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Can Raising patients' Arms During a PET/CT Scan Really Reduce Radiation Dose? As nuclear medicine technologists, we're constantly striving to optimize patient care while minimizing radiation exposure. A recent study published in the Journal of Radiotherapy sheds light on a simple yet potentially impactful factor: arm position during whole-body PET/CT scans. This research, conducted on a large patient population, investigated the difference in CT effective dose (ED) between patients positioned with arms raised and arms lowered. Here is the breakdown. - Lower Radiation with Raised Arms: The arm-raised group had a significantly lower median ED compared to the arm-lowered group, with a 1.1-fold reduction in radiation exposure. - Weight Matters: The difference in ED between the two groups was even greater for patients with higher body weight. - Predictors of ED: Arm position, sex, and weight were identified as significant predictors of ED, highlighting the importance of personalized scanning protocols. These findings have exciting implications for clinical practice: Reduced Radiation Burden: Implementing the arm-raised position during PET/CT scans can potentially lower radiation exposure for patients, particularly those with high body weight. What are your thoughts on this study? Share your insights and experiences in the comments below! Let's keep the conversation going and work together to ensure safe and effective nuclear medicine practices. #NuclearMedicine #PETCT #RadiationSafety #PatientCare #MedicalResearch

[BACK TO THE FUTURE] A new radiopharmacy for the Gustave Roussy Institute, Villejuif, France! As far back as 1959, Mr Robert James manipulated a dose of Iodine-131 on the very first Lemer shielded cell, thus becoming the first user of a French hot cell in Professor Maurice Tubiana's radioisotope department at the Gustave Roussy cancer centre, based near Paris. More than 60 years later, the Gustave Roussy centre is inaugurating its new radiopharmacy within its new Nuclear Medicine department. The aim of the project, which began in 2016, was to design a modernised Nuclear Medicine department and radiopharmaceutical drug production unit that would meet current French standards and enable the centre to cope with the increase in demand and the diversification of examinations and treatments available in line with the boom in theranostics. The new Lemer Pax equipment in this radiopharmacy includes an Easypharma Compact® low and medium energy radiopharmaceutical preparation hot cell and two high-energy radiopharmaceutical preparation and fractionation hot cell, Medi 9000 PET and Medi 9000 Recherche 2R. Read the full article published on the Roche Pro website: https://lnkd.in/gw6UNRCP #History #BacktotheFuture #IGR #Radiopharmacy #Radiationprotection #RochePro #LemerPax #Medisystem #ProtectingLife

Cancer has been linked to low-dose radiation exposure for decades, but there is increasing evidence that low-dose radiation exposure may also be associated with cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, immune dysfunction, and cataracts. A recent National Academies report calls for the development of a U.S. research program to study the effects of low doses of radiation on human health and identifies key research priorities. “There is much we don’t know about the impacts of low-dose radiation exposures on our health — but recent advances in research, new tools, and a coordinated multidisciplinary research program could help us fill those gaps,” said Joe W. Gray, chair of the report committee. Learn more at https://ow.ly/ielP50QmlNc. #RadiationSafety #Radiation #Nuclear #PublicHealth

It has been reported that up to 80% of oncology patients in the US receive some of their care in the community setting. Radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT), commonly referred to as "theranostics," is quickly emerging as an important and exciting treatment option for some patients. For patients to have access to theranostics, it needs to be available close to their home in the community setting. This is the second part of a multi-part webinar series that provides the practical knowledge needed to start or grow a theranostics program in the community. If you are a cancer care specialist practicing in the community and are interested in starting a theranostics program or taking your existing program to the next level...then this webinar series is a must for you! Arif Sheikh Harshad Kulkarni Anthony Chang, PhD Dan Lee Jean-Luc C. Urbain Andru Bageac Virginia Pappas #teamwork #radiopharmaceuticals #RPT #theranostics Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) American Association of Physicists in Medicine Oncidium foundation

