Wayne Forrest[email protected]Nuclear MedicineIBA Molecular to buy Mallinckrodt's nuclear medicine businessRadiopharmacy vendor IBA Molecular has signed an agreement to acquire Mallinckrodt's nuclear imaging business in a deal valued at $690 million.August 23, 2016MRIMRI shows promise in diagnosing CTE in living patientsMRI scans four years apart have detected a loss of brain volume in regions associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The results could be the first time the degenerative neurological condition has been identified in a living person, according to a paper published online August 23 in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.August 22, 2016MRILack of reimbursement doesn't slow use of perfusion MRIThe use of perfusion MRI is growing for neurological applications, even though there is no specific reimbursement for the technique, according to a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.August 21, 2016MRIIs MRI accurate for assessing the age of teen athletes?A policy by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) of using MRI to verify the ages of young soccer players perhaps should get the boot, figuratively speaking, based on a number of clinical studies and radiology and orthopedic specialists.August 17, 2016MRIStudy finds gadolinium hot spots, but no clinical effectsPatients who received more than 35 injections of gadolinium-based contrast agents had higher levels of signal intensity on unenhanced MR images of the brain, according to a new study published online August 11 in Radiology. But researchers weren't able to find any adverse clinical effects in the individuals.August 16, 2016MRINovel MR-based test shortens sepsis detection timeA Massachusetts start-up has developed a tabletop device that uses MR technology to scan blood samples from patients with a suspected sepsis infection. The company, T2 Biosystems, hopes its technology will speed the use of targeted treatment for sepsis patients, enhancing clinical outcomes and reducing hospital costs.August 11, 2016MRIAuntMinnie.com MRI InsiderAugust 9, 2016Nuclear MedicinePET/CT calcium scores reveal chemo's damage to the heartBy comparing baseline and follow-up coronary calcium scores from PET/CT scans of lymphoma patients after chemotherapy, researchers say they can better follow the cancer treatment's debilitating impact on the heart, and perhaps get a better handle on possible cardiotoxicity.August 3, 2016MRIStudy finds signs of gadolinium retention in kidsA new study published online July 28 in Radiology has disturbing news about gadolinium contrast retention. Colorado researchers found that pediatric patients given a linear gadolinium-based contrast agent had increased MR signal intensity in a certain region of the brain.August 2, 2016Nuclear MedicineAuntMinnie.com Molecular Imaging InsiderJuly 31, 2016Previous PagePage 82 of 239Next PageTop StoriesMolecular ImagingAmyloid PET scans validated in racially diverse patientsChanges in care plans occurred in 59% of individuals after PET scans.Womens ImagingLimited access to PCPs thwarts mammography screening uptakeUltrasoundPOCUS rules out pulmonary congestion in kidney patientsEconomicsLow-value imaging services part of high Medicare costsDigital X-RayAI helps clinicians identify misplaced endotracheal tubes
