SNMMI NEWS
- February 15, 2019 —
Novel PET/CT Imaging Agent Shows Promise for Safe and Effective Diagnosis of Acute Venous Thromboembolism
Researchers report that a new nuclear medicine tracer may allow better diagnosis of acute venous thromboembolism (VTE). Acute VTE is a disease that includes deep-vein thrombosis and its complication, pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal. The research is featured in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - February 11, 2019 —
PET Imaging Agent May Allow Early Measurement of Efficacy of Breast Cancer Therapy
Physicians may soon have a new way to measure the efficacy of hormone therapy for breast cancer patients, according to research published in the February issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - February 1, 2019 —
This Month in JNM
The February 2019 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine is now available. Discussions with Leaders: A Conversation between Steven Larson and Johannes Czernin. Hot Topic: Entering the Era of Molecularly Targeted Precision Surgery in Recurrent Prostate Cancer. Featured: 18F-GP1 PET for thromboembolism; 18F-FFNP uptake with estradiol challenge in breast cancer ... and more. (SNMMI News) - January 30, 2019 —
SNMMI-ACNM Submit Comments to NRC on Training and Experience Requirements
SNMMI together with representatives from ACNM provided feedback to the NRC on the training and experience requirements for those who wish to be authorized users of unsealed byproduct material. (Government Relations News) - January 30, 2019 —
Combined SPECT and Cardiac MR Imaging Can Help Guide Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Adding functional imaging to structural imaging of patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) has the potential to improve current VT ablation strategies, according to new research published in the January 2019 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - January 22, 2019 —
SNMMI and SNMMI-TS Announce 2019 Leadership Academy Graduates
During SNMMI’s Mid-Winter Meeting in Palm Springs,California, both SNMMI and SNMMI-TS held leadership academies. These academies are building a cadre of physicians, scientists and technologists with strong leadership abilities who are taking on active roles in the society at the chapter and national levels, as well as within the nuclear medicine and molecular imaging community. Congratulations to all the new graduates! (SNMMI News) - January 16, 2019 —
New PET Probe Could Improve Detection of Primary and Metastatic Melanoma
A new nuclear medicine method for detecting malignant melanoma, one of the most aggressive skin cancers, has been successfully tested for the first time in humans and could improve detection of both primary and metastatic melanoma. The research is featured in the January 2019 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. (Press Releases) - January 2, 2019 —
This Month in JNM
The January 2019 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine is now available. Read about VT substrate characteristics,18F-flortanidazole PET in treated NSCLC, 18F-P3BZA PET/CT in melanoma, and more. Also, check out the second in the "Discussions with Leaders" series: a conversation with Richard Wahl. (SNMMI News)
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Molecular Imaging News
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February 21, 2019
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Study evaluates FDG-PET/CT in diagnosing lymphoma in Sjogren syndrome
- High brain iron levels may accelerate cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
- Combo treatment regimens may benefit patients with metastatic RCC
- Studies assess CV risks related to sedentary time, exercise
- Nearly 21% of rural hospitals are at risk of closing, study finds
- Ending silver-loading would hurt ACA markets, groups warn
- Majority of health executives expect policy changes
- Survey examines health professionals' views on interoperability
- High brain iron levels may accelerate cognitive decline in Alzheimer's
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| 2019 Hyman-Ghesani SNMMI Global Health Scholarship | January 2019 |
| 2019 Bradley-Alavi Student Fellowships | February 1 |
| 2019 Robert E. Henkin, MD, Government Relations Fellowship | February 7 |
| 2019 Ursula Mary-Kocemba Slosky, PhD, Professional Relations Fellowship | February 15 |
| SNMMI-TS Programs | Closing Date |
| 2019 ERF SNMMI-TS Travel Award for Nuclear Medicine Technologist Students | February 9 |
| 2019 Paul Cole Student Technologist Scholarship | February 15 |
| 2019 ERF SNMMI-TS Outstanding Technologist/Educator | February 28 |
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