Nuclear Medicine
Research Shows PET-Guided Chemotherapy can Increase Hodgkins Disease Remission
The first large-scale trial of its kind in the US has shown that PET-guided chemotherapy can significantly increase disease remission and reduce toxic side effects of treatment for patients with advanced Hodgkin lymphoma. More...27 Apr 2016
New PET Imaging Agent Promises Improved Detection of Coronary Artery Disease and Reduced Radiation Exposure for Obese Patients
A global leader in the development of diagnostic imaging agents has presented the results of a first Phase 3 study of a new PET imaging agent at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session, in April 2016, in Chicago. More...26 Apr 2016
PET/CT Links Activity in the Stress Center of the Brain to Risk of Future Heart Problems
Research results have shown that increased activity of the stress center of the brain is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, stroke, and death, and increased evidence of arterial inflammation. More...04 Apr 2016
Image-Guided PET-CT Surveillance Can Be as Effective as Neck Dissection for Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
The results of a recent study show that the survival rates of patients with advanced head and neck squamous-cell carcinoma, was similar for those diagnosed using PET-CT guided surveillance, and those who underwent a planned neck dissection. More...29 Mar 2016
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Chemoradiation May Help Increase Cancer Survival Rates
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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
New PET/CT System Addresses Clinical Indications in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiology
Study Reveals Radiologic Procedure Outcomes May Be Affected by Patient Mood
LA Center to Install New Proton Therapy System
Combined PET/CT Scanning Can Change the Management of High-Risk Cancers
Antibody Cancer Marker Causes Tumors to Light Up
New Metabolic PET Tracer Can Help Find Brain Tumors and Improve Cancer Therapy Outcomes
First Total-Body PET Scanner Planned for 2017
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