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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
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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
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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
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AuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging Insider
By Wayne Forrest
July 31, 2018
GE, Lantheus launch phase III trial for flurpiridaz
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare and Lantheus Medical Imaging have launched a second phase III clinical trial for Lantheus' flurpiridaz F-18 investigational PET radiopharmaceutical.
July 30, 2018
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USP proposes new radiopharmaceutical standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has published its proposal for revised minimum standards on the preparation, compounding, dispensing, and repackaging of sterile and nonsterile radiopharmaceuticals.
July 30, 2018
SNMMI awards technologists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) held several award ceremonies for its technologist section during the recent annual meeting in Philadelphia.
July 29, 2018
Global nuclear medicine groups chart the future
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A weeklong meeting of nuclear medicine societies and organizations from around the world resulted in a number of recommendations to advance priorities that include training and education.
July 29, 2018
Russia, South Africa partner on radioisotope deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Russian atomic energy firm Rosatom and South African Nuclear Energy have signed an agreement to build two nuclear reactors in South Africa for the production of medical isotopes.
July 26, 2018
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NRC publishes rules on medical byproducts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published the final rule and guidance on how to deal with the medical use of nuclear byproducts by providing recommendations on training and adopting common terms and definitions.
July 26, 2018
RadioMedix, ITM ink radiopharmaceutical generator deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Biotechnology firm RadioMedix and Isotopen Technologien München (ITM) subsidiary Isotope Technologies Garching have signed an agreement to manufacture and supply germanium-68 and gallium-68 generators.
July 25, 2018
FLT-PET points toward survival for glioblastoma patients
By Wayne Forrest
PET scans with the radiotracer F-18 fluorothymidine (FLT) can help determine which glioblastoma patients have the best chance for longer survival, according to a study published online on July 21 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
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