PET vs. SPECT, nuclear imaging advances with BFPET
PET vs. SPECT, nuclear imaging advances, Flurpiridaz F-18
PET vs. SPECT, nuclear imaging advances Flurpiridaz F18

Just when positron emission tomography (PET) appears to be eclipsing single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) for cardiac imaging, new advances make SPECT more attractive. Both modalities also have suffered setbacks with radiopharmaceutical supply problems in recent years and both modalities have their pros and cons. Looking toward the future, the question of which modality will dominate remains unanswered. PET shows major promise with exciting new tracers, while new SPECT scanner technology introduced at the Society of of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2013 meeting may herald a rebirth for SPECT with previously unseen image quality enhancements. 

Healthcare reform requiring wider access and enterprise sharing of patient images and records are making Web-based cardiology picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) a more attractive solution over traditional thick-client, server-based systems. In just the past few years there has been a departure from thick-client cardiology and radiology PACS to Web-based platforms. There are several reasons for this, including better interoperability, anywhere-anytime access, remote access to data and images, and reduction of IT burdens. Web-based systems also enable easier delivery of many healthcare reform Stage 2 meaningful use (MU) requirements. 

GE Healthcare, hailed a new era for breast imaging today as it announced CE marking for SenoClaire, GE’s new generation of breast tomosynthesis solution designed with a three-dimensional imaging technology. Powered by ASiRDBT, SenoClaire technology uses a low-dose short X-ray sweep around the positioned breast with nine exposures acquired with a “step-and-shoot” method, removing the potential motion from images.

Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. has partnered with Unfors RaySafe Inc. to offer a new radiation dose monitoring and management tool for Infinix-i cardiovascular X-ray systems. The Unfors RaySafe i2 displays real-time dose exposure information, helping to make exams safer for all clinical staff.

July 22, 2013 — Elekta has received CE marking for its Clarity 4-D monitoring system, permitting European clinics to implement this new way of reducing the uncertainty caused by prostate motion during radiation treatment.

Vizzia Technologies announced that its clinical workflow optimization solution was recently installed at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute's (FCS) Tampa Cancer Center location. The newly constructed 35,990 square foot flagship facility offers a "one-stop" approach to patient care that includes medical oncology, advanced radiation oncology technology and radiological services for identifying and diagnosing tumors. The Vizzia solution, which leverages CenTrak's Clinical-Grade RTLS, is designed to transform the outpatient experience and help in optimizing patient flow processes. Shortening patient wait times and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction, as well as increasing the cancer center's patient treatment capacity are among the benefits of the new solution.

July 19, 2013 — Practice Fusion, the largest physician-patient platform in the United States, announced the launch of its Medical Imaging API to digitally connect imaging centers to physicians.

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