Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI)

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The May 2019 Issue of JNM Is Now Available

Please note: the SNMMI Learning Center will be unavailable from Friday, May 31 at 9pm ET until Monday, June 3 at 12pm ET. The following will not be available during this time: Journal Article Quizzes, CE Evaluations/Certificates, Online courses: Webinars, Review Courses, etc., Transcript Reports, Self-Report Portal (adding items to your transcript), and the Joint Provider Portal.

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In this issue: A conversation with Marcus Schwaiger, state of the art on reporting systems for PET theranostics, featured articles on deep learning analysis of MPI D-SPECT and 89Zr-BVDFO PET for glioblastoma multiforme treatment, and more. Check it out.

On Thursday May, 2, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a 30-day public comment period and two public meetings on the NRC staff’s draft approaches regarding training and experience requirements for administration of radiopharmaceuticals requiring a written directive. Learn more.

SNMMI NEWS

May 16, 2019 — NRC Calls for Additional Feedback on Training and Experience Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals Requiring a Written Directive
On Thursday May, 2, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing a 30-day public comment period and two public meetings on the NRC staff’s draft approaches regarding training and experience requirements for administration of radiopharmaceuticals requiring a written directive. (Government Relations News)
May 1, 2019 — This Month in JNM
The May 2019 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine is now available, including Discussions with Leaders—A conversation between Marcus Schwaiger and Johannes Czernin … State of the Art—Novel structured reporting systems for theranostic radiotracers … Featured articles: Deep learning analysis of MPI D-SPECT; 89Zr-BVDFO PET for glioblastoma multiforme treatment … Special contribution: Use of a qualification phantom for PET brain imaging in a multicenter consortium … and more. (SNMMI News)
April 30, 2019 — SNMMI Member Hosts Policymakers at Georgetown Hospital
On Thursday April 25th, distinguished SNMMI member Giuseppe Esposito, MD, alongside staff from SNMMI, and MITA hosted congressional staffers at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. (Government Relations News)
April 26, 2019 — Nuclear Medicine Therapy Shows Long-Term Effectiveness for Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
A 12-year retrospective clinical study of patients who received peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for malignant neuroendocrine tumors demonstrates the long-term effectiveness of this treatment, which also allows patients to maintain a high quality of life. The study is featured in the April issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases)
April 23, 2019 — Courtney Lawhn-Heath Awarded 2019 Henkin Fellowship
SNMMI is pleased to announce that Courtney Lawhn-Heath, MD, has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 Robert E. Henkin Government Relations Fellowship. (Government Relations News)
April 8, 2019 — SNMMI and ACR Collaborate on Clinical Data Registry for Nuclear Medicine
SNMMI and the American College of Radiology announce a new collaborative clinical data registry to support high-quality practice and patient care. The registry will allow collection and analysis of data on nuclear medicine procedures, supporting continuous improvement of patient care. (Press Releases)
April 5, 2019 — NRC Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes Spring Meeting Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) held its spring meeting of the Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on April 3rd and 4th. It addressed several topics of importance to SNMMI, including Part 35, training and experience requirements, and Germanium-68/Gallium-68 Generator Licensing Guidance. (Government Relations News)
April 4, 2019 — SNMMI/ASNC Alert: Important Drug Safety Information for Rubidium 82 Generators
Recently, there has been a report of high-level radiation exposure with use of incorrect eluent in Rubidium 82 Rb82 generators after a failure to follow the eluate testing protocol. ASNC and SNMMI members are reminded to use only additive-free, 0.9 % Sodium Chloride Injection, USP (normal saline) to elute the Rubidium 82 Rb82 generator. (Government Relations News)

CONTINUING EDUCATION

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