Nuclear Medicine: Page 358

Experimental CAD scheme makes quick work of bone scintigraphy analysis

By Shalmali Pal

SAN DIEGO - A computer-aided detection (CAD) scheme developed by a group at the University of Chicago offers a high sensitivity for detecting interval changes on bone scintigraphy. The scheme was also found to reduce reading time and reveal changes in soft tissue, according to a presentation this week at the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) meeting.

June 4, 2006

SNM initiates $5 million 'Bench to Bedside' campaign

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

SAN DIEGO - The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) has launched a fundraising initiative to raise $5 million for its "Bench to Bedside" program to support education, research, and advocacy efforts in advancing molecular imaging.

June 4, 2006

PET/CT has varied applications for oncologic imaging

By Shalmali Pal

SAN DIEGO - PET/CT is a soup to nuts modality in oncology, offering useful clinical information before, during, and after treatment, according to a presentation Saturday at the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) meeting.

June 3, 2006

Dr. Henry N. Wagner Jr.: A history in nuclear medicine

One of the most prominent figures in nuclear medicine in the last half-century is Dr. Henry Wagner Jr. of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. AuntMinnie.com is pleased to present an excerpt from his new autobiography, A Personal History of Nuclear Medicine: Reflections of a Pioneer, which tracks his many accomplishments and provides his perspectives on the challenges facing the academic and medical establishments.

June 3, 2006

Philips boosts nuclear medicine offerings

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Philips Medical Systems will be introducing version 3.0 of its JETStream Workspace at next week's Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) annual meeting in San Diego.

June 1, 2006

Cell>Point to start phase II cardiac study

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical firm Cell>Point is planning to launch a phase II clinical study to evaluate the effectiveness of its technetium-based imaging technology for use in the heart.

June 1, 2006

New promise for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals

By Marvin Burns

A surge in research activity is expanding the applications for therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, which are employing more sophisticated targeting methodologies and more appropriate therapeutic isotopes for the tumors being treated. These new agents will reduce treatment time and accelerate recovery for many patients.

June 1, 2006

Hitachi to launch SceptreC at SNM

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Hitachi Medical Systems America will be launching its SceptreC cardiac PET scanner at next week's annual Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) meeting in San Diego.

May 31, 2006

AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

May 29, 2006

UltraSPECT gets U.S. patent

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Israeli nuclear medicine developer UltraSPECT has received a U.S. patent, 7,026,623, for its "efficient single-photon emission imaging," according to the Haifa-based vendor.

May 24, 2006

ImaRx to go public

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Biopharmaceutical firm ImaRx Therapeutics is planning to go public in an initial public offering.

May 21, 2006

International Isotopes revenues up

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radioisotope manufacturer International Isotopes reported first-quarter revenues of $1.2 million, up 75% compared with the $686,000 booked in the first quarter of 2005.

May 14, 2006

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