SNMMI NEWS
- January 20, 2021 —
Expanded PET Imaging Time Window Adds Convenience and Flexibility for Neuroendocrine Tumor Patients
The imaging time window of 64Cu-DOTATATE positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) for patients with neuroendocrine neoplasms can be expanded from 1 hour to 3 hours post-injection, according to new research published in JNM. (Press Releases) - January 11, 2021 —
Potential Jurors Favor Use of Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine
Physicians who follow artificial intelligence advice may be considered less liable for medical malpractice than is commonly thought, according to a new study published in JNM. (Press Releases) - January 4, 2021 —
This Month in JNM
In January JNM: Humana and 18F-FDG PET/CT … Discussions with Leaders … Mars shot for nuclear medicine … Juror views on medical AI liability … Liability for physician use of AI … Machine learning in NM … Featured: Timing of 64Cu-DOTATATE PET/CT…PET imaging of CCR2 in injured heart…Procedure standard: Pediatric oncologic 18F-FDG PET/CT … and more. (SNMMI News) - December 27, 2020 —
President Signs 2021 Appropriations Act, Supplements Physician Reimbursement, Provides COVID-19 Relief
Today, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 into law. The House (359 to 53) and Senate (91 to 7) passed the legislation by a vote of 359 to 53 on December 22. This is good news for physician reimbursement. (Government Relations News) - December 16, 2020 —
SNMMI & Partners Take Action to Ensure Imaging Professionals are Included in Phase 1a of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
On December 1, the CDC ACIP recommended that health care personnel who provide direct patient care be the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccination when it becomes available. SNMMI has taken action with partner organizations to support the inclusion of imaging professionals in that allocation. (Government Relations News) - December 15, 2020 —
New Theranostic Approach Reduces Tumor Volume and Increases Survival in Neuroendocrine Tumor Study
A pair of copper radionuclides that target the somatostatin receptor overexpressed in neuroendocrine tumors has proven successful in identifying tumors and improving survival, according to new research published in JNM. (Press Releases) - December 15, 2020 —
SNMMI and Coalition Support Bill Waiving Budget Neutrality in New Senate Bill
Yesterday, SNMMI and a coalition consisting of 77 medical societies sent a letter to Congress in support of S. 5007, a bill to halt pending Medicare payment cuts resulting from the planned evaluation and management (E/M) code changes slated for implementation on January 1, 2021. (Government Relations News) - December 9, 2020 —
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Celebrates 60 Years of Research
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) has issued a special supplement commemorating six decades of leadership in the field of nuclear medicine, molecular imaging and therapy. (Press Releases)
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