IMV: Nuclear medicine procedure volumes decrease
Davin Korstjens of IMV Medical Information Division.Total nuclear medicine patient study volumes decreased by 5.7% between 2021 and 2023, with a 10.7% decrease in hospital-based studies and a 2.5% increase in nonhospital-based studies, according to the newly published IMV 2024 NM Market Outlook Report.
Two-year compound annual growth rates (CAGR) between 2021 and 2023 show an overall average 2.9% decrease in total procedures each year, with hospital-based procedures declining by 5.5% and non-hospital procedures increasing by 1.2%. Specifically considering cardiovascular nuclear medicine procedures, total procedures have d...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 15, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Davin Korstjens Tags: Nuclear Radiology Source Type: news
Preop Intranasal Povidone-Iodine Reduces Rate of Surgical Site Infection
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Use of presurgery intranasal povidone-iodine (PVP-I) is effective for reducing the rate of surgical site infection (SSI) after joint arthroplasty and spine surgery, according to a study published online March 27 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What Treatment Reduces Cardiac Risk in Hyperthyroidism? What Treatment Reduces Cardiac Risk in Hyperthyroidism?
Patients with hyperthyroidism had a lower risk for deadly cardiovascular events after surgery or radioactive iodine than those with ATDs, found a national cohort study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - April 10, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum
Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research.Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. After the therapeutic agent binds to the cancer cells, the tumors are treated in such a way that aims to prevent collateral damage to healthy cells and improve overall outcomes.Theranostics isn’t new; nuclear medicine d...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Practice Management Molecular Imaging Radiation Oncology/Therapy Nuclear Medicine Source Type: news
Konica Minolta applauds winner, runners up of SPIE research award
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas congratulates the winner and runners-up of the Best Student Paper Award given by the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) at its 2024 Medical Imaging Symposium in San Diego, CA.
Konica Minolta sponsored the award as part of its continued commitment to the education and support of young scientists in medical imaging.
The winner was Olivia F. Sandvold, a doctoral student in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania for her paper, “Hybrid spectral CT system with clinical rapid kVp-switching x-ray tube and dual-layer detector for improved iodin...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Source Type: news
University of Washington CT expert offers contrast conservation tips
It's definitely possible to reduce CT contrast volume, even in a busy radiology department, according to CT supervisor Gulnoor Sheriff at the University of Washington Medical Center, Montlake, in Seattle.
In fact, by taking practical action, Sheriff and colleagues have achieved an overall contrast volume reduction of more than 20% and saved the department $30,000 annually. How? In part through adopting new technology such as syringeless contrast injectors and making use of dual-energy CT scanners.
"Strategic investments in the right technology is key to CT contrast conservation, coupled with effective education and train...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 26, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2
Reia, V.C.B., da Fonseca Orcina, B., Vilhena, F.V.et al. Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2.Curr Oral Health Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-024-00368-1AbstractPurpose of ReviewWe
aim to review the spectrum of biological mechanisms of mouthwashes
shown to be active against SARS-CoV-2, evidence for efficacy in
reduction of viral load, in vitro and in vivo, and the potential for
clinical benefit in use of mouthwashes in the context of COVID-19.Recent FindingsNumerous
studies have now been performed to establish the antiviral efficacy of
specific mouthwash i...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - February 19, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Presurgery Skin Antisepsis Affects Patient Infection Risk Presurgery Skin Antisepsis Affects Patient Infection Risk
Patients with closed fractures had fewer surgical site infections when their surgeons applied iodine povacrylex in alcohol before surgery.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: General Surgery Source Type: news
Iodine Povacrylex Antisepsis Beneficial for Closed Extremity Fractures
THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2024 -- For patients with closed extremity fractures, fewer surgical site infections occur with use of antisepsis with iodine povacrylex in alcohol, according to a study published in the Feb. 1 issue of the New England Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 1, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Iodine-Based Skin Prep Better for Certain Fracture Surgeries
(MedPage Today) -- Iodine-based skin antisepsis appeared better for surgical repair of closed limb fractures but on par with chlorhexidine-based antisepsis when the fracture broke the skin, the PREPARE trial showed.
In closed fractures, surgical... (Source: MedPage Today Surgery)
Source: MedPage Today Surgery - January 31, 2024 Category: Surgery Source Type: news
Meat-eaters signing up to Veganuary could be putting their health at risk by losing out on vital vitamins and minerals
A study, tracking the diet of people who joined Veganuary in two separate years, found meat-eaters saw a significant reduction in their levels of vitamin B12 and iodine. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Iodine Linked With Men's Testosterone Levels
(MedPage Today) -- Lower iodine concentrations in the urine was independently associated with higher testosterone levels, a cross-sectional study found.
Looking at nearly 3,000 U.S. men, those with lower urinary iodine concentrations had significantly... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - December 21, 2023 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
New procedure shows promise reducing knee osteoarthritis pain
Genicular artery embolization can improve pain and knee function for at least three months in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published on December 15 in Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.The finding comes from a first-in-human trial of genicular artery embolization (GAE) using an ethiodized oil-based emulsion for the temporary treatment of knee osteoarthritis, and it suggests that the technique is safe for pain management in patients who are not candidates for surgery, the researchers noted.“GAE using an ethiodized oil-based emulsion is safe and improves pain and function in participants with...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Will Morton Tags: Digital X-Ray Source Type: news
PCCT improves CTPA exam image quality at lower radiation dose
High-pitch photon-counting CT (PCCT) improves image quality on CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) for patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) – at lower radiation doses, researchers have found.The results highlight PCCT's potential value for diagnosing suspected PE, according to a team led by Pauline Pannenbecker, MD, of University Hospital Würzburg in Germany."CTPA may benefit from [a PCCT] technique," they noted.Acute PE is a common and often fatal condition, making early detection and treatment crucial, the team noted. CTPA is the go-to test for the diagnostic workup of suspected PE due to benefits such as short...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 16, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Kate Madden Yee Tags: Subspecialties Chest Radiology Source Type: news
Synthetic CTA images from deep-learning model close to real thing
A generative adversarial network (GAN)-based noncontrast CT angiography (CTA) system has promise in vascular diagnosis, suggest research findings published November 14 in Radiology.
A team led by Jinhao Lyu, MD, from the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing found that the synthetic images produced by their system were comparable to real CTA images, which could help assess the aorta and carotid arteries while avoiding risks related to contrast media use.
“With further studies and assessment, this model may provide a fast and low-cost auxiliary CTA-like imaging method for patients, especially those with iodine allergy...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Amerigo Allegretto Tags: Advanced Visualization Source Type: news
