a hybrid positron emission tomography (PET)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) model to assess predictive features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), researchers noted a 100 percent sensitivity rate and a 93 percent sensitivity rate for distinguishing between AD and normal cognition, according to a study presented at the recent Society of Nuclear (..)

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Imaging Technology

MAY 15, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 05/15/2024 - 19:01 May 15, 2024 — Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in the U.S., population will have some form of heart disease by 2035, resulting in total costs exceeding $1 trillion. Heart disease is largely preventable, but many people don’t understand their risk until it is too late.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 10, 2024

A new AI PET/CT tool can assess patient cancer risk, predict tumor response, and estimate survival, according to research findings delivered June 10 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting in Toronto.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 4, 2023

Thorwarth, MD, FACR, Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR) presented testimony to the U.S. Excerpts from the testimony presented by Thorwath, ACR CEO since 2014, specifically addressing the four significant examples of NIH funding which has advanced ACR’s work and patient care follow.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

African American men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) appear to respond more favorably than white men to treatment with radium-223 (Ra-223) dichloride, according to a study presented at RSNA. with the incidence of disease among African American men approximately 70% higher than in Caucasian men.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In photon-counting CT technology developments, GEHC said that researchers at Stanford Medicine have begun scanning human subjects using its photon-counting CT prototype. Interventional In image-guided surgery activities, GEHC showcased two new AI applications previously presented at ECR 2023. MRI GEHC unveiled Signa Champion, a 1.5-tesla,

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

We also expect to see the full Phase 1 results presented at a scientific meeting in 2025." "The Front loading radioactivity and extending the time on therapy may lengthen time to disease progression. Journal of Nuclear Medicine (2024). "We remain on track for the opening of Phase 2 in the next few months.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Once again, we had a top-notch group of finalists, presenting our expert voting panel with some very difficult decisions. Importantly, we are gaining deeper insights into disease processes themselves, which enhances our ability to diagnose and potentially treat conditions that were previously beyond our reach."

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

These capabilities will help them develop and deliver products with the potential to improve care for even more patients with serious disease. “In Mr. Merrick concluded, “This is a very exciting and dynamic time for NorthStar and all those involved in nuclear medicine.

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