Nuclear Medicine: Page 71

Nuclear medicine duties not always shared equally

By Wayne Forrest

What's in a name? Apparently a lot when it comes to nuclear medicine. Physicians who identify themselves as nuclear medicine specialists devote at least 90% of their time to nuclear medicine duties, while most who call themselves nuclear radiologists or nuclear cardiologists devote 10% or less, according to a study published online August 7 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

August 13, 2018

Prescan tutorial eases patient concerns about PET/CT

By Wayne Forrest

Giving patients knowledge of what to expect from an upcoming FDG-PET/CT scan can go a long way toward helping them to relax and improving their experience, according to a study published online August 3 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

August 12, 2018

Navidea posts lower revenue in Q2 2018

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical developer Navidea Biopharmaceuticals has posted lower revenue for its second quarter.

August 8, 2018

Australian reactor to resume Mo-99 shipments this week

By Brian Casey

Shipments of the key radioisotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) should begin again this week from an Australian nuclear reactor after a shutdown that began in June, according to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation.

August 7, 2018

Cerveau increases production of tau PET agent

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiopharmaceutical developer Cerveau Technologies said it has expanded the production network for its F-18 MK-6240 investigational tau imaging agent for PET scans.

August 6, 2018

PET technique could aid diabetic therapy monitoring

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A novel PET imaging technique could advance the ability to monitor and guide therapies for patients with type 1 diabetes, Yale University researchers reported in a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

August 6, 2018

BWXT completes acquisition of Nordion business

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

BWX Technologies (BWXT), a U.S. government nuclear components supplier, has completed its previously announced purchase of Sotera Health's Nordion medical isotope business.

August 6, 2018

FES-PET enhances treatment for metastatic breast cancer

By Wayne Forrest

By identifying differences in estrogen receptor expression through PET imaging with the tracer F-18 fluoroestradiol (FES), clinicians can better direct treatment for patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to a Dutch study published in the August issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

August 6, 2018

Strongly worded PET/CT reports influence follow-up

By Wayne Forrest

When radiologists use strong, specific follow-up recommendations in FDG-PET/CT reports, referring physicians are more likely to follow their advice -- and find cancers, according to a Dutch study published online July 29 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

August 5, 2018

China tariff list for U.S. includes imaging equipment

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China continues to ratchet up. On August 3, China announced plans to impose $60 billion in new tariffs on more than 5,000 types of U.S. products, including several types of imaging equipment.

August 2, 2018

Drug shortage puts PET, SPECT stress to the test

By Wayne Forrest

Nuclear medicine facilities are again relying on their improvisational skills to deal with a shortage in their daily practices. This time it's the drug aminophylline, a key component of pharmacological PET and SPECT stress tests.

August 2, 2018

AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider

By Wayne Forrest

July 31, 2018

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