Nuclear Medicine


Alzheimer’s Plaques Seen in PET Brain Scans Could Identify Future Cognitive Decline
Among patients with mild or no cognitive impairment, brain scans using a new radioactive dye can identify early indications of Alzheimer’s disease that may forecast future decline, according to findings from a multicenter study. More...23 Jul 2012
Single Dose Radiation During Surgery Helps Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Forgo Longer Radiation Course
A hospital in New York City is offering early stage breast cancer patients a new breakthrough in radiotherapy technology, a novel radiation treatment delivered in one dose at the time of surgery. More...19 Jul 2012
Molecular Breast Imaging May Provide Better Detection Than MRI for Women with Dense Breasts
According to a new study, molecular breast imaging, also known as breast-specific gamma imaging, may be a better option than MRI for women who have a new cancer diagnosis and dense breast tissue detected by mammography. More...18 Jul 2012
In Other News
PET Technique to Play Key Role in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Treatment
SPECT/CT Technology Offers High Speed, Low Radiation Dose
Proton Therapy System Designed to Have Small Footprint and Reduced Implementation and Operational Costs
Metabolic Imaging for Esophageal Cancer Patients Can Increase Life Expectancy
Radiosurgical Technology Reduces Number of Treatment Sessions and Takes Better Advantage of Motion
New Generation of Automated Radiochemistry Developed for PET Imaging Probe Production
Hysterectomies Can Be Avoided for Cervical Cancer Patients Using 3D Image-Guided Brachytherapy
MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System Offers Integrated Imaging and Radiation Therapy
PET, SPECT Infusion Enhancements Streamline Infusion Scheduling
Need for Additional Imaging in PET/CT Oncologic Reports Reexamined
User Interface Streamlines Proton Therapy Steps
Handheld 3D Imaging Device for the OR May Transform Radio-Guided Surgeries
SPECT/CT Improves Staging, Risk Stratification of Thyroid Cancer
Risk Factors for Contrast-Induced Nephrotoxicity Debated
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Effective Within Standard Time Slots
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Shortens Treatment of Gynecologic Tumors
Invasive Ventroculography May Be Greatly Overutilized
Stereotactic Radiosurgery Enables Effective, Noninvasive Treatment for Spinal Tumors
Brain Plaque Diagnostic PET Imaging Agent Receives Approval
Early PET Response to Chemo Predicts Survival in Sarcoma Patients
Molecular Imaging Reveals Systemic Inflammation Tied to Depression
PET Imaging Approach May Restore Motor, Cognitive Function in Parkinson’s Disease
PET Amyloid Imaging Agent Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Detection
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