PET Probe May Aid in Cancer Detection and Treatment

"New PET Probe Developed to Aid in Cancer Detection and Treatment"

"Researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center spent seven years trying to better identify and understand the role of the deoxycytidine kinase (dCK) enzyme in cancer mutations through PET imaging- and findings published March 28 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America outline some exciting progress"

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In isolation, AUCs for diagnostic caths may miss mark

Appropriate use criteria (AUC) can be useful for decision-making, but is it a hard and fast answer? A prospective study found approximately one-third of patients diagnosed with blocked arteries would have been deemed inappropriate for angiography with 2012 AUCs. Read more here.

Additional PET/CT alters treatment, predicts survival for certain cancer patients

Studies reveal if additional PET/CT could improve cancer management with either radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy in a large population study set in Taiwan.

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DOTATATE PET/CT changed treatment plans for 60% of NET patients

PET/CT with Ga-68 DOTATATE has been found to change treatment plans in a majority of patients receiving initial evaluation and subsequent staging of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), according to the results of two referring physician surveys published Dec. 11 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine... 

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Universal's Reconditioning Process

Watch this exciting and comprehensive overview of our partner company, Universal Medical Resources, Inc here.

Neuroimaging in Art

The unorthodox work of one neuroscientist, paintings that depict the micro-structure of the brain, are dazzling to behold. The artist, Greg Dunn, has a PhD in neuroscience and an eye for the finer details of the elements of brain anatomy.

View his stunning artwork here.

Cognitive decline predicted by arterial spin labeling before symptoms appear

Arterial spin labeling (ASL), an MRI technique that doesn’t require contrast, may be able to depict early and subtle alterations in brain perfusion in cognitively normal older patients that can serve as a biomarker of preclinical dementia, according to a study published online in Radiology.

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MRI spots brain abnormalities after a single high school football season

High school football players may experience brain changes detectable with MRI after a single season of play, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

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Structural Changes in brain offer early insight into Alzheimer's

Trying to further our understanding of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has shown changes in brain connections could be an early biomarker of the disease.

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PET study highlights differences in smoking response between men and women

Researchers at Yale have confirmed that smoking cigarettes activates the brain’s pleasure and satisfaction response differently in men compared with women, a discovery that could help aid addiction treatment.

Using PET scans to analyze dopamine response, the researchers found that dopamine activation occurs faster and in different brain regions in men. Read more.

Cold noses more vulnerable to catching colds

Sounds like common sense, but there's more to it! One reason we tend to catch more colds in the winter may be because our noses are cold, but a new study suggests that our immune system does not work so well at lower temperatures.

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We care about your health-- stay warm, stay well!

Why is nuclear medicine important and relevant?

How does nuclear medicine works for patients and health providers? Why is nuclear medicine relevant and important? The answer is here.

How can neuroscience benefit vehicle safety?

For years, researchers have wondered why, if drivers continually follow the road while driving, do they make occasional jerky movements? Researchers think neuroscience can explain.

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Quantitative FET-PET makes the grade for advanced glioma

High grade astrocytoma is a particularly aggressive form of glioma. Parameters of PET imaging such as the minimal time-to-peak could help clinicians narrow in on the best line of treatment for each patient, according to a study published December 23 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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New Year Resolutions

It's January 7th-- one week into the new year! How well are you sticking to your New Year Resolutions?

Watch these incredible TED Talks for inspiration and motivation! Diagnostix Plus wishes you luck.

Diagnostix Plus is back---

-- with a new look for the new year!

Here's to a year of physical, mental, and financial prosperity to all our friends and clients. At Diagnostix Plus, your health and well being is of the utmost importance to us. Let Diagnostix Plus continue to serve you with the best care and attention in the upcoming year of 2015.

DIAGNOSTIX PLUS EN PERU:

SIEMPRE PENSANDO EN USTED…

 

Diagnostix Plus cuenta con un importante grupo de técnicos, ingenieros y especialistas que están siempre listos para ayudar en los proyectos de nuestros clientes.

Uno de ellos es Rubén Ceballos, Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Manager en radiología nuclear  y cardiología nuclear en (Lovelace Health System, Alburquerque , New Mexico, encargado de entrenamiento de nuevos tecnólogos, compra de nuevos equipos, inspección y control de calidad en nuclear medicine imaging.

