A longer lasting alternative to gadolinium-68 for PET cancer imaging prior to radionuclide therapy has been found in a cyclotron-produced scandium-44 agent, according to a study published online Nov. 6 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

The semiconductor photocatalysts known in molecular imaging as "quantum dots" are now being used for something completely different: alternative energy. The nanocrystals, instead of highlighting tissues, are harnessing methanol through a process of photosynthesis. This and other research, including advances in biomedical 3D printing and oncologic iron-based MRI contrast agents are featured in a profile of new research published in the New York Academy of Sciences magazine.

Fluorescence optical imaging of the breast has the potential to capture dynamic metabolic response signaling malignancy, according to a review published online Oct. 15 in Cancer Research.

Lightpoint Medical and Sagentia Technology and Product Development have been awarded a $200,000 grant by the U.K.’s Technology Strategy Board, the company announced earlier this month.

FDG uptake rose substantially in PET/CT scans of patients with higher levels of C-reative protein in their carotid arteries, pinpointing a potential biomarker for cardiovascular disease, according to an article published online Oct. 31 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Salvage patients, those with colorectal metastases to the liver who do not to respond to both first and second lines of treatment, are responding significantly to radioembolization with Y-90 microspheres. The dual-action treatment has been shown to lead to more than 12 months of overall survival, according to a study published Nov. 1 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Mention the term “workflow” and a common response is a roll of the eyes. That’s because the medical imaging facilities that have not yet achieved optimal workflow are experiencing extreme frustration while the facilities that have constructed reliable, systematic workflow are always looking for more.

It is International Day of Radiology Nov. 8 and radiological societies and institutions around the world are commemorating historical benchmarks and technological advancements in the field.