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Accuracy of colon cancer staging boosted with 'all-in-one' PET/CT algorithm
By Shalmali Pal
SAN DIEGO - A whole-body colorectal cancer staging algorithm that includes PET/CT can improve accuracy while shortening the time to treatment, according to a presentation this week at the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) meeting.
June 5, 2006
Dual-tracer PET possible for cerebral gliomas
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
SAN DIEGO - Imaging brain cancers with PET may benefit from the use of two separate tracers, F-18 FDG and O-(2-[F-18]fluoroethyl)-L-tyrosine (F-18 FET), in consecutive exams performed on the same day, according to a presentation at this week's Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) meeting.
June 4, 2006
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
CardiArc taps COO
Cardiac imaging device developer CardiArc has named John Heinrich, Ph.D., as COO.
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
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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
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Bracco opens perfusion PET company
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Bracco Group, parent firm of Bracco Diagnostics of Princeton, NJ, has partnered with Integrated Medical Solutions to form Integrated Cardiac Solutions.
May 31, 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
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