Rajesh Kana, Ph.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues are the first to combine three different measures of the brain to distinguish people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from matched, typically developing peers.

SNMMI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, foot pain, diagnosis, nuclear imaging

A single scan could diagnose the cause of foot pain better and with less radiation exposure to the patient than other methods, according to a study in the March 2015 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Imaging with 18F-fluoride positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MR), compared to 18F-fluoride positron emission tomography/computed topography (PET/CT), provides more diagnostic information with higher diagnostic certainty.
CMS, ACR, Lung Cancer Screening Registry, CT systems

Providers can now meet Medicare quality reporting requirements to receive payment for computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening by submitting data to the new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)-approved American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Registry.

Astron self-expanding nitinol stent

BC Technical, the nation's leading non-OEM provider of Medical Imaging Solutions, has acquired Eclipse Systems, a nuclear imaging service company providing systems, parts and customized service solutions. As part of their ongoing vision to provide the best, and most comprehensive service at an affordable rate, BC Technical continues to expand their reach and expertise. This strategic acquisition allows BC Technical to add valuable resources and knowledge in addition to strengthening their capabilities, specifically within Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

The 25th annual Interdisciplinary Breast Center Conference (NCoBC 2015), sponsored by the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC), will be held at Paris Las Vegas March 14-18, and will bring together medical and industry professionals from around the globe to network, learn, and share ideas, methodologies and treatment options that improve quality of care and outcomes for patients diagnosed with breast diseases.

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