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In recognition of #NuclearMedicine and #MolecularImaging Week, we invite you to discover how nuclear medicine radiologists, physicists, technologists and nuclear pharmacists impact medicine and healthcare at tinyurl.com/3dxkdthx

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"Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Week - October 5th-11th 2025," by RadiologyInfo.org.
October 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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[18F]NaF PET/CT as a Marker for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/14...
Keywords: fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva; 18F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF); heterotopic ossification; musculoskeletal development; osteoblasts; positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT); rare bone diseases
November 16, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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📅 Today, at 15:00 pm, Dr. Dario Arnaldi (Univ. of Genoa, Italy) will present: “The clinical and research value of molecular imaging in REM sleep behavior disorder as a prodromal alpha-synucleinopathy stage.”
#Neuroscience #MolecularImaging #Sleep #UBneuro
September 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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In #MolecularImaging, challenges like isotope fragility, stretched replacement cycles, and reimbursement complexities are outweighed by structural growth factors. buff.ly/63iOy5b #MolRad #radiology #NuclearMedicine
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September 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Proud to see some of the EXPLORER Molecular Imaging Center team out at the recent UC Davis Cancer Center Research Symposium sharing how total-body PET is changing what’s possible in cancer research and care. 💛💙
#totalbodyPET #Radiology #MolecularImaging #CancerResearch
October 14, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Hear from Dr. Michael A. Morris, Founder & Director of Advanced #MolecularImaging & Therapy, as he shares why #RPT #dosimetry is important and how his clinic makes it a part of its routine.

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April 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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🌏 Proud moment for us & the Dept of Biomedical Engineering!
Dr. Simon Cherry delivered the opening keynote at #Fully3D2025 in Shanghai:
"Total-body PET: The Journey from Corsendonk to Shanghai."
From early vision to global impact—UC Davis continues to lead in #molecularimaging innovation!
May 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Advances in engineering nanoparticles for magnetic particle imaging (MPI)

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Ambar Velázquez Albino, Carlo Rinaldi et al, Science Advances. A great summary of developments in #MPI nanoparticles

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Advances in engineering nanoparticles for magnetic particle imaging (MPI)
Controlling nanoparticle magnetism and thorough characterization are key to advancing magnetic particle imaging.
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January 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Detecting Bone Spread in Bladder Cancer - [18F]NaF PET-CT vs 99mTc-MDP SPECT-CT #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging #cancer #bonecancer
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December 31, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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[18F]NaF PET as a Way to Track Treatment Response in Bone Metastases from Prostate Cancer #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging
#cancer #prostat #prostatecancer DOI: 10.1186/2191-219X-1-4
Cook, G.J., Parker, C., Chua, S. et al. 18F-fluoride PET: changes in uptake as a method to assess response in bone metastases from castrate-resistant prostate cancer patients treated with 223Ra-chloride (Alpharadin). EJNMMI Res 1, 4 (2011). https://lnkd.in/es9x4ckh
December 30, 2024 at 11:36 AM
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Calcium in Carotid Arteries Predicts Stroke Risk. #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging DOI: 10.1177/17474930241264734
Figure 1. NaF uptake, Agatston calcium scores, and their relationship with stroke recurrence. (a) Coronal PET/CT demonstrating high NaF uptake (culprit artery—red arrow, non-culprit artery—gold arrow). (b) Coronal PET/CT demonstrating low NaF uptake in the carotids. (c) Boxplot comparing most diseased segment (MDS) maximum TBR (TBRmax) in those with recurrent stroke versus those without. (d) Axial noncontrast-enhanced CT demonstrating a high calcium burden in the carotid artery (white arrows). (e) Axial non-contrast-enhanced CT demonstrating a low calcium burden in the carotid artery (blue arrow). (f) A boxplot comparing symptomatic carotid artery calcium scores in those having a recurrent stroke versus those without recurrence. Keywords: Atherothrombotic; carotid plaque; carotid stenosis; ischemic stroke; radiology; vascular events. Bhakta S, Tarkin JM, Chowdhury MM, Rudd JH, Warburton EA, Evans NR. Carotid atherosclerotic plaque microcalcification is independently associated with recurrent neurovascular events: A pilot study. Int J Stroke. 2024 Dec;19(10):1155-1161. doi: 10.1177/17474930241264734.
November 27, 2024 at 11:39 AM
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The clinical role of #PET_MRI is evolving fast in #BreastCancer, according to studies from the Netherlands and Italy presented at #EUSOBI2025. buff.ly/Ec1nhAy #radiology #nuclearmedicine #nucmed #molecularimaging
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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[18F]NaF PET is more accurate for detecting bone spread than planar bone scans or SPECT #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging #BoneResearch #ImagingInnovation #BoneImaging
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Schirrmeister H, Glatting G, Hetzel J, Nüssle K, Arslandemir C, Buck AK, Dziuk K, Gabelmann A, Reske SN, Hetzel M. Prospective evaluation of the clinical value of planar bone scans, SPECT, and (18)F-labeled NaF PET in newly diagnosed lung cancer. J Nucl Med. 2001 Dec;42(12):1800-4. PMID: 11752076. https://jnm.snmjournals.org/content/42/12/1800.long
December 22, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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The combination of amyloid PET and FDG-PET scans can enable short-term predictions for progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, according to new research.👇
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#radiology #nucmed #molecularimaging #Alzheimers
April 24, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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[18F] NaF PET Ki vs SUV? #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging #BoneResearch #ImagingInnovation #BoneImaging #BoneRemodeling #EarlyDetection #ArthritisAwareness doi: 10.1002/mp.16125
Puri T, Frost ML, Moore AEB, Cook GJR, Blake GM. Input function and modeling for determining bone metabolic flux using [18 F] sodium fluoride PET imaging: A step-by-step guide. Med Phys. 2023 Apr;50(4):2071-2088. doi: 10.1002/mp.16125. Epub 2022 Dec 17. PMID: 36433629.
December 25, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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[18F]NaF vs [18F]FDG PET-CT for Detection of Skull-Base Invasion and Osseous Metastases in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging #cancer doi: 10.1155/2018/8271313
Zhang Y, Chen Y, Huang Z, Zhang L, Wan Q, Lei L. Comparison of 18F-NaF PET/CT and 18F-FDG PET/CT for Detection of Skull-Base Invasion and Osseous Metastases in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. Contrast Media Mol Imaging. 2018 Sep 5;2018:8271313. doi: 10.1155/2018/8271313. PMID: 30254551; PMCID: PMC6145050.
January 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Sex differences in coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity using 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography. #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging doi.org/10.1007/s002...
Sex differences in coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity using 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography - European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Introduction There are sex differences in the extent, severity, and outcomes of coronary artery disease. We aimed to assess the influence of sex on coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity measured us...
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November 14, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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🎙️New Episode Alert! "Theranostics in the Clinic: What’s Working, What’s Missing, and What’s Next"

