Nuclear Imaging

Molecular imaging, also called nuclear imaging, includes positron emission computed tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging. This section includes radiopharmaceuticals and tracers, PET-CT, SPECT-CT, and PET-MRI. 

The global nuclear medicine market size is expected to reach $24.4 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 13.0% from 2022 to 2030.
Feature | Nuclear Imaging
Global Nuclear Medicine Market Analysis Report

The "Nuclear Medicine Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (Diagnostics (SPECT, PET)), Therapeutics ...

Time May 26, 2022
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The ultra-compact proton therapy system used in the POC (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Proton Therapy
Successful Proof of Concept for Ultra-compact Proton Therapy System

May 25, 2022 — B dot Medical Inc. and Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University (RCNP) have conducted a ...

Time May 25, 2022
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Recent disruptions in a pharmaceutical supply chain have impacted the global availability of GE Healthcare Omnipaque iohexol iodinated contrast media (ICM) for radiologic examinations.
News | Contrast Media
New Report Provides Strategies for Managing Contrast Shortage

May 19 2022 — Recent disruptions in a pharmaceutical supply chain have impacted the global availability of GE Healthcare ...

Time May 19, 2022
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Decision tree for manual review of currently scheduled contrast-enhanced CT examinations in the event that iodinated contrast supply is critically low. CECT = contrast-enhanced CT. GBCA = gadolinium-based contrast agent. NCCT = non-contrast CT. US = ultrasound.
News | Contrast Media
AJR Publishes Best Practices for Iodinated Contrast Media Shortage

May 18, 2022 —According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), to ensure that patients with emergent or life ...

Time May 18, 2022
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Oral presentation based on Late-breaking Abstract featured at American Urological Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting (AUA2022)
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Additional Results from Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT Trial of Investigational PET Imaging Agent 18F-rhPSMA

May 16, 2022 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization ...

Time May 16, 2022
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The ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media, within the ACR Commission on Quality and Safety, is aware of the current global shortage of iodinated contrast media.
News | Contrast Media
Statement from the ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media

May 13, 2022 — The ACR Committee on Drugs and Contrast Media, within the ACR Commission on Quality and Safety, is aware ...

Time May 13, 2022
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BioSpec Maxwell preclinical MRI system (Photo: Business Wire)
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Bruker Launches Novel 7 Tesla and 9.4 Tesla Preclinical MRI Magnets

May 10, 2022 — At the ISMRM 2022 conference, Bruker announced the launch of innovative 7 Tesla and 9.4 Tesla conduction ...

Time May 10, 2022
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This action has been taken out of an abundance of caution as a result of potential quality issues identified in its manufacturing processes
News | Nuclear Imaging
Novartis Announces Temporary Halt in Production of Lutathera and Pluvicto

May 9, 2022 — Novartis announced a temporary, voluntary suspension of production at its radioligand therapy production ...

Time May 09, 2022
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IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of proton therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer, today announces it has received an order from CGN Medical Technologies for a Proteus PLUS[1] proton therapy system to be installed in Yangzhou, China
News | Proton Therapy
IBA Receives Order from CGNNT for a Proteus PLUS System to be Installed in Yangzhou, China

May 5, 2022 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the ...

Time May 05, 2022
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New Information Statement Addresses How Labs Should Manage Evolving Issues as Pandemic Shifts Toward Chronic Endemic State
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ASNC, IAEA, SNMMI Update COVID-19 Best Practices for Nuclear Cardiology Labs

May 4, 2022 — While the COVID-19 pandemic transitions through various phases, nuclear cardiology teams should maintain a ...

Time May 04, 2022
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RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering the use of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) for all stages of cancer, announced the enrollment of the first patient into its PREMIER registry, a prospective, real-world evidence clinical outcomes registry for patients with all stages of cancer, at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern in Dallas.
News | Radiation Therapy
RefleXion Announces Real-World Evidence Outcomes Registry to Evaluate Treatment Impact on all Stages of Cancer

May 4, 2022 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering the use of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) ...

