AuntMinnie

MAY 17, 2024

The world’s top nuclear medicine societies have issued international guidelines on the role of PET/CT in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, with the document released May 14 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

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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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

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. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Program directors have seen year-over-year upticks in students studying radiography, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine, according to ASRT.

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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

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. Currently, there is no Pennsylvania state requirement for medical imaging professionals and radiation therapists to be licensed.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 9, 2024

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has bestowed its Paul C. Aebersold Award for outstanding achievement in basic nuclear medicine science on George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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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?

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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

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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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. I can’t emphasize that enough.

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Open Medscience

MARCH 9, 2024

Radiation safety requires balancing beneficial uses and risk mitigation, evolving with advances and ongoing stakeholder commitment. The post Radiation Safety: Balancing Benefits and Risks appeared first on Open Medscience.

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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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 14, 2024

Nuclear medicine injection extravasations and medical events will be the focus of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI)'s public teleconference on June 17. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) rulemaking. That might do away with diagnostic concerns, Flannery noted.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In a novel approach, researchers have explored the use of radiation therapy, typically a cancer treatment, to manage ventricular tachycardia in heart failure patients.

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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.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

JANUARY 2, 2024

An international team of researchers has introduced a new patent-pending methodology and algorithm designed to predict the likelihood of prostate cancer recurrence post-radiation therapy.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Imaging Technology News is your marketing resource to reach radiology, radiation oncology, women's health and nuclear medicine professionals.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

IAEA The two organizations aim to improve radiation oncology, radiation physics, radiology, nuclear medicine, and nutrition globally. The two organizations have signed an agreement that will see the cancer center become an IAEA Collaborating Centre. focused on healthcare.

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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

JUNE 20, 2024

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. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

On the other hand, two serious side effects occurring less frequently are carcinoid crisis with DOTATATE therapies, and extravasations with any intravenous (IV) radiopharmaceutical therapies, explained Erica Cohen Major, DO, a nuclear medicine specialist and assistant chief of nuclear medicine at Edward Hines VA Hospital near Chicago.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. to 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central European Time. Those interested in attending can register here.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

RadiologyInfo.org contains 300 procedure, exam, and disease descriptions covering diagnostic and interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and radiation safety, and it is updated with new information. In the videos, radiologists share some common findings while displaying sample imaging exams.

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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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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.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 2, 2024

This year's show featured over 300 education courses and 7 plenary sessions; 847 scientific papers in 19 subspecialties: breast, cardiac, chest, emergency radiology, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, head & neck, informatics, interventional, multisystem, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, noninterpretive skills/practice management, nuclear medicine/molecular (..)

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AuntMinnie

JULY 18, 2024

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is opposing conversion factor cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule for 2025. It will also develop a more comprehensive summary, including details on nuclear medicine coding.

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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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AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

The overall impact of the MPFS proposed changes to radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology is expected to be a neutral 0%. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The summary outlines Medicare payment provisions and updates to the Quality Payment Program.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) in July noted that the overall impact of the proposed MPFS will be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%.

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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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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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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

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. Leveraging these very small LSO crystals, the Biograph Vision.X delivers a 48-mm 3 volumetric resolution and a temporal resolution of 178 ps.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

Data from theranostics is starting to focus on radiation dosimetry and dose limits in relation to kidney and other organ damage, said Nadine Mallak, MD, associate professor of body imaging and nuclear medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

His accidental discovery forever changed medicine and it has been a key tool in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases for 128 years.” ASRT also noted it represents 157,000 members who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy, and is the largest radiologic science association in the world.

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