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Road to RSNA 2009: Molecular Imaging Preview
By Wayne Forrest
November 2, 2009
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PETNet to supply ACRIN trial
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare PETNet Solutions has signed a deal to supply fluorine-18 sodium fluoride (F-18 NaF) and investigational fluorine-18 fluorothymidine (F-18 FLT) to the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) for use in clinical trials.
November 1, 2009
PET shows promise for migraines, schizophrenia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Two studies published in the November issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine suggest that inflammatory response of brain cells, visible on PET scans, could provide valuable information to clinicians who manage patients with neurologic disorders such as migraine headaches and psychosis in schizophrenia.
October 29, 2009
Naviscan touts NIH study findings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Positron emission mammography (PEM) developer Naviscan is touting the results of a multiyear study of 388 women that found that PEM scanners significantly out-performed MRI to differentiate between benign and cancerous lesions.
October 29, 2009
Philips reports PET/MR R&D milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare parent Royal Philips Electronics has announced a breakthrough in its development of a hybrid PET/MR scanner.
October 28, 2009
International Isotopes inks deal with New Mexico
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radioisotope manufacturer International Isotopes has announced an agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department for a uranium deconversion and fluorine extraction processing facility.
October 27, 2009
IBA to take stake in Malaysian firm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has entered into negotiations with Bio Molecular Industries to purchase a 35% stake in the Malaysian company.
October 27, 2009
House committee passes Mo-99 supply bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee on October 23 passed the American Medical Isotopes Production Act (HR 3276) to help fund production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) in the U.S. and gradually eliminate the export of highly enriched uranium.
October 25, 2009
Functional MRI may help with prognosis for comatose patients
By Wayne Forrest
French researchers have found good agreement between functional MRI (fMRI) and FDG-PET in assessing brain function in comatose patients. Their research indicates that fMRI potentially could help guide treatment of these individuals.
October 25, 2009
Study: Contrast agent market will grow
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sales for contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals are expected to buck the worldwide recession and show better growth than radiology equipment.
October 22, 2009
Digirad’s revenues slip in Q3
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The sale of fewer gamma cameras due to tighter hospital budgets led to reduced revenue for nuclear medicine firm Digirad in the third quarter (end-September 30).
October 22, 2009
Mirada signs Kadir
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical imaging software developer Mirada Medical has appointed Timor Kadir, Ph.D., to the new position of chief science and technology officer.
October 20, 2009
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