Calcific diskitis (CD) is a rare condition characterized by inflammation and calcification of an intervertebral disk, typically causing localized back pain. We present the case of a 65-y-old woman ...

Pharmacology principles provide a key understanding that underpins the clinical and research roles of nuclear medicine practitioners. This article is the second in a series of articles that aims to ...

The purpose of this document is to assist nuclear medicine practitioners in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of gated equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography (ERNA) ...

This guideline was developed by the SNM to describe important factors common to most nuclear medicine procedures. It is intended to guide nuclear medicine practitioners in establishing policies and ...

One of the most exciting career advancement opportunities in recent times has been the development of the advanced practice career track for nuclear medicine technologists. The office at the ...

As the field of nuclear medicine continues to evolve, a need for new leaders will emerge and leadership development will become critical. “Authentic leadership” is an emerging leadership style rooted ...

This article is the second part of a continuing education series reviewing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. The term HIPAA should be familiar to those who work ...

instrumentation SPECT SPECT/CT image fusion attenuation correction For many years, physicians have been faced with the dilemma of identifying a region of increased uptake on a nuclear medicine image ...

Pharmacology principles provide key understanding that underpins the clinical and research roles of nuclear medicine practitioners. The scope of practice of the nuclear medicine technologist demands ...

There is an emerging need for greater understanding of pharmacology principles among technical staff. Indeed, the responsibility of dose preparation and administration, under any level of supervision, ...

Cardiac CT (CCT) is rapidly evolving as a noninvasive imaging modality. Newer technologic developments in CCT allow the comprehensive assessment of cardiovascular anatomy, including the coronary ...

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is an international scientific and professional organization founded in 1954 to promote the science, technology, and practical application ...