SNMMI NEWS
- September 28, 2022 —
New PET Tracer Shows Promise for uPAR-Targeted Therapy of Neuroendocrine Neoplasms
A novel PET radiotracer can accurately assess the presence of a biomarker that indicates the level of tumor aggressiveness in neuroendocrine neoplasms, according to research published in September JNM, and may also serve as a potential target for peptide radionuclide therapy (PRRT) for NEN patients. (SNMMI News) - September 20, 2022 —
TerraPower Announces Funding Raised for Nuclear Technologies
TerraPower, a nuclear innovation company founded by Bill Gates, announced a $750 million funding raise co-led by Gates and SK, a large South Korean conglomerate that is one of South Korea’s largest energy providers. According to a press release from TerraPower, this effort will enhance the company’s “groundbreaking work in advanced nuclear energy technologies and nuclear medicine.” (SNMMI News) - September 13, 2022 —
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury released final rules titled “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Final Rules.”
The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor, and the Treasury released final rules titled “Requirements Related to Surprise Billing: Final Rules.” Read more for highlights of the updated rules. (Government Relations News) - September 12, 2022 —
A Special Issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology Highlights the New Frontier of Theranostics
A special issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology focuses on theranostics as it relates to technologists and includes articles on quality and practice management, imaging, and radiation safety, as well as continuing education articles. (SNMMI News) - September 12, 2022 —
SNMMI PR Campaign Lands Stories in Major Media Markets
SNMMI’s consumer-focused public relations initiative to raise awareness about what nuclear medicine is and what it can accomplish has seen continued success in the summer months. (SNMMI News) - September 7, 2022 —
New Research Shows PSMA PET/CT Imaging Changes Management for Close to 50 Percent of Prostate Cancer Patients
In prostate cancer patients experiencing recurrence following a radical prostatectomy, imaging with 18F-DCFPyL PSMA PET/CT has been shown to considerably improve detection of active disease as compared to imaging with CT alone. (SNMMI News) - August 14, 2022 —
The DOE Isotope Program Announces its Annual Medical Isotope User Group Meetings
In 2022, the Department of Energy (DOE) Isotope Program will host four virtual medical isotope user group meetings focused on the following emerging alpha and beta emitters: actinium-225, astatine-211, lead-212, and new this year, cerium-134. (Government Relations News) - August 11, 2022 —
Crosby Elected Vice Chair of Patient Advocacy Advisory Board for the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Mike Crosby of San Diego, California, has been elected to a two-year term as vice chair of SNMMI's Patient Advocacy Advisory Board. (SNMMI News)
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