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

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Thomas Hope, MD, a radiologist and nuclear medicine physician at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), said that approval of lutetium-177 (Lu-177) prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radioligand has driven a marked interest and excitement about theranostics and radioligand therapies (RLT). Hope added.

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Nielsen named president-elect of SNMMI Technologist Section

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Cybil Nielsen has been elected as the 2024-2025 president-elect for the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Technologist Section. In addition, Nielsen said she plans to champion initiatives that promote and support the integration of cutting-edge technologies in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

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MGMA weighs in on proposed CR from Congress

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It has until December 20 to pass the measure or face a funding lapse for federal services, including those in healthcare and health sciences. Congress on December 17 introduced a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through March 14. Radiology groups previously expressed concern about changes to reimbursement under the MPFS.

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How can Enterprise Imaging empower radiology in the modern health network?

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Another, a new hospital complex is underway at University of Utah Health. 2 El Paso, Texas, is also in line for a transformational project and comprehensive cancer center for University Medical Center of El Paso that will support a partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences El Paso.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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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. The nuclear radiologist, nuclear medicine technologist, and radiation safety team are all present to administer an infusion.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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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. The nuclear radiologist, nuclear medicine technologist, and radiation safety team are all present to administer an infusion.

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SNMMI Elects Jean-Luc C. Urbain, MD, PhD, FASNC, as President-Elect at 2024 Annual Meeting

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Urbain, MD, PhD, FASNC, professor of Radiology/Nuclear Medicine and Medicine, has been named president-elect of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI). milla1cf Mon, 06/10/2024 - 18:25 June 10, 2024 — Jean-Luc C.