SNMMI NEWS
- May 16, 2022 —
SNMMI & Partners Urge Congress to Support Increased Federal Research Funding
SNMMI and 368 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research sent a letter to Congress requesting that the Labor-HHS Subcommittee be allocated sufficient funding to allow for investment in NIH and other agencies that promote the health of our nation. The letter also urged Congress to work expeditiously to complete FY 2023 appropriations in a timely manner. (SNMMI News) - May 12, 2022 —
Iohexol (Omnipaque) and Iodixanol (Visipaque) Shortage
A shortage of iohexol (Omnipaque) is occurring as a result of the Chinese government lockdowns related to COVID-19. The alternative agent, iodixanol (Visipaque), is in short supply due to an increase in demand. (SNMMI News) - May 5, 2022 —
Novartis Announces Temporary Halt in Production of Lutathera and Pluvicto
On May 5, Novartis announced that it will temporarily suspend production of Lutathera and Pluvicto at its radioligand therapy production sites in Ivrea, Italy, and Milburn, New Jersey, affecting both commercial and clinical trial supply. (SNMMI News) - May 4, 2022 —
Active Brown Adipose Tissue Protects Against “Pre-Prediabetes”
In a prospective study of young, lean adults, PET/CT imaging revealed that higher levels of active brown adipose tissue (also known as “brown fat”) are more prevalent in individuals who exhibit very early indications of metabolic disorders. The research was published ahead of print in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - April 29, 2022 —
JNM Publishes Joint Guide for the Establishment of Theranostics Centers
SNMMI, the European Association of Nuclear Medicine, and the International Atomic Energy Agency have created a new guide for the creation of dedicated theranostics centers. (Press Releases) - April 28, 2022 —
SNMMI and Partners Request a Hearing for the FIND Act
This week, SNMMI and over 70 organizations sent a letter to House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committee Leadership requesting a hearing on the Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act. (Government Relations News) - April 21, 2022 —
Novel Deep Learning Method Provides Early and Accurate Differential Diagnosis for Parkinsonian Diseases
A new deep learning method has been created to aid in the diagnosis of parkinsonian diseases, according to research published in JNM. (Press Releases) - April 12, 2022 —
New ASNC/SNMMI Training Course Helps Physicians Meet U.S. Requirements for Handling Medical Radioisotopes
SNMMI and ASNC have released a new “80 Hour Radionuclide Authorized User Training Course” for nuclear medicine physicians, which will fulfill the 80 hours of classroom training required by the NRC and Agreement States for physicians to become Authorized Users. (Press Releases)
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New! ASNC/SNMMI 80 Hour Authorized User Training Course
The new online ASNC/SNMMI 80 Hour Authorized User Training Course is designed to provide nuclear medicine physicians with the knowledge needed to establish a culture of safety and quality in their practice. Learn More »
New! SNMMI Qualified Systems Personnel Training Program (QSPTP)
The SNMMI Qualified Systems Personnel Training Program (QSPTP) has been developed to define the competencies of a Qualified Person in the release of manufactured radiopharmaceuticals, providing experts in the field of radiopharmaceutical science guidance in program development. Learn More »
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Scholars International Neuroscience and Brain Disorders Forum
May 23 – 24, 2022 | Rome , Italy | On behalf of Committee we invite all the participants from all part of the world to attend the Neuro Forum 2022, which is going to be held on May 23-24, 2022 at Rome, Italy. Neuro Forum 2022 is the leading meeting dedicated to Neurosurgeons and Neurology researchers to discuss "Emerging Perspectives in Neurology and Brain Research". Neuro Forum 2022 happens to be an annual meeting of Neurosurgeons as well as Neurology committees to explore the future of the Neurosurgery and Neurological disorders in terms of collaboration, structures and organizational development and advances of Neurology and Neurosurgery. See Event Details ► -
8th International Conference on Gynecology and Obstetrics
June 9 – 10, 2022 | Amsterdam , Netherlands | Gynecology and Obstetrics will be held during June 09-10, 2022 Amsterdam, Netherlands. Gynecology Conference brings together professionals from all over the globe to encourage the exchange of latest updated information on Reproductive health care on women. Everyone can attend the conference. See Event Details ► -
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