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DOPA-PET/CT changes brain tumor treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging with PET/CT and the radiopharmaceutical fluorine-18 dihydroxyphenylalanine (F-18 DOPA) can significantly alter treatment management plans for patients with brain tumors, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
March 1, 2012
Best Theratronics to build cyclotrons for isotopes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Best Theratronics of Ottawa, Ontario, has unveiled plans to manufacture a line of cyclotrons to produce diagnostic and therapeutic medical isotopes for use with PET, SPECT, and other therapy-related applications.
March 1, 2012
ASNC releases 'patient-centered imaging' guide
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has released a new document that details a patient-centered approach to selecting nuclear cardiology tests of maximum benefit and minimum risk.
March 1, 2012
Imaging modalities prove crucial for an accurate differential diagnosis of inflammatory conditions
By David Zizka
VIENNA - Radiological imaging together with the contribution of nuclear medicine is crucial in the diagnosis of inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, according to a session on Thursday at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
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Functional breast techniques receive cautious vote of confidence
By Rebekah Moan
VIENNA - Dynamic contrast-enhanced MR mammography is a sensitive method for detecting breast cancer because it highlights tumor vasculature, but diagnostic results may vary depending on reader experience. Diffusion-weighted imaging and MR spectroscopy aim to address this issue, and are continuing to show promise, according to a refresher course at the European Congress of Radiology.
February 29, 2012
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Researchers develop isotope extraction method
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
University of Texas researchers are developing a technology that uses a laser with a set of specifically aligned magnets to extract atoms and separate medical isotopes for patient use, according to a study in the February 29 issue of New Journal of Physics.
February 28, 2012
SciFluor, Harvard extend fluorine license
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Pharmaceutical company SciFluor Life Sciences announced that it has reached an agreement with Harvard University to extend its license of proprietary fluorine technology to the field of PET imaging.
February 28, 2012
Cell>Point signs Asia-Pacific license deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Cell>Point has signed a licensing agreement for South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines with Hyun IMC, headquartered in Seoul.
February 28, 2012
FTC to consider Cardinal asset sale
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comment on an application by Cardinal Health to sell former nuclear pharmacy assets to Patient Care Infusion.
February 27, 2012
Study: Canada lacks PET access
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Access to and utilization of PET for diagnosing, staging, and monitoring cancer treatment varies widely from province to province in Canada, putting cancer patients in some regions of the country at a distinct disadvantage.
February 27, 2012
CT perfusion plus PET/CT aids lung cancer diagnosis
By Eric Barnes
Adding CT perfusion scans to routine PET/CT offers critical new information about tumor viability that can improve staging and management noninvasively in patients with suspected lung cancer, according to a study from Italy.
February 26, 2012
Nuclear research in Canada gets funding
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The government of Saskatchewan will provide funding for the new $30 million Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation at the University of Saskatchewan to support nuclear research, development, and innovation.
February 23, 2012
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