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Hypometabolism in brain regions of cognitively normal patients associated with Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease has been linked in many studies to amyloid plaque buildup in the brain, but new research is finding a common thread between amyloid burden and lower energy levels, or metabolism, of neurons in certain areas of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease-even for people with no sign of cognitive decline.

12 Jun 2013

New imaging system combines PET and MR for mapping recurrent prostate cancer

When prostate cancer makes a comeback, it becomes increasingly important to have exceptional imaging available to find all possible regions where cancer has spread to other parts of the body, or metastasized, in order to plan the best possible treatment.

12 Jun 2013

New SPECT and MR imaging systems unveiled at SNMMI's 2013 Annual Meeting

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2013 Annual Meetingmarks the unveiling of the successful application of a new preclinical hybrid molecular imaging system-single photon emission tomography and magnetic resonance -which has exceptional molecular imaging capabilities in terms of potential preclinical and clinical applications, technological advancement at a lower cost, and reduction of patient exposure to ionizing radiation.

12 Jun 2013

Anti-nicotine vaccination can increase accumulation of nicotine in the brain, say neuroscientists

Researchers have yet again been sent back to the drawing board in the development of the much-sought-after vaccination for smokers, which would hypothetically inhibit the action of nicotine and its pleasure-producing chemical response in the brain.

12 Jun 2013

PSMA enzyme could become hallmark of new generation of biomarkers for prostate cancer treatment

No matter where they have hidden, metastatic prostate cancer cells still express some of the same signaling as normal prostate cells; in some cases even more so, as with the PSMA enzyme. Harnessing this enzyme could mean the beginning of a new platform for prostate cancer detection, staging, treatment and post-treatment monitoring, say researchers at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2013 Annual Meeting.

12 Jun 2013

Hybrid molecular imaging technique helps doctors identify diabetic foot infection

Researchers are kick-starting better diabetic foot care and promoting reduced radiation dose with a new take on a hybrid molecular imaging technique. By targeting both bone cell activity and immune response and improving imaging data interpretation, doctors can better distinguish diabetic foot infection from another common foot condition that often requires an additional bone-marrow scan for definitive diagnosis, say researchers presenting a study at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2013 Annual Meeting.

12 Jun 2013

PET and MR imaging can improve quality of life and survival for advanced breast cancer patients

For patients with advanced breast cancer, positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging can improve quality of life and survival by providing physicians with information on the effectiveness of chemotherapy prior to surgery, say researchers presenting at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

12 Jun 2013

New weapon in the fight against childhood brain cancer emerges

A relatively new weapon in the fight against childhood brain cancer has emerged that improves upon standard magnetic resonance imaging by providing information about tumor metabolism and extent of cancer in children diagnosed with glioma, a growth caused by the abnormal division of glial cells in the brain, say researchers at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2013 Annual Meeting.

11 Jun 2013

Johns Hopkins expert in brain imaging receives 2013 Paul C. Aebersold Award

A Johns Hopkins expert in brain imaging, Dean F. Wong, M.D., Ph.D., has been honored with the prestigious 2013 Paul C. Aebersold Award for his contributions over the past 30 years in applying basic science to the field of nuclear medicine.

11 Jun 2013

Sugar ingestion associated with low dopamine release in patients with insulin resistance

Using positron emission tomography (PET) imaging of the brain, researchers have identified a sweet spot that operates in a disorderly way when simple sugars are introduced to people with insulin resistance, a precursor to type 2 diabetes.

11 Jun 2013

ACR urges parents not to forego needed medical imaging care for children

The American College of Radiology urges parents not to delay or forego needed medical imaging care for their children based solely on a study (Miglioretti et al) on radiation risk from pediatric computed tomography scans to be published online in JAMA Pediatrics.

11 Jun 2013

CT scans increase risk of radiation-induced cancer in young children, study finds

According to a study of seven U.S. healthcare systems, the use of computed tomography scans of the head, abdomen/pelvis, chest or spine, in children younger than age 14 more than doubled from 1996 to 2005, and this associated radiation is projected to potentially increase the risk of radiation-induced cancer in these children in the future, according to a study published Online First by JAMA Pediatrics, a JAMA Network publication.