Interventional Physicians face more radiation exposure than workers at nuclear power plants—let that sink in. Interventional physicians face some of the highest radiation exposure due to repeated fluoroscopy in cath labs. While the risk seems small to patients, the cumulative exposure for healthcare staff can lead to long-term cancer risks, often unnoticed due to a latency period of over 10 years. 1. Venneri, et al. Cancer risk from professional exposure in staff working in cardiac catheterization laboratory: insights from the National Research Council's Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation VII Report. Am Heart J. 2009;157(1):118-124. 2. The 2007 Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection. ICRP publication 103. Ann ICRP. 2007;37(2-4):1-332. 3. Gerber, et al. Radiation dose and safety in cardiac computed tomography. Cardiol Clin. 2009;27(4):665-677. 4. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02SGGnX0 #Avinger #Atherectomy #CTOCrossing #PAD #MedicalDevices #CardiovascularHealth #RadiationSafety #Radiology

WHO review finds no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer A World Health Organization commissioned systematic review into the potential health effects from radio wave exposure finds no association between mobile phone use and head cancers. The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency’s (ARPANSA) A/Prof Ken Karipidis, who led this review, says that it is the most comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the evidence to date.  ‘When the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified radio wave exposure as a possible carcinogen to humans in 2013 it was largely based on limited evidence from human observational studies,’ A/Prof Karipidis said.  ‘This systematic review of human observational studies is based on a much larger dataset compared to that examined by the IARC, that also includes more recent and more comprehensive studies, so we can be more confident that exposure to radio waves from wireless technology is not a human health hazard.’  #WHO #review #RF #EMF #health #cancer #safety #IARC #EHC https://lnkd.in/ecPtTGSp

🌍 A Vision for Global Health Equity in Nuclear Medicine In a recent interview with Le Magazine Le Patient, John Prior, PhD MD FEBNM, shared his profound wish for the future of nuclear medicine: expanding access to life-saving diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). "My greatest wish for the future of our specialty would be to offer increased access to diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine to the millions of people living in LMICs, improving health for patients with non-communicable diseases including cancer, neurological diseases, and cardiovascular diseases..." https://lnkd.in/euQrUYj9 Dr. Prior emphasized the importance of frugal innovation—developing low-cost, high-impact technologies tailored to the specific needs of these regions. By investing in #medicalimaging equipment, #radionuclide therapy, #training, and #qualitymanagement, we can ensure a durable return on investment that will save lives and reduce healthcare costs. This vision aligns with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) "triple billion targets" to improve #universalhealth coverage and enhance well-being globally by #2030. Key Points: - 🌐 Health Equity: Ensuring access to advanced nuclear medicine technologies for LMICs. - 🛠️ Frugal Innovation: Creating cost-effective solutions designed specifically for resource-limited settings. - 🎯 WHO Goals: Contributing to global health targets for universal health coverage and better health and well-being. Join us in supporting this vision and be part of a global movement to bring #healthequity through #nuclearmedicine. Together, we can shape a healthier future for all. #NuclearMedicine #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #FrugalInnovation #WHO #HealthcareForAll #MedicalImaging #Theranostics #CANM #LePatient #FutureOfHealthcare

Cardiac PET usage rises among U.S. cardiologists, now second only to SPECT for CAD evaluations. This shift reflects growing recognition of PET's diagnostic power. Curious about the implications for patient care and our field's evolution. Thoughts, colleagues? #CardiacImaging #NuclearMedicine #CardiacPET #NuclearCardiology #CardiologyInnovation #MedicalImaging ASNC Communications Team American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC)

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👩🎓 Is cardiac PET imaging revolutionizing cardiovascular medicine around the world? Follow our next webinar with Dr Parthiban Arumugam and Dr Marcelo F. Di Carli and discover why this non-invasive medical imaging technique is crucial for early diagnosis and accurate monitoring of cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6uPd5ma Dr Parthiban Arumugam, committee member in the PET section of the American Society of Nuclear Medicine and Clinical Director of Nuclear Medicine at Manchester University, will delve into the current state and challenges of implementing a cardiac PET program outside North America. Dr Marcelo F. Di Carli, Executive Director, CV Imaging Program at Brigham and Women's hospital, Boston, will share his insights about the current state and future perspectives of cardiac PET imaging, from challenges to implementation, in North America. You cannot attend the webinar live? Register to watch the on demand version. #Webinar #NuclearCardiology #CardiacPETImaging #LearnTogether