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AI algorithm produces autosegmented contours for radiotherapy

By Erik L. Ridley

Automatically segmented contours generated on CT scans by a deep-learning algorithm can yield positive results when utilized clinically in radiotherapy planning, according to research published online June 8 in Radiation Oncology.

June 13, 2021

AI analysis of SPECT MPI scans can predict future cardiac events

By Erik L. Ridley

The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) can accurately predict future major adverse cardiac events, according to research being presented on June 13 at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

June 11, 2021

Are ventilation scans needed in pulmonary embolism assessments?

By Erik L. Ridley

Are ventilation nuclear medicine lung scans really needed in cases of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE)? Perhaps not, according to two student talks on June 11 at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

June 11, 2021

Low-field MRI offers a no-radiation option for lung disease imaging

By Kate Madden Yee

Low-field-strength MRI at 0.55 tesla appears to offer an effective alternative to CT for imaging lung disease, a group of researchers from the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found. The team's results were published June 10 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.

June 11, 2021

Researchers tout ovarian cancer alpha therapy at SNMMI 2021

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

New research in mice presented June 11 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021 annual meeting touted the success of a new radiopharmaceutical to treat ovarian cancer.

June 10, 2021

IBA launches Cyclone Ikon cyclotron

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Belgian medical technology developer IBA has launched a new high-energy, high-capacity cyclotron that offers a larger energy spectrum for PET and SPECT isotopes than the company's previous model.

June 10, 2021

FDA clears Cardinal's Lymphoseek for pediatric use

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cardinal Health announced that its Lymphoseek radiopharmaceutical has been approved for pediatric use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

June 10, 2021

Mammography or COVID-19 vaccine? Experts say, 'Get both'

By Amerigo Allegretto

The COVID-19 pandemic affected breast imaging practices across the U.S., but imagers are doing their part to catch up on delayed screenings as vaccine distribution continues, according to panelists at the June 9 virtual meeting of the Society of Breast Imaging's Summer Series.

June 10, 2021

VinBrain highlights TB screening role for AI in Vietnam

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Artificial intelligence (AI) software developer VinBrain is highlighting the potential of its AI software to aid in screening for tuberculosis (TB) on chest x-rays in Vietnam.

June 9, 2021

SNMMI pushes for coverage of PET tracers for Aduhelm use

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) announced it will leverage the recent approval of Biogen's aducanumab (Aduhelm) drug for treating Alzheimer's disease to lobby the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to reimburse beta amyloid PET imaging.

June 9, 2021

Canon gets nod for AI-based PET/CT reconstruction

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Canon Medical Systems USA announced it has received 510 (k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an artificial intelligence (AI)-based reconstruction protocol for its Cartesion Prime PET/CT scanner.

June 9, 2021

Xenco launches glasses-free surgical simulation platform

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical technology company Xenco Medical has launched HoloMedX, a glasses-free holographic surgical simulation platform, at the 2021 VR/AR Global Summit.

June 9, 2021

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