Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography,  and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT. 

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SIR to fund medical research fellow

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation has launched a collaboration to provide funding for one medical student conducting preclinical research in interventional radiology during 2012 and 2013 in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's (HHMI) Medical Research Fellows Program.

Report: Medicare payments could plummet $5M in next decade

The recent debt ceiling legislation, the increase in risk-based reimbursement and pressures from commercial payors have put hospitals in a perfect storm, according to a report released Aug. 16 by MedeAnalytics. Due to the current economic downturn, healthcare reform and reductions outlined in the Patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act, hospitals can expect annual Medicare payments to drop $5 million over the next 10 years.

Reps request report on FCC oversight of wireless devices

In a letter sent to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Aug. 15, Reps. Anna G. Eschoo (D-Calif.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), both senior members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, requested a report on the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) oversight of wireless medical devices.

FDA seeks feedback on guidance proposal for device makers

In releasing draft guidance on premarket approval applications for medical devices earlier this week, the FDA stated it will accept public comment on the draft until Nov. 14.

FDA to decide on Bydureon in January 2012

Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Eli Lilly and Alkermes announced that the FDA  acknowledged the companies Bydureon resubmission. The FDA categorized it as a Class II resubmission requiring up to six months for review and assigned a new Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date of Jan. 28, 2012.

Promises of PET

While PET continues to have a burgeoning role in the clinical setting, its prevalence in the preclinical imaging setting also is proliferating and simultaneously proving its efficacy and feasibility.

CDC issues $49M in state, local grants to better public health

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has awarded $49 million in grants, supported in part by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, to improve the quality of healthcare and strengthen the public health infrastructure.

JNM: Simultaneous PET/3D FOT is feasible

Phantom and in vivo experiments have demonstrated the feasibility of simultaneous PET and 3D fluorescence optical tomography (FOT) imaging, according to research published in the August issue of the Journal of the Nuclear Medicine.

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