The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section has re-launched its Professional Development and Education Fund, which was created in 2001, and aims to support the advancement of molecular and nuclear medicine technologists through professional development that promotes clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.

The FDA has issued a 510(k) approval letter for the Planmed Nuance Excell full-field digital mammography system.

The Center for Translational Molecular Medicine, an Eindhoven, Netherlands-based institute for research in molecular techniques for the early diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease and cancer, has launched a new EUR16 million ($21.26 million) project, called TraIT (Translational research IT).

The FDA has made changes to the package inset of bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) regarding the risk of ovarian failure, osteonecrosis of the jaw, risk of venous thromboembolic event (VTE) and bleeding in patients receiving anticoagulation therapy after first VTE event.

Palmetto GBA, the designated national contractor for the Oncotype DX colon cancer test, has established a formal coverage policy for all Medicare patients, according to Genomic Health. The Oncotype DX colon cancer test has been validated to predict risk of recurrence in patients with stage II colon cancer.

A new method to detect regional lymph node metastases in patients with non-small cell lung cancer using a virtual fly-through 3D 18F-FDG PET/CT bronchoscopy has been shown to have high diagnostic accuracy, according to research published in the October issue of Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

The FDA is seeking public comment on eight draft proposals aimed at increasing access to compliance and enforcement data. The proposals were made in compliance with President Barack Obamas Memorandum on Regulatory Compliance, which requires federal agencies to make publicly available compliance information easily accessible, downloadable and searchable online.

The FDA has approved LeGoo, a gel that allows surgeons to temporarily stop blood flow during surgery so that they can join blood vessels without clamps or elastic loops.