Nuclear Medicine

Novel Molecular Imaging System Revealed at SNMMI 2016
A new portable hybrid molecular imaging system that combines optical and gamma imaging and can provide a multi-dimensional view of surface organs has been announced at the annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI 2016). More...21 Jun 2016


Study Shows Safety and Efficacy of Imaging Technique for Neuroendocrine Tumors
The results of a new study have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/CT scans, compared to In-111 pentetreotide scans, the current US imaging standard for the detection Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETS). More...25 May 2016
Advanced Oncology Workflow and Toolset Offer Improved Reading and Reporting for Cancer Patients
A medical imaging systems and Information Technology (IT) solutions provider has announced an upgrade to their enterprise image management system that offers clinicians a new oncology reading workflow. More...11 May 2016

In Other News
Research Shows PET-Guided Chemotherapy can Increase Hodgkins Disease Remission
New PET Imaging Agent Promises Improved Detection of Coronary Artery Disease and Reduced Radiation Exposure for Obese Patients
PET/CT Links Activity in the Stress Center of the Brain to Risk of Future Heart Problems
Miniature Transponder Guides Radiation Therapy Procedures
Image-Guided PET-CT Surveillance Can Be as Effective as Neck Dissection for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
PET Scans Track Progressive Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Radiation Detector Plate Improves Cancer Radiotherapy
Gamma Knife and RapidArc Radiosurgery Equally Effective
Lung Cancer Survivors Receive Too Many PET Scans
Chemoradiation May Help Increase Cancer Survival Rates
Collaboration Provides New Tools for Liver Cancer Treatment
Proton Radiotherapy Bests Standard Radiotherapy
Radiation Therapy Noncompliance Impairs Tumor Control
New Hybrid PET/MRI System Developed for Enhanced Breast Cancer Imaging
More Accurate PET Imaging Biomarker Developed for Detecting Prostate Cancer
New PET/CT System Available Worldwide
Saudi Medical Devices Authority Approves Proton Therapy System
Functional Imaging Technique Measures Brain Resting State
Anti-Scarring Topical Paste Reduces Radiation Fibrosis
Pilot Study Results of Novel Breast Imaging System Released
Enhanced Treatment Assessment for Liver Cancer Using New Imaging Analysis Technique
Digital PET/CT Technology to Provide Improved Image Quality
Alternative Molybdenum Source Could Surmount Isotope Shortage
The Nuclear Medicine channel of MedImaging brings the latest in research and clinical radiotherapy, proton therapy, PET-CT, SPECT, SQUID, radiopharmacology, scintillography, trends and safety concerns.