Rubén tiene gran experiencia con cámaras Siemens E-Cam, Toshiba dual head and single head, ADAC Pegassys, Forte Dual Head, GE Hackeye, Entegra, Elscint Helix, Picker (Marconi), Meridian Philips.

Nuestro tecnólogo Ceballos es tan dedicado a su trabajo que aun cuando sale de vacaciones siempre está interesado en conocer gente del mundo de la medicina nuclear. Justamente a fines de Julio- Agosto el viajara a Perú para conocer el fascinante  Machu Pichu  y por supuesto también va a hacer una escala en Lima donde visitara algunos doctores locales. Si usted está interesado en comunicarse con Ceballos para hacerle algunas preguntas y obtener información, él muy amablemente estará disponible (en Lima desde el 29 al 8 de Agosto.

Para más información de contacto llame a Sonia al +01-201-530-5505 o envíe email a sonia@diagplus.com  o rxceba@gmail.com

Diagnostix Plus helps you to perform green SPECT!

We have more then 500 collimators in our inventory to upgrade SPECT camera capabilities.  Whether you have a legacy system which has been designated "end of life", by the manufacturer, or a current model SPECT, we will likely have a collimator set to  improve system performance.  Please e mail to info@diagplus.com  with individual requirements.

Diagnostix Plus is enthusiastic to be attending the SNMMI meeting in Vancouver, Canada. The meeting will begin the morning of June 8th and continue to June 11th, 2013. We are excited to see our valued customers. Don Bogutski will be available to discuss opportunities that deal with SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET, and PET/CT.

Office Staff: Sonia Andreola

Hello, my name is Sonia Andreola and I am the Diagnostix Plus, Inc. Commerce Manager for Latin America and Spain.  Additional duties which I am responsible for include; Social Media Marketing /Public Relations Specialist. When I was offered the opportunity to work at Diagnostix Plus, a company dedicated to  preserving older nuclear medicine systems I thought it would be something very difficult since the closest words on my technical dictionary were "scan" or "tomography", as tests that doctors prescribed for a family member or acquaintance. However, I accepted it because I like challenges and as a social Communicator and talent  I've previously worked on news to inform the community. I have a great amount of experience selling advertising, and providing customer services.  I have always enjoyed meeting the needs of customers. Helping with my technical knowledge and training, my boss, Don Bogutski offered patient and detailed teachings in the field of nuclear medicine. Today I can say that I have learned and I'm still learning about different SPECT and PET cameras, applications and services but above all, I appreciate the different needs of customers and provide them the best service.

Much of my work at the company is dedicated to my clients in South America and Spain. With each client close personal communication works best for understanding their individual situations and problems. Every sale requires many pages of emails and phone calls with questions, explanations, photos, alternatives, solutions and the pleasing reward of a job well done. Our belief is that each relationship is like a book and every sale a chapter.  Our goal is that each chapter correctly managed opens the opportunity to the next!

Español:

Hola, mi nombre es Sonia Andreola y soy Gerente de comercio con América Latina y España (Social Media Marketing / Especialista de relaciones públicas).

Cuando me ofrecieron la oportunidad de trabajar en Diagnostix Plus, una compañía dedicada a la venta de sistemas de medicina nuclear usados yo pensé que era algo muy difícil, lo mas cercano en mi diccionario técnico eran “scan”, o “tomografía computada” exámenes que doctores prescribieron a algún familiar o conocido. Sin embargo, acepte la propuesta porque me gustan los retos y siendo una comunicadora social y locutora no solo me he dedicado a trabajar en noticias e informar a la comunidad, también he dedicado mi tiempo a vender publicidad y atender gustosamente los requerimientos de los clientes ayudándolos a conseguir los mejores resultados. A toda mi experiencia se sumo la acertada y paciente enseñanza sobre el campo de la medicina nuclear, provista por mi jefe Don Bogutski. Hoy puedo decir que he aprendido y sigo aprendiendo sobre las diferentes cámaras, sobre sus diferentes aplicaciones y por sobre todo, puedo acercame a las diferentes necesidades de los clientes y brindarles el mejor servicio.

Gran parte de mi tiempo en la compañía lo dedico a mis clientes de Sudamérica y España con quienes los códigos de comunicación son particularmente estrechos. Cada venta es un amplio capitulo de emails y llamadas telefónicas con preguntas, explicaciones, fotos, alternativas, soluciones y la grata recompensa del trabajo bien hecho. Nuestra meta es que cada capitulo bien logrado abra la oportunidad al siguiente…