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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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. Currently, RTs are classified as technical personnel. "We

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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

JULY 8, 2024

Nuclear medicine firm Curium has submitted a new drug application (NDA) for its lutetium-177 (Lu-177) DOTATATE radiopharmaceutical for treatment of somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETS).

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

She currently serves as chair of the department of medical imaging and radiation sciences in the College of Health Professions at TJU and directs the radiography and invasive cardiovascular technology programs. Louis, MO A first-time Minnies finalist, Dmitry Beyder exemplifies how the role of the nuclear medicine technologist can evolve.

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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

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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

At the meeting, radiology CPT advisors also met with other specialty organizations to discuss potential code proposals, reviewed more than 60 proposals submitted to the AMA and commented on 22 proposals that included imaging that could potentially affect radiologists.

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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 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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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

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

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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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. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. “In

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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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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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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. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Noting that the U.S.

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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 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

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

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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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 26, 2023

A new modality that provides high-dose, molecularly targeted radiation to hematopoietic cells allows bone marrow transplant in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and may double one-year survival rates in comparison to conventional care, according to new research that garnered “Abstract of the Year” honors at the Society (..)

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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

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. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Tumor is marked by arrows. DWI = diffusion-weighted imaging.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2024

Di Carli noted that currently, SPECT MPI – also a nuclear medicine imaging exam, but one that requires higher radiation doses to patients and produces less resolution – remains the workhorse in the field. 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

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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Researchers led by Duygu Sag, PhD, from Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus in Izmir, and Fahri Saatcioglu, PhD, from Blindern in Oslo, Norway, found that a yoga method called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) reduced psychological distress and burnout and increased wellness in physicians, including radiologists and radiation oncologists.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 9, 2024

The attack affected critical departments, including the radiology department, which encompasses the Diagnostic Imaging department, Radiation Therapy Department, Nuclear Medicine Department, Radiation safety, and Ultrasound diagnostics. The attack caused significant damage to many medical and other equipment.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

Based on agreements between two radiologists and two nuclear medicine physicians, FDG-PET/MRI achieved a sensitivity of 96 %, specificity of 82 %, and positive and negative predictive values of 92% and 90 %. F-18 FDG-PET/MRI is a suitable alternative for the investigation of fever and inflammation of unclear etiology. “F-18

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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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Open Medscience

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Nuclear Medicine Healthcare advances precision diagnosis, innovative therapies, and prioritises patient and professional safety. The post Nuclear Medicine Healthcare: Transforming Diagnosis, Therapy, and Safety appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Open Medscience

JUNE 15, 2024

AI revolutionises nuclear medicine by enhancing diagnostics, personalizing treatment, and optimizing workflows for better patient care and efficiency. The post The Transformative Role of AI in Nuclear Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Independent Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Nuclear medicine is a form of specialty medicine that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate bodily functions and to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. Nuclear scans produce images of the body’s anatomy that cannot be obtained as clearly or fully with other imaging techniques.

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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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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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“Technical innovations in pediatric hybrid F-18 FDG-PET has led to a steady decrease in the amount of applied radiotracer, which is particularly beneficial for children who are more sensitive to radiation,” wrote first author Stephan Waelti, MD, and colleagues. In PET/MRI, all of the radiation exposure derives from injected F-18 FDG.

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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. It does not have alpha-emitting daughter(s) from its decay.

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