AuntMinnie

JULY 12, 2024

As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Image courtesy of Washington University. "We Nuclear Regulatory Commission and is an integral part of a theranostics practice.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it supports a new Pennsylvania bill that requires licensing of medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1281 Licensing of Medical Imaging Professionals (SB 1281) was introduced July 12.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2024

In 2023, 38% of PET systems were operated by the PET department, 28% by nuclear medicine, 24% by radiology/imaging, 5% by radiation oncology, and 2% by molecular imaging. Want to share your knowledge of medical imaging? Want to share your knowledge of medical imaging?

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 16, 2024

"We receive orders from physicians every day that require us to use our advanced knowledge of radiation protection, radiation physics, equipment protocols, and much more,” ASRT President Heather Moore, PhD, said in a statement.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

7-tesla MRI gets us closer in imaging to our pathology colleagues, and offers many new possibilities for better treatment," he said. Going forward, Middlebrooks plans to apply his skills to the further development of AI for image reconstruction. There's a huge role for AI in image acquisition," he said. Perry Pickhardt, MD.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Teleradiology-India Introduction: Nuclear medicine continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, pushing the boundaries of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Revolutionary Radioisotopes: Expanding the Diagnostic Toolkit: Explore the latest developments in novel radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Intraarterial peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) is a safe and effective alternative to intravenous PRRT in patients with advanced meningioma, according to a study published October 24 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A patient with meningioma of unknown grade undergoing intraarterial PRRT with Lu-177 DOTATATE. (A)

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 4, 2024

Even if some private urology, radiation oncology practices, or radiologist groups are building the ability to perform theranostics, experts are cautious about patient management, radiation safety, and the risk of unnecessary imaging. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Hope added.

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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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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

reduction in average Medicare payment rates compared with 2024, the CMS has estimated there will be a 0% change to reimbursement for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) was disappointed in the final MPFS rule.

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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

APRIL 15, 2024

FAPI-PET imaging could emerge as a new tool for assessing patients with single pulmonary tumors, especially in those with negative results on other scans, according to a study published April 11 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A) Maximum-intensity-projection PET images.

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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. PET/CT and MR images of a 72-year-old woman. (A)

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 12, 2024

More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography. Yet no systematic review has been published on the issue in medical radiation science, the authors noted. Additional risk factors included being a more vulnerable practitioner (i.e.,

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 15, 2023

Published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine , this new research demonstrates how imaging with PSMA PET/CT can potentially reduce the number of prostate biopsies and associated complications in the elderly while providing accurate staging data.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 31, 2024

R)(N)(ARRT) About the Honorees Arianna Apodaca is a radiation therapist at Austin Cyberknife , a cancer treatment center in Austin, Texas. While managing to complete both her degree in radiation therapy and undergo successful treatment, she began speaking publicly about early detection. (R)(MR)(ARRT) • Patrick Wojtylak, M.H.S.A.,

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Mirion Dosimetry Services joins Sun Nuclear, Capintec, and Biodex medical imaging brands in the Mirion Medical booth (#6328) at RSNA, which will feature products and services for occupational dosimetry, diagnostic imaging QA, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging tables and accessories.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more. Neuroimaging RTs headed the list with an average base salary of $106,000, followed closely by nuclear medicine/PET technologists at $103,000 and CT technologists at $99,000. Note: Salaries are for all U.S.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 2, 2024

CLICK on the images below to show the caption information, and use the arrow to the right of the image to scroll through the complete gallery. CLICK on the images below to show the caption information, and use the arrow to the right of the image to scroll through the complete gallery. 26-30, 2023.

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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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“These new fuel elements will enable us to run the reactor for longer [periods of time] to support studies conducted by Penn State faculty, students, and collaborators,” said Kenan Ünlü, director of the university’s Radiation Science and Engineering Center, in a news release. Penn State received the TRIGA reactor fuel on September 27.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 12, 2023

This research was published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Management of patients with brain metastases usually includes surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Some patients develop treatment-related changes such as radiation necrosis or pseudoprogression.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 23, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 06/23/2023 - 22:09 June 23, 2023 — A combination of pretherapy imaging and dosimetry can help ensure that patients with refractory differentiated thyroid cancer obtain the maximum benefit from radioactive iodine treatments following redifferentiation therapy. In patients who did see an increase, therapy was warranted.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

MAY 2, 2024

Researchers are developing new contrast agents and imaging technology to improve the monitoring of inflammatory disorders like inflammatory bowel disease,

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The Strategic Collaboration for Innovation in Medical Imaging and Theranostics comprises Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare scientists, technology developers, clinicians and other healthcare providers. chair of Radiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 11, 2024

An animal study shows the feasibility of an approach in colon cancer that simultaneously uses alpha- and beta-emitting isotopes to target and kill cancer cells, according to a study presented June 11 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

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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. The game-changer could be the pending U.S. approval of new PET radiotracers, such as F-18 flurpiridaz , he said.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. Our top article in 2011 reported on a “sentinel alert” issued by the U.S. Noting that the U.S. Noting that the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2025 rule. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%.

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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. program in prostate cancer with the nuclear medicine community at the SNMMI 2023 Annual Meeting,” said David E. higher tumor absorbed radiation dose. 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

MAY 7, 2024

A groundbreaking innovation utilizes AI to streamline the complex radiation therapy workflow, facilitating more personalized and timely care throughout the.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

F-18 FAPI-PET/CT is superior to F-18 FDG-PET/CT for diagnosing and staging patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study published January 4 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. DWI = diffusion-weighted imaging. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Tumor is marked by arrows.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:38 November 8, 2023 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is encouraging the imaging community to recognize an important date for a vital discovery this week. For his work, Roentgen was awarded the first Nobel Prize in physics in 1901.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

Three clinical issues that may arise with theranostics treatments will require special provisions, including spot imaging, according to insights shared during the 124th annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Boston. It causes radiation injury that may be visible as dry desquamation or moist desquamation, for example.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

For these reasons, the scanner can deliver a 20% performance improvement (TOF gain) that can improve patient throughput as well as reduce patient radiation exposure and radiotracer cost, Siemens noted. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers. Siemens Healthineer's Biograph Vision.X PET/CT scanner. In addition, Vision.X

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Student enrollment in ARRT-approved radiation therapy programs is estimated at 1,663 students in 2024, up from 1,302 in 2023. Nuclear medicine technology program enrollments increased to 1,403 students enrolling in 2024, up from 903 in 2023. In 2024, an estimated 5,511 students enrolled in ARRT-recognized sonography programs.

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