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Nuclear medicine is a branch or specialty of medicine and medical imaging that uses radioactive isotopes (radionuclides) and relies on the process of radioactive decay in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. In nuclear medicine procedures, radionuclides are combined with other chemical compounds or pharmaceuticals to form radiopharmaceuticals.

New learning centre dedicated to train CT health care specialists established

The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and GE Healthcare Canada today announced the establishment of a new learning centre dedicated to training both the current and next generation of CT health care specialists.

22 Jan 2010

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services

Positron Corporation a molecular imaging solutions company focused on Nuclear Cardiology, announced today the sale of its AttriusTM PET scanner to Manhattan based, Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services, owned by prominent New York City cardiologist, Dr. Peter Rentrop.

21 Jan 2010

First Coast Oncology uses PEM scanner and AccuBoost image guided procedure for breast cancer treatment

First Coast Oncology in Jacksonville, Florida has significantly enhanced its ability to treat breast cancer with the addition of a Naviscan PEM (Positron Emission Mammography) scanner.

20 Jan 2010

GEH, Exelon Generation agree to a landmark deal to deploy GEH’s isotope generation technology

Seeking to address a growing demand for the domestic and global supply of cobalt-60, a radioisotope used for treating cancer and other biomedical applications, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and Exelon Generation Company have agreed to a landmark deal to deploy GEH’s isotope generation technology.

20 Jan 2010

Bracco Diagnostics implements Datalliance VMI to reduce stockouts and maximize inventory investment

Kimberly Cox, Bracco Diagnostics Director of Supply Chain Operations, said, "Our goal with VMI is to expand the service we offer to our large healthcare customers. By assisting with the inventory replenishment process we will help our customers be more efficient by addressing mutual objectives such as reducing stockouts and maximizing inventory investment.

20 Jan 2010

Health policy research roundup: Long-term care, diabetes disparities, health IT

Annals of Internal Medicine: Cultural Competency Training and Performance Reports to Improve Diabetes Care for Black Patients - In this study, researchers measure the effects cultural competency training and performance training for physicians has on the clinical outcomes for black patients with diabetes.

8 Jan 2010

Educational sessions and special workshops highlight advancements in molecular imaging

SNM's Conjoint Mid-Winter Meetings, Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2010, in Albuquerque, N.M., will bring together four scientific meetings under one umbrella. The meeting, which provides attendees with the opportunity to earn up to 25 continuing education credits, will highlight the latest advancements in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine. The educational sessions will conclude with special workshops on nanomedicine and clinical trials.

7 Jan 2010

ORNL story tips for January 2010

World-class computing at Oak Ridge National Laboratory could be unleashed to save as much as $50 billion per year in fraud, waste and abuse in the nation's health care system.

6 Jan 2010

AMICAS announces new contract with Asheville Radiology Associates

AMICAS, Inc., a leader in image and information management solutions, today announced a new contract with Asheville Radiology Associates (Asheville, NC). This agreement will allow Asheville Radiology to use AMICAS Financials(TM) for radiology billing, AMICAS Dashboards(TM) for business intelligence, and AMICAS Patient Services((SM)) and AMICAS Payer Services((SM)) for streamlining their radiology billing processes.

6 Jan 2010

SBI and ACR publish new recommendations on breast cancer screening

The new recommendations from the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) on breast cancer screening, published in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR), state that breast cancer screening should begin at age 40 and earlier in high-risk patients. The recommendations also suggest appropriate utilization of medical imaging modalities such as mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound for breast cancer screening.

5 Jan 2010

IOM issues report recommending further restrictions on duty hours to ensure patient safety

At the request of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce as part of an investigation into preventable medical errors, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has issued a report recommending further restrictions regarding duty hours for resident physicians and other actions to reduce resident fatigue and ensure patient safety, according to an article published in the January issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

5 Jan 2010

International Isotopes submits a license application for its uranium de-conversion and fluorine extraction project

International Isotopes Inc. announces it has submitted its license application to the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its depleted uranium de-conversion and fluorine extraction processing facility.

3 Jan 2010

The Medical College of Wisconsin licenses novel molecular imaging technology to GE Healthcare

A novel molecular imaging technology aimed at rapid diagnosis of cell death in organs such as the brain and heart has been licensed by The Medical College of Wisconsin to GE Healthcare. Under the license GE will further evaluate and develop the technology and will have an option to commercialize the technology. The technology, using imaging probes with a radiopharmaceutical compound, was invented by Ming Zhao, Ph.D., assistant professor of biophysics.

29 Dec 2009

Planet Green to be acquired by IMAGIN Molecular

IMAGIN Molecular Corporation (OTCBB: IMGM) has agreed in a letter of intent to issue 49% of the post capitalization of IMGM in exchange for 84,000,000 Positron Corporation common shares plus 100% of the equity of the Planet Green Bottle, all IMGM shares to be distributed to shareholders or affiliates of Planet Green.

24 Dec 2009

SNM urges Congress to implement long-term solution for medical reimbursement rates

SNM is pleased that the U.S. Congress has passed a fix to freeze the conversion factor at the 2009 rate for physicians, which will ensure that millions of patients continue to receive medical coverage for critical diagnostic imaging tests and therapeutics.

23 Dec 2009

More than 1,000 medical images donated for use in YOU! The Experience

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Department of Radiology donated more than 1,000 medical images to the Museum of Science and Industry for use in YOU! The Experience, a new 15,000-square-foot permanent exhibit that showcases the connection between mind, body and spirit.

22 Dec 2009

AAPM dispels common myths about CT scans

A panel of experts at the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has issued a statement calling for an open discussion of the facts about radiation hazards from computed tomography (CT) scanning in light of recent public concerns and news reports about radiation dose.

22 Dec 2009

Malignant breast tumor detection without biopsy

Scientists from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson have discovered a possible way for malignant breast tumors to be identified, without the need for a biopsy. The findings were published online ahead of print in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

18 Dec 2009

Scientists discover possible way to identify malignant breast tumors without biopsy

17 Dec 2009

FDA publishes cGMPs for PET drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced publication of a final regulation on current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) for the production of positron emission tomography (PET) drugs, as well as a guidance document describing acceptable approaches that would enable PET drug producers to meet the requirements in the proposed regulation.

15 Dec 2009

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New learning centre dedicated to train CT health care specialists established

Positron's Attrius PET scanner sold to Gramercy Cardiac Diagnostic Services

First Coast Oncology uses PEM scanner and AccuBoost image guided procedure for breast cancer treatment

GEH, Exelon Generation agree to a landmark deal to deploy GEH’s isotope generation technology

Bracco Diagnostics implements Datalliance VMI to reduce stockouts and maximize inventory investment

Health policy research roundup: Long-term care, diabetes disparities, health IT

Educational sessions and special workshops highlight advancements in molecular imaging

ORNL story tips for January 2010

AMICAS announces new contract with Asheville Radiology Associates

SBI and ACR publish new recommendations on breast cancer screening

IOM issues report recommending further restrictions on duty hours to ensure patient safety

International Isotopes submits a license application for its uranium de-conversion and fluorine extraction project

The Medical College of Wisconsin licenses novel molecular imaging technology to GE Healthcare

Planet Green to be acquired by IMAGIN Molecular

SNM urges Congress to implement long-term solution for medical reimbursement rates

More than 1,000 medical images donated for use in YOU! The Experience

AAPM dispels common myths about CT scans

Malignant breast tumor detection without biopsy

Scientists discover possible way to identify malignant breast tumors without biopsy

FDA publishes cGMPs for PET drugs

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