Sentences with phrase «nuclear medicine imaging»

DRAD is a provider of cardiovascular imaging services and solid - state nuclear medicine imaging products to physician offices, hospitals and other medical services.

In nuclear medicine imaging, the radiopharmaceuticals are detected by special types of cameras that work with computers to provide very precise pictures of the area of the body being imaged.

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ICNC is organised by the Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac CT section of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI), a registered branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).

A novel molecular imaging technique could be the key to understanding how best to treat these and other devastating diseases, according to a recent study presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging technique could be the key to understanding how best to treat these and other devastating diseases, according to a recent study presented at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

Scientists are taking medical imaging research and drug discovery to a new level by developing a molecular imaging system that combines several advanced technologies for all - in - one imaging of both tissue models and live subjects, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging research and drug discovery to a new level by developing a molecular imaging system that combines several advanced technologies for all - in - one imaging of both tissue models and live subjects, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging system that combines several advanced technologies for all - in - one imaging of both tissue models and live subjects, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging of both tissue models and live subjects, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

Direct positron imaging is a nuclear medicine technique that allows researchers to gain physiological information from radiolabeled imaging agents that bind to targets in the body, which are then imaged with a specialized detector.

In a study presented in the featured clinical investigation article of the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, they used 18F - fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET / CT imaging to show that the amount of cell - free tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream correlates with tumor metabolism (linked to cancer aggressiveness), not tumor burden (amount of cancer in the body).

In a related editor's note, JAMA Internal Medicine Editor - in - Chief Rita F. Redberg, M.D., M.Sc., writes: «These findings suggest that the current practice of performing a stress test on low - risk patients in the ED is unnecessary and prolongs the length of stay in EDs as well as increases unnecessary medical imaging, with significant associated radiation risk for tests that include nuclear imaging.

Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to a new and surprisingly portable molecular imaging system that combines optical imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures the physiological function of what lies beneath, announced developers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging system that combines optical imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures the physiological function of what lies beneath, announced developers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures the physiological function of what lies beneath, announced developers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

A relatively new biomarker called prostate - specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is the bullseye for three new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) agents that bind to the protein in not only prostate cancer, but a range of tumor types, according to research unveiled at the 2015 annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging (MRI) agents that bind to the protein in not only prostate cancer, but a range of tumor types, according to research unveiled at the 2015 annual meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

«By using serial imaging, we can now follow the behaviour of immune cells over a long period of time,» says Nuclear Medicine Professor Michael Schäfers.

The test results were presented at the 2016 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting in San Diego on June 13.

Used in conjunction with mammography, imaging based on nuclear medicine is currently being used as a successful secondary screening alongside mammography to reduce the number of false positive results in women with dense breasts and at higher risk for developing breast cancer.

Researchers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) are presenting a molecular imaging technique that allows oncologists to set patients» radiotherapy doses right at that critical limit of delivering the most powerful kill to neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) while protecting vulnerable vital Imaging (SNMMI) are presenting a molecular imaging technique that allows oncologists to set patients» radiotherapy doses right at that critical limit of delivering the most powerful kill to neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) while protecting vulnerable vital imaging technique that allows oncologists to set patients» radiotherapy doses right at that critical limit of delivering the most powerful kill to neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) while protecting vulnerable vital organs.

While these imaging procedures, including fluoroscopically guided procedures such as cardiac catheterization, computed tomography scans, and nuclear medicine studies, are critical for accurate diagnosis and intervention, ionizing radiation in high doses can be harmful.

An investigational molecular imaging technique could be the key to finding the elusive primary tumor, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging technique could be the key to finding the elusive primary tumor, say presenters at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

In the featured translational article in the August issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers at the University of Michigan demonstrate the potential of a new PET tracer, Carbon - 11 labeled sarcosine (11C - sarcosine), for imaging prostate cancer, and set the stage for its possible use in monitoring other cancers.

SNMMI's more than 17,000 members set the standard for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine practice by creating guidelines, sharing information through journals and meetings and leading advocacy on key issues that affect molecular imaging and therapy research and practice.

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is an international scientific and medical organization dedicated to raising public awareness about nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care poNuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is an international scientific and medical organization dedicated to raising public awareness about nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care pMedicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is an international scientific and medical organization dedicated to raising public awareness about nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care poImaging (SNMMI) is an international scientific and medical organization dedicated to raising public awareness about nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care ponuclear medicine and molecular imaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care pmedicine and molecular imaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care poimaging, a vital element of today's medical practice that adds an additional dimension to diagnosis, changing the way common and devastating diseases are understood and treated and helping provide patients with the best health care possible.

San Diego, Calif. (Embargoed until 6 PM on Tuesday, June 14)-- Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to a new and surprisingly portable molecular imaging system that combines optical imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures the physiological function of what lies beneath, announced developers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging system that combines optical imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures the physiological function of what lies beneath, announced developers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures the physiological function of what lies beneath, announced developers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

With its innovative Clinical Trials Network, influential annual meeting and high - impact journals, SNMMI encourages and facilitates research and science for the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging field.