Time May 04, 2022
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Sun Nuclear Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirion Technologies, Inc., today announced the release of the SunSCAN 3D cylindrical water scanning system for linear accelerator (linac) commissioning, beam scanning and annual Quality Assurance (QA) in Radiation Therapy.
News | Quality Assurance (QA)
Sun Nuclear Introduces SunSCAN 3D, Next-Generation Cylindrical Water Scanning System

May 3, 2022 — Sun Nuclear Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirion Technologies, Inc., today announced the ...

Time May 03, 2022
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A schematic of the 99Mo/99mTc production system based on an electron linear accelerator and activated carbon-based 99mTc generator
News | Radiopharmaceuticals and Tracers
New Production Method Promises to End Medical Radioisotope Shortages

April 22, 2022 — A commonly used radioisotope, technetium-99m, used in medical diagnoses regularly suffers from ...

Time April 22, 2022
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Prof. Dr. Samer Ezziddin, image courtesy of Thorsten Mohr/Saarland University
News | Prostate Cancer
New Radiotracer Yields Huge Increase in Accuracy of Localizing Prostate Cancer relapses

April 15, 2022 — Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumor in men in Germany, with about 62,000 new cases ...

Time April 14, 2022
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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) released a new online course designed to provide cardiovascular and other nuclear medicine physicians with the knowledge needed to establish a culture of safety and quality in their nuclear imaging laboratories.
News | Nuclear Imaging
New ASNC/SNMMI Training Course Helps Physicians Meet U.S. Requirements for Handling Medical Radioisotopes

April 13, 2022 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American Society of Nuclear ...

Time April 13, 2022
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Quantitative analysis of pre-treatment PSMA PET/CT in a patient undergoing treatment with ¹⁷⁷Lutetium-PSMA-617/NOX66. Post-treatment PSMA PET/CT demonstrates reduced tumor volume and PSMA intensity. Images created by S Pathmanandavel and L Emmett, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
News | PET-CT
New Radionuclide Combination Therapy Safe and Effective in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients

April 11, 2022 — A novel nuclear medicine combination therapy has been proven safe and effective in men with heavily pre ...

Time April 11, 2022
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a national policy for coverage of aducanumab (brand name Aduhelm) and any future monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid approved by the FDA with an indication for use in treating Alzheimer’s disease.
News | PET Imaging
CMS Finalizes Medicare Coverage Policy for Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

April 8, 2022 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a national policy for coverage of aducanumab ...

Time April 08, 2022
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RaySearch Laboratories AB announces that Mevion China has placed an order for RayStation which Mevion China has sold together with Mevion’s HYPERSCAN proton therapy system to Tongji Hospital in Wuhan in China
News | Treatment Planning
Tongji Hospital Selects RayStation

April 7, 2022 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announces that Mevion China has placed an order for RayStation which Mevion ...

Time April 07, 2022
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Guerbet, a global leader in medical imaging offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and digital and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for diagnostic and interventional imaging, has recently submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a Centralized Application for Marketing Authorization to the European Medicine Agency (EMA) for Gadopiclenol, an investigational macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA).
News | Contrast Media
Gadopiclenol Marketing Authorization Dossier Submissions Accepted for Review by EMA and FDA

April 6, 2022 — Guerbet, a global leader in medical imaging offering a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical products ...

Time April 06, 2022
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GE Healthcare announced the first patient dosed in the Phase III clinical trial for a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceutical imaging agent which aims to assist in the evaluation of adult patients with suspected Parkinsonian syndromes, support research and improve patient care. 
News | PET Imaging
GE Healthcare Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase III Clinical Trial for New Dopamine Transporter Imaging Radiopharmaceutical

March 29, 2022 — GE Healthcare announced the first patient dosed in the Phase III clinical trial for a Positron Emission ...

Time March 29, 2022
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