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Inappropriate MPI scans increase cancer risk among women

By Wayne Forrest

The inappropriate use of SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in women can increase their risk of cancer from radiation compared to men, according to a study published online April 21 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

May 5, 2016

Gamma Medica unveils breast density campaign

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Molecular imaging developer Gamma Medica has initiated a campaign to spread awareness about breast tissue density and how molecular breast imaging can serve as an effective adjunct to mammography for women with dense tissue.

May 4, 2016

AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider

By Wayne Forrest

May 3, 2016

Lantheus posts revenue, income gain in Q1

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Strong sales of its Definity ultrasound contrast agent and higher-than-expected revenues from its nuclear products portfolio helped Lantheus Medical Imaging's parent company Lantheus Holdings to a 3% increase in first-quarter revenue after currency adjustments.

May 3, 2016

ISO releases nuclear medicine monitoring standard

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has published a new standard that covers the dosimetric monitoring of medical staff in nuclear medicine and therapy departments.

May 2, 2016

NorthStar appoints new VP and COO

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes has appointed a new senior vice president and chief operating officer (COO), a newly created position with the company.

May 1, 2016

DMS deal helps Digirad more than double Q1 revenue

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nuclear medicine firm Digirad more than doubled its revenue in the first quarter of 2016, driven by the inclusion of mobile imaging provider DMS Health's operations as part of its results.

April 28, 2016

Inappropriate SPECT MPI scans more common in women

By Wayne Forrest

Women are more likely than men to have an inappropriate SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) scan, partly due to atypical symptoms, which may overestimate the true health risk to the female patient.

April 27, 2016

SPECT finds low cerebral blood flow in NFL players

By Eric Barnes

SPECT imaging shows abnormally low blood flow in the brains of current and retired National Football League (NFL) players, according to a new study to be published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

April 25, 2016

NIH suspends activities at PET research center

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has suspended work at two facilities -- one of them producing PET materials -- due to problems with quality and safety standards.

April 21, 2016

Cardiac PET/MRI protocol reduces radiation dose

By Wayne Forrest

Researchers have developed a new cardiac PET/MRI protocol with sodium fluoride that significantly reduces radiation dose and artifacts, enhancing the view of disease activity in coronary arteries.

April 20, 2016

PET, MRI link cognition woes to cold medicine

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Using a combination of PET and MR images, researchers have linked cognitive impairment to a type of drug used in products such as nighttime cold medicines in a study published online April 18 in JAMA Neurology.

April 18, 2016

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