SNMMI NEWS
- October 17, 2017 —
NOPR Update: Closure of NOPR (NaF-PET) on December 14, 2017
The current NCD and Medicare coverage for NaF-PET (under CED) is due to expire on December 14, 2017 at midnight EST. (Government Relations News) - October 11, 2017 —
Norman E. Bolus, MSPH, CNMT, FSNMMI-TS, Receives Southeastern Chapter’s Marshall Brucer Award
The Southeastern Chapter of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SECSNMMI) presented Norman E. Bolus, MSPH, CNMT, FSNMMI-TS, with the Marshall Brucer Award, the highest honor that the chapter can bestow upon a member, during the SECSNMMI Annual Meeting, held October 6-8, 2017, in Birmingham, Alabama. (SNMMI News) - October 10, 2017 —
SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy Receives AAMSE Profiles of Excellence Award
The SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy has received the American Association of Medical Society Executives’ (AAMSE) 2017 Profiles of Excellence Award in the Leadership Category. The SNMMI-TS Leadership Academy, which celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, is a two-day course that hones the leadership and organizational skills of participants, helping them become more engaged and effective leaders at the regional and national levels. (SNMMI News) - October 10, 2017 —
New for Technologists! Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials
SNMMI’s new Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials program provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of radiation safety for nuclear medicine technologists preparing to take the NMTCB Radiation Safety Exam. (SNMMI News) - October 5, 2017 —
Novel PET Tracer Identifies Most Bacterial Infections
Stanford University medical scientists have developed a novel imaging agent that could be used to identify most bacterial infections. The study is the featured basic science article in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine’s October issue. (Press Releases) - October 4, 2017 —
What’s Next for Nuclear Medicine Training?
The “Hot Topic” article in the October issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM), titled Nuclear Medicine Training: What Now?, examines the role of nuclear medicine in the era of precision medicine and the need for training to evolve with the practice. An associated editorial presents an alternative view: “Is 16 Months of Specialized Nuclear Medicine Training Enough for Best Patient Care?” The two perspectives kick off a discussion that will unfold in coming issues of JNM. (Press Releases) - October 4, 2017 —
Explore Scholarship, Grant and Award Opportunities
SNMMI offers a wide range of scholarships, grants and awards. Some deadlines are fast approaching, so check opportunities regularly! (SNMMI News) - October 3, 2017 —
New Targeted Alpha Therapy Protocol for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Therapy options are limited for men with advanced-stage, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, but a new treatment protocol offers hope. In the featured article of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine’s October issue, German researchers report on a new dosing regimen for actinium-225-labeled targeted alpha therapy of patients with prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive tumors. The protocol balances treatment response with toxicity concerns to provide the most effective therapy with the least side effects. (Press Releases)
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Latest Journal CE and Journal SAMS:
- JNMT (September 2017) Incidental Findings on Myocardial Perfusion SPECT Images (VOICE)
- JNM (September 2017): Operational and Dosimetric Aspects of Pediatric PET/CT (ACPE, VOICE A+)
- JNM CE/SAM (September 2017): Operational and Dosimetric Aspects of Pediatric PET/CT (AMA, ABNM MOC II)
Just Released! Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials
The new Radiation Safety+ Review and Essentials program provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of radiation safety for nuclear medicine technologists preparing to take the NMTCB’s Radiation Safety Certification Examination. This 5 module/7.75 credit course also includes a 150 question mock exam lets you assess what you've learned! Learn More »
CT+ Review and Essentials
CT+ Review and Essentials provides you with the comprehensive didactic education you need to succeed, whether you're looking to build your general CT knowledge, or preparing to sit for the ARRT (CT) and/or NMTCB (CT) exam(s). This 18 module/17 credit course also includes a post-course mock exam lets you assess what you've learned! Learn More »
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Nuclear Medicine Online Review Course
SNMMI's online nuclear medicine review course covers adult and pediatric medicine, PET/CT and nuclear cardiology plus imaging protocols, interpretation and limitation. Learn More »
Case Reviews
SNMMI/ACNM MRI Case Reviews: Abdominal
SNMMI and ACNM have partnered to bring you the first-ever set of online MRI teaching modules as an introduction to interpreting MRI. Learn More »
Mid-Winter Meeting CT Case Reviews
This offering provides a comprehensive CT Case Review for nuclear medicine professionals. Review and interpret up to 100 CT studies. Learn More »
Annual Meeting CT/MRI Case Reviews
Recorded at the Annual Meeting, this online offering provides the opportunity to review and interpret 52 CT studies and 48 MRI case studies. Learn More »
Member Benefit! Complimentary Journal SAMs/Journal CE
Free Journal SAM/CE access is available exclusively for SNMMI Members. Take advantage of this great benefit and meet your certification requirements. Learn more »
PET Online Review Workshop for Technologists
Fee recently reduced! The PET Online Review Workshop is designed to prepare technologists for the NMTCB's PET Exam. Learn More »
PUBLICATIONS
Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Molecular Imaging
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Molecular Imaging News
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October 17, 2017
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Study evaluates F-18 FDG-PET/CT in diagnosing giant cell arteritis
- Pain untreated around the world, report finds
- Morphine, ibuprofen tied to inadequate pediatric pain relief
- Traumatic experiences tied to heart disease risk among women
- Survey: 48% of primary care physicians happy with practice income
- States' lawsuit seeks to prevent administration from scrapping CSRs
- AHIMA examines patients' access to EHRs via patient portals
- Pain untreated around the world, report finds
UPCOMING EVENTS
2018 SNMMI Mid-Winter and ACNM Annual Meeting
January 25-27, 2018 | Orlando, FL
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Abstract submission deadline: November 7, 2017
AACR-SNMMI Joint Conference on State-of-the-Art Molecular Imaging in Cancer Biology and Therapy
February 14-17, 2018 | San Diego, CA
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Abstract submission deadline: October 31, 2017