11 Jun 2013

New research proves value of PET/MR compared to PET/CT in cardiac applications

Just a few years ago, integrated positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance (PET/MR) imaging was found only in research institutes, but little by little the technology has expanded into clinical practice.

11 Jun 2013

Concert Pharmaceuticals announces initiation of CTP-354 Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers

Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial with CTP-354. CTP-354 is a novel GABAA receptor subtype-selective modulator that has demonstrated no sedation at therapeutic doses in preclinical models in contrast to existing GABAA receptor non-selective agonists, such as benzodiazepines.

10 Jun 2013

Study: Neural reserve, neural compensation activated in highly educated prodromal Alzheimer's patients

Highly educated individuals with mild cognitive impairment that later progressed to Alzheimer's disease cope better with the disease than individuals with a lower level of education in the same situation, according to research published in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

4 Jun 2013

Four lifestyle behaviors protect against coronary heart disease, say researchers

A large, multi-center study led by Johns Hopkins researchers has found a significant link between lifestyle factors and heart health, adding even more evidence in support of regular exercise, eating a Mediterranean-style diet, keeping a normal weight and, most importantly, not smoking.

3 Jun 2013

Omeros announces positive results from OMS824 Phase 1 clinical program

Omeros Corporation today announced positive results from its Phase 1 clinical program evaluating OMS824, the lead compound from its phosphodiesterase 10 (PDE10) program.

31 May 2013

Digital chest tomosynthesis holds promise as first-line screening tool for lung cancer

Most lung cancers are detected when patients become symptomatic and have late-stage disease. However, recently, computed tomography creening for lung cancer has been reported to reduce lung cancer mortality.

29 May 2013

Zecotek welcomes Markman hearing for infringement of LFS scintillation crystal patent

Zecotek Photonics Inc., a developer of leading-edge photonics technologies for medical, industrial and scientific markets, today announced that the claim construction hearing, also called a Markman hearing, for Zecotek Imaging Systems Pte Ltd.'s legal action against defendants Saint-Gobain Corporation and Philips will be held on July 2, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi .

28 May 2013

NTU's new medical school to use plastinated human bodies for medical education

Nanyang Technological University's new medical school will be pioneering the use of plastinated bodies for medical education in Singapore.

27 May 2013

Tomography News and Research

Hypometabolism in brain regions of cognitively normal patients associated with Alzheimer's disease

New imaging system combines PET and MR for mapping recurrent prostate cancer

New SPECT and MR imaging systems unveiled at SNMMI's 2013 Annual Meeting

Anti-nicotine vaccination can increase accumulation of nicotine in the brain, say neuroscientists

PSMA enzyme could become hallmark of new generation of biomarkers for prostate cancer treatment

Hybrid molecular imaging technique helps doctors identify diabetic foot infection

PET and MR imaging can improve quality of life and survival for advanced breast cancer patients

New weapon in the fight against childhood brain cancer emerges

Johns Hopkins expert in brain imaging receives 2013 Paul C. Aebersold Award

Sugar ingestion associated with low dopamine release in patients with insulin resistance

ACR urges parents not to forego needed medical imaging care for children

CT scans increase risk of radiation-induced cancer in young children, study finds

New research proves value of PET/MR compared to PET/CT in cardiac applications

Concert Pharmaceuticals announces initiation of CTP-354 Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers

Study: Neural reserve, neural compensation activated in highly educated prodromal Alzheimer's patients

Four lifestyle behaviors protect against coronary heart disease, say researchers

Omeros announces positive results from OMS824 Phase 1 clinical program

Digital chest tomosynthesis holds promise as first-line screening tool for lung cancer

Zecotek welcomes Markman hearing for infringement of LFS scintillation crystal patent

NTU's new medical school to use plastinated human bodies for medical education

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