Technological improvements in image acquisition and software processing in nuclear cardiology should allow physicians to shave patient imaging times dramatically or cut radiation doses fourfold, according to a new preferred practice statement from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC).

Revelations about the actual cause of myocardial infarction have led researchers to seek out new ways to diagnose, evaluate, treat and prevent coronary artery disease, specifically through imaging vulnerable plaque.

Nuclear cardiology is changing to become an important application of molecular imaging.

The societies have updated and expanded their guidelines for appropriate cardiac nuclear imaging, but how are they being implemented into daily clinical practice?

Advanced cancer biomarker research may well be moving beyond the realm of diagnostic to preventive medicine.

New developments in tracers could make cardiac PET the more precise approach for absolute quantification of myocardial blood flow.

While questions about the efficacy of mammography aboundespecially regarding high-risk women with dense breastsresearch is turning to newer PET-based techniques for more specific diagnosis.

Analogic Corporation said Tuesday it had appointed Mark Miller as vice president and general manager of the company's North American ultrasound sales.