German study shines light on optimum use of PET in Alzheimer's
November 9, 2023 -- A research group at the University of Munich has used PET imaging to reveal brain pathology linked to faster clinical progression of Alzheimer’s disease in patients with ApoE4 gene variants. Read More
Team Parizel/Francis opens imaging facility in Western Australia
November 9, 2023 -- ESR Past President Prof. Paul Parizel, PhD, nuclear medicine physician Ros Francis, PhD, and colleagues have opened an advanced imaging facility in Western Australia. Over 200 people attended the recent official launch event. Read More
Dos and don'ts of publishing: What are the golden rules and pitfalls?
November 2, 2023 -- Don't use boring titles and do make sure your introduction and list of key points are concise and not too general. These were among the top tips of publishing experts like Prof. Yves Menu, who spoke in a special session at the recent Ukrainian Congress of Radiology. Read More
Pediatric PET radiotracer doses drop by a third over two decades
October 23, 2023 -- Over the past 20 years, children have benefited from a massive reduction in PET imaging radiotracer doses without compromising image quality, according to researchers in Switzerland. Read More
French researchers offer novel theory for long COVID brain fog
October 23, 2023 -- A group from Marseille University Hospital has provided a fresh explanation for long COVID brain fog. The team's concept is based on a visual brain pattern they discovered on patients' PET scans. Read More
Does a novel PET system for prostate cancer have real clinical potential?
October 16, 2023 -- A recently built dedicated PET scanner may improve the detection of prostate cancer and could ultimately reduce invasive patient biopsies to confirm disease, according to a research team in Bologna, Italy. Read More
Nobel Prize goes to Moungi Bawendi for imaging innovation
October 9, 2023 -- Moungi Bawendi, PhD, is one of three scientists to share the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in recognition of the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. Bawendi is a co-founder of Lumicell, which develops fluorescence-guided imaging technology for cancer surgery. Read More
IAEA extends global reach of Rays of Hope cancer initiative
October 2, 2023 -- Rays of Hope -- the flagship cancer project from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) -- has established new "anchor centers" in five countries. The main aim is to increase access to diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients, the agency says. Read More
Hype is over for PET/MRI and it enters new phase, Becker insists
September 29, 2023 -- The hype that has surrounded PET/MRI over recent years has finished and the technique is entering a new phase of its evolution. That's the view of future ESR President Prof. Minerva Becker and her colleague Dr. Valentina Garibotto. Read More
Imaging plays central role in tackling immunotherapy complications
September 27, 2023 -- The use of immune-mediated treatment of cancer is leading to dramatic improvements in patient outcome, but it also has new toxicity profiles, making it vital to recognize imaging manifestations of adverse effects, award-winning Spanish researchers have reported. Read More
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