Nuclear Medicine

Ultrasound May be Alternative to Assess Osteoporosis Risk

Findings from a multi-center trial suggest that ultrasound of the heel may be an effective tool to identify women who are at higher risk for developing osteoporosis. One benefit of this approach versus conventional screening with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) exams is minimized radiation during screening. The study was published in the journal Radiology. more...

July 2, 2008 Related topics: Diagnostic, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine

Gamma Detection System Introduced

An enhanced gamma detection control unit, the new Neoprobe GDS, was recently introduced (pdf) by Neoprobe Corporation. The system was launched in collaboration with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Incorporated, who is Neoprobe's partner for marketing. more...

June 24, 2008 Related topics: Product Launches, Quality, Safety, Errors, Surgery, Hematology & Oncology, Nuclear Medicine

Mayo and IBM Improve Image Processing

Using memory bandwidth and parallel computer architecture, researchers at IBM and The Mayo Clinic expedited the time required...

New FDG Infusion System Cleared

The new Intego PET Infusion system was cleared for launch in the US by the FDA. MEDRAD, Incorporated...

Radiolabeling Technology License Completed by Bayer

Bayer Schering Pharma completed a licensing agreement with FutureChem for the international rights to fluorine-18 (F-18) radiolabelling technology....