Search Tag: nuclear medicine
2017 05 Jun
In a first-in-human study seen as expanding the application of nuclear medicine, British researchers have developed a low-risk technique for intraoperative assessment of tumour margins in breast-conserving surgery. The technique, called Cerenkov luminescence imaging (CLI), combines optical and molecular imaging for detecting light emitted by the PET...Read more
2017 21 Oct
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) is the largest organisation dedicated to nuclear medicine in Europe. In this role, it has become the umbrella organisation which represents the whole sector towards the European Institutions and other international institutions. Find European Association of...Read more
2015 27 Nov
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has announced the launch of a new subspecialty society, the European Society for Hybrid Medical Imaging (ESHI). The new society will be officially inaugurated at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) in March 2016. Membership is open to both radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians. ESHI has been created...Read more
2015 07 Oct
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2015 18 Mar
Professor Arturo Chiti was elected as the President Elect of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) in October 2012 and took office in January 2015. Chiti says he is “very proud, happy and excited” to take up the new challenge. Professor Chiti is Full Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Humanitas University and Director of the Nuclear...Read more
2014 08 Nov
Key Points • A central, integrated radiology department offers many opportunities with regard to quality, 24/7 coverage, logistics, economics, management and specialised logistic support compared to decentralised imaging structures. • Sub-specialisation related to clinical fields and continuous participation in multidisciplinary activities...Read more
2014 13 Sep
Children undergoing scans at a Leeds hospital are receiving an enhanced experience as a result of the implementation of new SPECT•CT technology. Leeds General Infirmary has been able to offer significantly increased image quality and heightened diagnostic capabilities to patients following the introduction of aSymbia™ T Series SPECT•CT system from...Read more
2014 07 Jul
University of Texas researchers have developed an inexpensive method of isotope enrichment that could put an end to the critical shortage of isotopes commonly used in nuclear medicine, such as Molybdenum-99. Magnetically Activated and Guided Isotope Separation (MAGIS) consumes a fraction of the electricity involved in the most current method of separating...Read more