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Growth rate for PET procedure volume slows to single digits
By James Schneider
Growth in PET and PET/CT procedure volume in the U.S. slowed to a single-digit rate in 2008 compared to 2007, as opposed to the double-digit annual growth rates the modality enjoyed before 2007, according to a new study published by IMV Medical Information Division.
February 16, 2009
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MURR initiates Mo-99 production plans
By Wayne Forrest
With global supplies of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) strained over the past two years, several initiatives are under way in the U.S. to bring production closer to home. Among the developers is the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) program, which has initiated plans to build a target processing facility for Mo-99 adjacent to its current multipurpose research reactor.
February 16, 2009
Palatin nabs research cash
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Palatin Technologies has received cash for an extension of an exclusive research collaboration and license agreement with pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca to develop and market compounds that target melanocortin receptors.
February 11, 2009
Petten nuclear reactor to restart
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group is scheduled to restart its nuclear reactor in Petten, Netherlands, on February 18, ending a six-month shutdown.
February 11, 2009
Hybrid 3D echo/SPECT technique produces better CAD imaging
By Wayne Forrest
Take one part 3D echocardiography and one part SPECT, acquired during the same imaging session. Combine the two with an automated image fusion algorithm, and what do you get? A way to image patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) that improves upon the performance of 3D echo or SPECT alone.
February 11, 2009
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NMPI posts record year
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Expansion into new markets and expense control helped mobile imaging services firm Nuclear Medicine Professionals (NMPI) to post record revenue and earnings in 2008.
February 10, 2009
BSGI proves best at detecting invasive lobular cancer
By Kate Madden Yee
Ever since it appeared on the clinical scene, functional-based breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) has sparked the question of whether it is sensitive enough to replace other adjunctive modalities used with mammography for high-risk patients. A new study from George Washington University points to yes.
February 10, 2009
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Neoprobe taps new VP
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Gamma camera probe developer Neoprobe has appointed a new vice president of pharmaceutical research and clinical development.
February 9, 2009
Dilon Q4 sales increase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Scintimammography developer Dilon Technologies reported a boost in sales for its fourth quarter.
February 9, 2009
IBA inks pact with Eczacıbaşı-Monrol
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical firm Ion Beam Applications (IBA) will use Eczacıbaşı-Monrol Nuclear Products of Gebze, Turkey, to expand into the Balkans, Middle East, North Africa, and central and eastern Europe.
February 8, 2009
Digirad sales and net loss grow
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Growth in revenue at nuclear medicine firm Digirad wasn't enough to offset restructuring charges and lower margins as the Poway, CA, company's net loss grew in its fourth quarter and year-end 2008 financial results.
February 4, 2009
Digirad sells off three service hubs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nuclear medicine vendor Digirad has sold three Northern California service hub locations to MD Office Solutions of Rancho Santa Fe, CA.
February 4, 2009
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