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 (..)

Radiologic Technology 105

Radiologic Technology Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Radiology 105

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.

Radiation Oncology 52

Radiation Oncology Medicare Nuclear Medicine Interventional Radiology 52

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.

Nuclear Medicine 40

Nuclear Medicine Medicare Radiation Oncology Insurance 40

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%.

Radiation Oncology 45

Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Medicare Radiation 45

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

Nuclear Medicine 122

Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals Radiation Health Science 122

Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2024

GE HealthCare expects to integrate MIM Software solutions into its advanced visualization offerings to facilitate AI-based segmentation and contouring as well as dosimetry analysis for patients across their treatment journeys and in the growing fields of radiology, molecular imaging, and radiation oncology.

Healthcare 105

Healthcare Healthcare Radiation Oncology Radiation 105

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%.

Medicare 105

Medicare Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Radiation 105

Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2023

professor of the Department of Radiation Oncology and the Department of Immunology and Theranostics at City of Hope , and principal investigator of the RefleXion-supported PyL imaging study. professor and chair of City of Hope’s Department of Radiation Oncology. “As

Clinic 96

Clinic Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Radiation 96

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.

Nuclear Medicine 122

Nuclear Medicine Imaging MRI Diagnostic 122

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

Nuclear Medicine 52

Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals Radiation Health Science 52

Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It features close alignment between research teams and the medical departments that depend on radiological data, spanning multiple radiological disciplines, cardiology, oncology, radiation oncology , vascular, neurology, nuclear medicine and urology.

Medical Imaging 105

Medical Imaging Clinic Healthcare Healthcare 105

Imaging Technology

APRIL 5, 2024

The Ge-68/Ga-68 generator on the other hand, is an easily transportable, small metal box and can be obtained much more cost-efficient, leading to cost reductions in nuclear medicine clinics and practices while increasing flexibility. Chapman VIDEO: 4 Radiation Oncology Technologies to Watch — Interview with Anthony Zietman, M.D.

Radiopharmaceuticals 52

Radiopharmaceuticals Radiation Oncology Radiation Quality and Compliance 52

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.

Diagnose 119

Diagnose Nuclear Medicine Clinic Imaging 119

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

No shortage is expected of Mo-99’s daughter decay chain isotope technetium-99m (Tc-99m), which is used in an estimated 40,000 diagnostic nuclear medicine exams each day in the U.S., said the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

Nuclear Medicine 52

Nuclear Medicine Radiation Government Communication 52

TTG Imaging Solutions

MAY 5, 2023

Enhances TTG’s continued commitment to offer a full spectrum of high-quality and cost-effective service solutions in the cardiology and radiation oncology markets PITTSBURGH, PA (May 5, 2023) – TTG Imaging Solutions, LLC (TTG) announced today the acquisition of Digirad Health, Inc., headquartered in Suwanee, GA. Digirad Health, Inc.

Imaging 52

Imaging Radiopharmaceuticals Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine 52

Midstate Radiology Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

These services include: CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, 3D Mammography & Women’s Imaging, Hereditary Cancer Risk and X-Ray. In July 2021, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. also acquired Radiology Group PC. and with the acquisition of NHRA, Whitney Imaging and Whitney Imaging West, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC.

Radiology 52

Radiology Imaging Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine 52

AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Based on the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) of 2008, the CMS rule will require accreditation of all nonhospital, freestanding facilities that provide advanced diagnostic imaging services, including CT, MRI, PET, and nuclear medicine services.

Radiation 59

Radiation Medical Diagnostic Imaging Medicare 59

AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Increased Metabolic Activity of the Thymus and Lymph Nodes in Pediatric Oncology Patients After Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination. Luthria, et al, Journal of Nuclear Medicine , October 26, 2023. Quantifying Regional Radiation-Induced Lung Injury in Patients Using Hyperpolarized 129Xe Gas Exchange Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine 144

Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine X-ray MRI Hospital 144