Baltimore, Md. (Embargoed until 12:30 pm EDT on Monday, June 8)-- A relatively new biomarker called prostate - specific membrane antigen (PSMA) is the bullseye for three new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) agents that bind to the protein in not only prostate cancer, but a range of tumor types, according to research unveiled at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (imaging (MRI) agents that bind to the protein in not only prostate cancer, but a range of tumor types, according to research unveiled at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (Imaging (SNMMI).

SNMMI's Outreach Program offers online lectures for referring physicians to increase their understanding of how to best integrate nuclear medicine and molecular imaging into the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of patients.

SNMMI's 18,000 members set the standard for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine practice by creating guidelines, sharing information through journals and meetings and leading advocacy on key issues that affect molecular imaging and therapy research and practice.

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A recent innovation in breast cancer biomarkers seeks the HER3 receptor instead, which could mean more comprehensive breast cancer imaging and potential treatments, say experts presenting data during the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual Mimaging and potential treatments, say experts presenting data during the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual MImaging's 2014 Annual Meeting.

The first country to be featured was Japan, with significant contributions to the meeting and to the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

SNMMI - TS's Mission: The section is dedicated to improving human health by advancing technology and professionals in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

The purpose of the program is to provide experience and training in nuclear medicine / molecular imaging modalities in the areas of cardiology, neurology, and oncology.

Fusion imaging, combining traditional nuclear medicine with other imaging technologies like CT and MRI and their related contrast agents, as well as new and exciting areas like fluorescence imaging are examples of this.

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week is also a time to express your appreciation to your colleagues and employees; and to display your support and dedication to the field.

Image Gently and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) created the «Go With the Guidelines» awareness campaign to encourage community hospitals, academic hospitals and clinics to observe standardized guidelines on radiopharmaceutical dose for pediatric patients.

«It symbolizes distinguished service to SNMMI as well as exceptional achievement in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.»

The Congress, Co-sponsored by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and Johns Hopkins Medicine, welcomed physicians, chemists, physicists, technologists, and all scientists and clinicians interested in translational research and current state - of - the - art molecular imaging using Ga - 68 PET radiopharmaceuticals and radionuclide tImaging (SNMMI) and Johns Hopkins Medicine, welcomed physicians, chemists, physicists, technologists, and all scientists and clinicians interested in translational research and current state - of - the - art molecular imaging using Ga - 68 PET radiopharmaceuticals and radionuclide timaging using Ga - 68 PET radiopharmaceuticals and radionuclide therapy.

This multimodal study shows significant correlation between increased tau and decreased metabolic activity in the brain — a clear sign of neurodegeneration — reveal researchers at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

Established to further advance the interests of pediatric imaging within the SNMMI, the council serves as a liaison to other pediatric imaging organizations, and to advance both research and education related to pediatric nuclear medicine.

With critical developments in functional imaging and the methods and practice of nuclear medicine, technologists are in need of new skill sets and educational models to advance their career.

San Diego, Calif. (Embargoed unil 10 a.m. PT, June 13, 2016)- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging announced the creation of an SNMMI Fellowship recognizing distinguished service to SNMMI as well as exceptional achievement in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular iNuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging announced the creation of an SNMMI Fellowship recognizing distinguished service to SNMMI as well as exceptional achievement in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular Medicine and Molecular Imaging announced the creation of an SNMMI Fellowship recognizing distinguished service to SNMMI as well as exceptional achievement in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular iImaging announced the creation of an SNMMI Fellowship recognizing distinguished service to SNMMI as well as exceptional achievement in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular inuclear medicine and molecular medicine and molecular imagingimaging.

As part of its continuing commitment to growing the practice of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging and therapy worldwide, SNMMI leadership works diligently to develop strategic alliances with key regional nuclear medicine organizations to assist these groups in expanding the scope and quality of nuclear medicine outside the United States.

The Pediatric Imaging Council provides a conduit for the sharing and dissemination of information unique to pediatric nuclear medicine.

The profession of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging has evolved over the past several years, and continues to evolve to include imaging and therapy beyond the sole use of radioactive materials.

Need ideas of how you can celebrate Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week?

G. Bischof, J. Hammes, T. van Eimeren, and A. Drzezga, Multimodal Neuroimaging Group, Department of Nuclear Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, Germany, and B. Neumaier, Institute of Radiochemistry and Experimental Molecular Imaging, University of Cologne, Germany.

Each year, the SNMMI and SNMMI - TS join forces with the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging community to gain recognition and support for the field.

Each year, SNMMI chooses an image that exemplifies the most promising advances in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

Post Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week posters around your office and distribute informational pamphlets (such as What is Nuclear Medicine?)

You can even give them Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week items to commemorate their visit!

* Two winners will be selected at the conclusion of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Week.

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Selection of SNMMI Fellows will be based on documented excellence in volunteer service to the society and at least one of the additional three areas: excellence in scientific discovery and innovation; educational efforts in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging; or clinical practice of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.