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This is a good read if you're interested in a history of Nuclear Medicine! Although it was briefly taught to me in school, this article by Jerry Obaldo and Barbara Hertz delves into the fascinating political interests of third parties that isn't typically mentioned in the evolution of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology. From Wilhelm Roentgen's famous picture of his wife's hand to famous Nobel laureates evading Nazi persecution to the administration of the first Nuclear Medicine Therapeutic agent, this work gives a colorful insight into the beginnings of radiology! https://lnkd.in/dhsqujgJ

SPECT vs PET as Nuclear Medicine Imaging Mechanism In SPECT (Single Photon Emission Tomography), the emitted radiation already is a Gamma ray, which is then directly used to create the camera mages. SPECT cameras use collimators to help localizing with precision the direction of the incoming ray. In PET (Positron Emission Tomography), the emitted radiation is a positron which,when interacting with the tissues around the radiopharmaceutical, creates 2 rays, one opposite the other. The rays hit a camera and the two signals taken in coincidence allow aprecise localization of the emission point.

Back to basics illustration of the nuc cameras 📷

Dear WiNMIers, Nuclear Medicine physicians technologists and residents A Great Pleasure to share with you the New publication briefing one hundred years of the tracer principle Have a nice reading WiNMI Leader, WiN Global Group Expert EANM_WE Vp #EANM,#EANM_WE,#EANM WE Vp#WiN Global,#WiNMI,#WiN for peace,#WiN YG,#WiN Africa,#WiN IAEA,#WiN France,#WiN Europe,#AMMN ,#SNMMI,#PSNM,#AI,#Nuclear Medicine,#Oncology,#Molecular Imaging,#Myocardial imaging,#ASCO #Medical physics, #Theranostics, #EANM,#Radiopharmacy,#PET CT..

Good times are coming for nuclear medicine and molecular imaging! In the world tomorrow, there will be greater incorporation of these wonders of modern medical technology. 🙌🏼⭐️🇲🇽🚀 In Mexico and the world, we will need really NucMed physicians promoters committed with effective clinical implementation (not just clumsy academicals)| The MedicinaNuclearMX collective are Mexican Nuclear Medicine Physicians promoting, expanding clinical use & doing disruptive business by private sector in Mexico. #nuclearmedicine #molecularimaging #PETct #radionuclidetherapy #theranostics Data from MEDraysintell

Dear WiNMIers, Nuclear Medicine physicians technologists and residents A Great Pleasure to share with you the JNM relevant publication on Unraveling impact of 177Lu PSMA radioligand Therapy on renal impairement Have a nice reading WiNMI Leader, WiN Global Group Expert EANM_WE Vp #EANM,#EANM_WE,#EANM WE Vp#WiN Global,#WiNMI,#WiN for peace,#WiN YG,#WiN Africa,#WiN IAEA,#WiN France,#WiN Europe,#AMMN ,#SNMMI,#PSNM,#AI,#Nuclear Medicine,#Oncology,#Molecular Imaging,#Myocardial imaging,#ASCO #Medical physics, #Theranostics, #EANM,#Radiopharmacy,#PET CT..

It’s our last day here in Toronto, and it is going to be a busy one. Syntermed is participating in the following sessions. We hope to see you there.  1:00 pm - Application of AI in Nuclear Cardiology 2:15 pm – Hands-on Amyloid SPECT 4:15 pm – A Gentle Introduction to AI Concepts and Translation #AI #Amyloid #ASNC2023 #ECTb #FasterSmarterNuclearCardiology

Last month, professionals and advocates from all of the country gathered at Capitol Hill, we educated and advocated on the impact of three important topics. The first topic was THE FIND ACT. The FIND ACT is now more important than ever as the field of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has entered an era of growth furthering the sector of precision medicine. However, due to CMS bundling our specialized isotopes as a "supply", many organizations cannot absorb the financial loss. This has limited access to this care. The organizations that do perform the more specialized imaging, either absorb the cost or switch to the latest radiopharmaceutical coming out for commercial use because of pass through. <---- this in particular is bothersome as we should switch as the radiopharmaceuticals IMPROVE patient outcomes not because CMS establishes a limited reimbursement window. Please follow the link below to send a pre-drafted letter to your state legislators.

Why Nuclear Medicine over MRI? Not only, will you not be crushed, Nuclear medicine offers distinct advantages over MRI. It can provide functional and metabolic information, aiding in the detection and characterization of diseases. It allows for whole-body imaging, making it useful for staging and monitoring certain conditions. Nuclear medicine also offers higher sensitivity for detecting certain abnormalities, such as bone metastases.

The Enchanting Realm of Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging" 🌟🧬🔬 Nuclear Medicine Molecular Imaging is akin to having X-ray vision 👓—but on steroids 💪. It offers a peek 👀 into the body’s functions by using radiopharmaceuticals, essentially drugs tagged with radioactive markers ☢️. Picture tagging your keys with glow-in-the-dark stickers 🔑🌟 to find them in the dark 🌃; similarly, we’re tagging molecules to observe their behavior inside the body 🧬. #molim #drugdevelopment