SNMMI unveils Image of the Year

SNMMI Image of the Year

68Ga-DOTA-5G PET/CT images (one hour postinjection). B. 177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G SPECT/CT images (one day post injection). C. 177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G whole body planar image (anterior, one day post injection). D. 177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G whole body planar image (posterior, one day post injection). Image courtesy of SNMMI.

This year the Henry N. Wagner Jr., Image of the Year is actually a group of images displaying the efficacy of a 68Ga-DOTA-5G and 177Lu-DOTA-ABM-5G theranostic pairing that improves the detection and treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. 

Multi-use syringeless injectors could completely eliminate contrast waste

Syringeless contrast media injectors like the GE Ulrich CT Motion gained a lot of interest in 2022 because of the iodinated contrast shortage. These systems use rollers to squeeze precise amounts of contrast from a large bolus container for multiple patients, helping conserve a significant amount of contrast.

Syringeless contrast media injectors like the GE Ulrich CT Motion gained a lot of interest in 2022 because of the iodinated contrast shortage. These systems use rollers to squeeze precise amounts of contrast from a large bolus container for multiple patients, helping conserve a significant amount of contrast.

Such products could increase departmental efficiency and advance environmental initiatives in radiology, experts claimed in Academic Radiology.