Experts have released new imaging criteria for nuclear medicine exams to address fevers of unknown origin (FUO), a condition that poses diagnostic challenges and accounts for 2% of hospitalizations. Developed by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the American College of Nuclear Medicine, these criteria identify six scenarios where nuclear imaging is beneficial. The guidelines recommend 18F-FDG PET and PET/CT as the primary imaging tests for adults, with alternatives like 67Ga scintigraphy for cases where PET is unavailable. In pediatric patients, while 18F-FDG PET and PET/CT are endorsed, other isotopes are not recommended. Additionally, Positron will supply Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced imaging systems, and recent updates indicate a probable resolution to the molybdenum-99 isotope shortage. The CMS has also significantly raised the payment rate for cardiac CT, a move praised by imaging specialists.
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 21:45:03 GMT | Health Imaging