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IMV: PET scan volumes continue to grow

AuntMinnie

In 2023 compared with 2022, the total volume of positron emission tomography (PET) scans increased 10.2% year over year, according to the newly published IMV 2024 PET Market Summary Report. In 2023, the average number of PET scans per fixed PET site (versus mobile PET) increased 6.7%

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IMV: PET procedure volumes continue strong growth trend

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Over the same period between the two years, the average number of PET scans performed per installed fixed PET/CT systems increased by 8.2% -- a finding that indicates that much of the increased procedure volumes have been absorbed by existing PET system capacity. Davin Korstjens of IMV Medical Information Division.

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How Diagnostic Imaging is Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

Professional Radiology

These technologies, ranging from high-resolution MRIs to state-of-the-art CT scans, can give doctors the ability to spot possible health problems before symptoms even show up. As one of El Pasos top radiology centers, Professional Radiology is dedicated to offering cutting-edge imaging services that aid in the early detection of illnesses.

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Metabolic MRI technique shows promise in Alzheimer’s patients

AuntMinnie

Deuterium metabolic imaging (DMI) was highly aligned with F-18 FDG-PET -- a cornerstone of dementia diagnostics -- in patients with Alzheimer's disease in a study published April 8 in Radiology. Given that PET scans are more expensive and expose patients to small amounts of radiation, DMI is being explored as an alternative.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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Team members from the theranostics clinic under University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio's Department of Radiology show one aspect of a Pluvicto infusion treatment. 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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Renowned Radiation Oncologist Joins NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as Vice Chair for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Director of Brachytherapy

Imaging Technology

Zelefsky brings an unparalleled level of expertise and leadership that will further elevate our team at Perlmutter Cancer Center,” said Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD , the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. This procedure is often combined with other forms of radiation, such as external radiation.

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Distinguishing Rays: Understanding the Differences Between CT scans and PET Scans (Mandsaur, Neemuch, Ratlam, Shajapur, Ujjain, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Embark on a journey into the world of medical imaging as we unravel the distinctions between two powerful diagnostic tools—Computed Tomography (CT) scans and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.