Insightful, honest, and forward-looking conversation you won’t want to miss.

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June 11, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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[18F]NaF and [18F]FDG PET/CT for assessing Charcot Joint in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging
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Image represents sagittal CT scan demonstrating subchondral bone cysts at the left cuneiform bone and the base of the first metatarsal bone. B) F18-FDG PET/CT section represented in the middle image which shows increased flow to the left first tarsometatarsal joint. C) The image represents the fused NaF PET/CT scan of the left foot, revealing increased osteoblastic activity in the first tarsometatarsal joint. Alsaqobi A, Gopinath B. Use of NaF and FDG PET/CT Scan for the Assessment of Charcot Joint in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: All That Glitters is Gold? J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2024 Jun 1;24(2):228-231. PMID: 38826006; PMCID: PMC11145312. Keywords: Arthropathy, Charcot, CMT, Hereditary, Neuropathy
November 28, 2024 at 9:35 AM
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🌍✨ Today is World Health Day! As part of #WIMIN, we're committed to advancing health through innovation, collaboration, and empowerment. We continue this legacy by driving innovation and transforming healthcare.💪🔬#WorldHealthDay #WomenInScience #MolecularImaging #HealthForAll
April 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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🚨 Last chance to submit! The Imaging in Immunotherapy Special Collection closes end of June!

Got cutting-edge research on molecular imaging or image-guided drug delivery? Submit now and get extra promotion.

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June 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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For #WorldTheranosticsDay, we’re sharing insights all week that aim to help unlock the opportunities of #Theranostics. Follow along to see more!

#RPT #PSMA #MolecularImaging #RadiopharmaceuticalTherapy
April 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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New research suggests that depression could be a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.👇
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#radiology #Alzheimers #nucmed #molecularimaging
PET links depressive symptoms to Alzheimer’s brain pathology
Researchers have reported that worsening depression in older adults is related to higher levels of Alzheimer’s pathology.
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April 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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[18F]NaF PET for Melorheostosis #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging #BoneResearch #ImagingInnovation #BoneImaging #BoneRemodeling #EarlyDetection
doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000001647
Papadakis GZ, Jha S, Bhattacharyya T, Millo C, Tu TW, Bagci U, Marias K, Karantanas AH, Patronas NJ. 18F-NaF PET/CT in Extensive Melorheostosis of the Axial and Appendicular Skeleton With Soft-Tissue Involvement. Clin Nucl Med. 2017 Jul;42(7):537-539. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000001647. PMID: 28319505; PMCID: PMC5453819.
December 10, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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[18F]NaF PET for Monitoring Calcium Buildup in Pseudoxanthoma elasticum #18FNaF #nucmed #molrad #nuclearmedicine #nuclearradiology #molecularimaging #petct #petmri #precisionmedicine #precisionimaging #EarlyDetection #ArthritisAwareness lnkd.in/ezcPvmjV
Figure 1. The 18F-NaF neck skin uptake. Maximal intensity projections (MIP) and axial images with intense neck skin uptake in a pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) patient with Phenodex index of 6 (left panel). Keywords: pseudoxanthoma elasticum; Phenodex; disease activity; 18F-NaF PET/CT Gutierrez-Cardo, A.; Lillo, E.; Murcia-Casas, B.; Carrillo-Linares, J.L.; García-Argüello, F.; Sánchez-Sánchez, P.; Rodriguez-Morata, A.; Baquero Aranda, I.; Sánchez-Chaparro, M.Á.; García-Fernández, M.; et al. Skin and Arterial Wall Deposits of 18F-NaF and Severity of Disease in Patients with Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum. J. Clin. Med. 2020, 9, 1393.
December 8, 2024 at 12:57 PM