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-- Based on the results of a recent National Academy of Sciences report, federal funding for basic molecular imaging/nuclear medicine research should be restored to the U.S. Department of Energy, says SNM, the worlds largest society for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine professionals. Funded by the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health, the 13-month, $700,000 report was prompted by a $23 million cut in funding from the DOE Office of Sciences fiscal year 2006 budget,... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
'Good progress' in nuclear fuel business Sep 29, 2007
Adam also said that Necsa grasped some significant opportunities in nuclear medicine, nuclear industrial applications and the fluorochemicals field. He listed two of six new products services or systems which were completed and made available during the past year. (Business Report, South Africa)
Thanks to a prince's mishap Sep 24, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Prince Alfred's visit to Sydney in 1868 is remembered for two things - the shot in the backside he suffered at the hands of an Irishman, and the hospital that was buit in his name to cover the colony's embarrassment, writes Bellinda Kontominas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story Aug 11, 2007
On Tuesday and Wednesday, partial radiology services were restored, but outpatient MRI and nuclear medicine procedures were canceled. By Wednesday afternoon, hospital functions were fully restored. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Hypothyroidism Clearly Linked To Mood Swings Jun 7, 2007
Researchers, studying underlying brain processes in search of "why" this happens, reported their results at the 54th Annual Meeting of SNM, the world's largest society for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine professionals. "The aim of our study was to investigate--with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging--how physical health and mental health are interrelated," said Waltraud Eichhorn, a nuclear medicine physician at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany ... Scientific Poster... (Science Daily)
Brain Chemistry Linked To Aggressive Personality Jun 6, 2007
An image depicting research findings linking brain chemistry with aggressive personality has been named 2007 Image of the Year by the Society for Nuclear Medicine (SNM) ... One of the major scientific contributions of molecular imaging is its ability to relate human brain chemistry and behavior, said Wagner, who for 30 years has summarized current trends in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine, and annually selects an Image of the Year at the society s meeting. (Science Daily)
PET/CT Should Be 'First-step' Test For Patients With Crohn's Disease Jun 6, 2007
The molecular imaging power of PET/CT is invaluable in noninvasively monitoring Crohn's disease--a chronic inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that mainly affects young people, according to a study released by Belgian scientists at the 54th Annual Meeting of SNM, the world's largest society for molecular imaging and nuclear medicine professionals. "Our study is the first one demonstrating the value of PET/CT in Crohn's disease," said Roland Hustinx, head of the nuclear medicine... (Science Daily)
'Radiation-eating' Fungi Finding Could Trigger Recalculation Of Earth's Energy Balance And Help Feed Astronauts May 24, 2007
The ability of fungi to live off radiation could also prove useful to people: "Since ionizing radiation is prevalent in outer space, astronauts might be able to rely on fungi as an inexhaustible food source on long missions or for colonizing other planets," says Dr. Ekaterina Dadachova, associate professor of nuclear medicine and microbiology & immunology at Einstein and lead author of the study. Those fungi able to "eat" radiation must possess melanin, the pigment found in many if not most... (Science Daily)
Research enhances heart disease treatment May 20, 2007
A paper based on research done at The has been accepted for publication later this year by the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Extra. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Revamped, Renewed, Restarted: Oak Ridge High Flux Isotope Reactor Back On Line May 18, 2007
The research reactor at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory is back in action and better than ever. After 70 million in renovations and more than a year of meticulous system checks, ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor was restarted this week, taken to 10 percent power, and reached its peak power of 85 megawatts Wednesday. (Science Daily)
Our View: Happy 30th birthday, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center May 5, 2007
By 1985, the radiology department added CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. The hospital s regional cancer center opened in 1989. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Easter Egg Hunt set for Sunday Apr 6, 2007
Author Erminia Guarneri, founder and medical director of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, board certified in cardiology, internal medicine, nuclear medicine and holistic medicine, will discuss her book on heart health, "The Heart Speak," which has been featured on the "Today" show. Call (760) 753-2259. (North County Times)
Research agreement to advance new imaging technology Mar 23, 2007
Under the research agreement, the raw data from the University's nuclear medicine gamma cameras will be run through the T.I.E.S. software so that scientists can compare it with the image generated using standard technologies. The technology is applicable to other types of scanners as well. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Breast Cancer Treatment Heats Up Mar 14, 2007
In the March Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers demonstrate that miniscule bioprobes could be produced and used with molecularly targeted therapeutic heat to kill malignant breast cancer cells without damaging nearby healthy tissue ... (Credit: Image courtesy of Society of Nuclear Medicine) ... Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Society of Nuclear Medicine. (Science Daily)
Heated 'Nanoprobes' Destroy Breast Cancer Cells Mar 9, 2007
The study is published in the March issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. More information. (Health-Finder)
Dr. Ralph Overman Mar 8, 2007
from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and held the position of Associate Professor Emeritus at St. Louis University School of Medicine in Nuclear Medicine ... Dr. Overman was a lecturer on nuclear medicine in 20 countries for the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency ... He was a charter member of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the American College of Nuclear Physicians. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
UC Davis researchers use heated nanoprobes to destroy breast cancer cells in mice Mar 7, 2007
The researchers describe their work in the March issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. "We have demonstrated that the system is feasible in laboratory mice. The next step will be clinical testing in patients," said Sally DeNardo, a professor of internal medicine and radiology at UC Davis and lead author of the study. (EurekAlert!)
IDE Expands in Monroe County Feb 26, 2007
This is a PET CT, nuclear medicine. We do lots of pain management studies as well as walk in diagnostic studies, said DeRoo. (R News)
Doctors widen services Feb 22, 2007
"MIMA project The new MIMA facility at 730 Malabar Road, just east of Palm Bay Community Hospital, will be 36,750 square feet in size, and will serve residents in the Palm Bay/Malabar areas, among others. Officials said it will offer nuclear medicine, ultrasound and echo stress testing, lab testing and general X-rays.MIMA Chief Administrative Officer Al O'Connell described the multispecialty physician group's decision to build a second office in South Brevard "as the right facility at the right... (Florida Today)
'Hot' People Setting Off Radiation Alarms Jan 29, 2007 Scientists bridging the spirituality gap Jan 28, 2007 Technical schools say A crisis is coming’ Jan 24, 2007 Virginia Oncology Associates Jan 7, 2007
Nearly 60,000 people a day in the United States undergo treatment or tests that leave tiny amounts of radioactive material in their bodies, according to the Society of Nuclear Medicine ... For thyroid treatment with radioiodine, it can be as long as 95 days, the Society of Nuclear Medicine said. (Newsmax)
If I were president this will be my inaugural speech Jan 28, 2007
Today he is one of Mother Ghanas only three nuclear medicines experts ... Indiscipline, selfishness, irresponsible social behaviour, and pettiness have made it impossible to add just one more nuclear medicine expert to the three we have (who are in their effective retirement age). (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A doctor of nuclear medicine and an assistant professor at Penn, Newberg also has co-written three books on the science-spirituality relationship. He's also played a role in a movie that blends quantum physics and new-age neuroscience. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Labor shortages also are coming in nursing, nuclear medicine, engineering technicians and in manufacturing, he said. And the impending retirements of baby boomers will only make the shortages worse. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
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