SNMMI Awards $500,000 for Infection and Inflammation Research
Five research projects received funding to advance imaging for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and prosthetic joint infections.
Category: Nuclear Medicine
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Nuclear Medicine
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PSMA PET Linked to Improved Survival in Recurring Prostate Cancer
A new study finds the imaging technique detects cancer recurrence more effectively than standard methods, leading to changes in patient management.
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PSMA-PET Uncovers Hidden Metastases in Prostate Cancer
A UCLA study found that nearly half of high-risk prostate cancer patients classified as nonmetastatic by conventional imaging were revealed to have metastatic disease using advanced PSMA-PET imaging, highlighting its superior accuracy in staging and treatment planning.
Mediso Launches TheraMAX SPECT/CT Scanner
Mediso introduced the AnyScan TRIO SPECT/CT, TheraMAX scanner at the European Association of Nuclear Medicine meeting, designed for theranostic imaging and radioisotope therapies, with the first installation at University Hospital Regensburg, Germany.
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SNMMI, Telix Partner to Offer Nuclear Medicine Scholarships
SNMMI and Telix Pharmaceuticals are offering $50,000 in scholarships to support five students pursuing nuclear medicine technology careers, aiming to address the growing demand for skilled technologists, particularly in underserved areas, with the program launching in 2025.
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PET Scans Unlock Genetic Clue in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers used advanced PET imaging to identify a new genetic marker linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression, specifically targeting tau protein buildup, which could improve diagnostic tools and lead to new treatments.
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GE HealthCare Completes Phase I Trial for Manganese-Based MRI Agent
GE HealthCare’s Phase I trial for a new manganese-based MRI contrast agent found it to be well-tolerated and a possible safer alternative to gadolinium-based agents, addressing safety and environmental concerns while offering similar imaging capabilities.
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New PET-CT Accurately Detects Clear-Cell Renal Cancer
A UCLA study shows that a new PET-CT imaging technique using 89Zr-TLX250 accurately detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, potentially reducing unnecessary surgeries and improving treatment timing.
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