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PET after radiation therapy predicts NSCLC survival
By Wayne Forrest
PET can provide strong indicators of overall and disease-free survival among patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving radiation therapy, according to a study published in the February Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
February 2, 2012
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GE nets FDA nod for SPECT system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Brivo NM615 single-head nuclear medicine gamma camera.
January 8, 2012
FDG-PET highly useful in dementia detection
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
An analysis of research from 1999 to 2010 shows PET achieved overall accuracy of 86% in safely and accurately detecting dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study in the January issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
January 8, 2012
MarketStat #67: Priority of preauthorization for nuclear medicine departments
Managing preauthorization requirements for nuclear medicine procedures is a key priority for nuclear medicine departments.
December 12, 2011
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Nuclear medicine shows promise for dense breast tissue
By Kate Madden Yee
CHICAGO - Nuclear medicine modalities show promise for breast cancer screening and diagnosis in women with dense breast tissue, although the various forms are still evolving, RSNA 2011 attendees learned at a Monday morning course.
November 27, 2011
Gamma camera market faces PET threat
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
While the global gamma scintillation camera market is increasing due to more periodic diagnostic tests, the rising popularity of PET procedures may threaten that growth in traditional imaging areas, according to a new report from market research firm Global Industry Analysts.
November 21, 2011
Image Gently, SNM launch guidelines campaign
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Image Gently campaign and the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) have launched a new campaign called "Go With the Guidelines" to encourage community hospitals, academic hospitals, and clinics to observe new guidelines for administering radiopharmaceuticals in children.
November 15, 2011
SNM launches website for patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) has launched a new patient-focused website, discoverMI.org, to provide patients with information about nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.
October 24, 2011
Report shows nuclear medicine procedure volume slipping
By Lin Muschlitz
The economic downturn, concerns over insurance preauthorization requirements, and the potential shift of exams to other imaging modalities have stalled procedure growth in the nuclear medicine/SPECT market in the U.S., according to a new report by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
October 19, 2011
An interview with SNM President Dr. George Segall
By Wayne Forrest
Since taking over as president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) in June, Dr. George Segall has spearheaded efforts to increase the appropriate use of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, advance education about the modalities, and promote the organization's outreach efforts.
October 13, 2011
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SNM restarts development initiative
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) has relaunched its Professional Development and Education Fund to support the advancement of molecular and nuclear medicine technologists through clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
October 6, 2011
ACR tweaks rules for SPECT phantoms
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
After a review of nuclear medicine accreditation program requirements, the American College of Radiology's (ACR) subcommittee on nuclear medicine physics has eliminated the need for sites to submit SPECT phantoms utilizing thallium-201, gallium-67, or indium-111.
September 19, 2011
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