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Author Archives: Jennifer Lilly Gutiérrez
Continuing Ed: Review of Radiopharmaceutical Use in Medicine
By: Jennifer Gutiérrez, BS, CNMT, RT(N)(CT) Radioisotopes, also known as radionuclides and radioactive isotopes, are used in both therapeutic and diagnostic applications in the medical field. According to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, approximately a third of all patients in the U.S. admitted to … Continue reading
Survey on Radiology Technologist job market blames imaging schools over economy
We asked 135 radiology professionals their opinions on the current job market for radiology technologists, and they sure did have a lot to say: 4,087 words to be exact. This issue is weighing heavy on the profession, and seems to … Continue reading
Continuing Ed: Lung Cancer: Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment
By: Jennifer Gutiérrez, BS, CNMT, RT(N)(CT) Definition: Lung cancer, a malignancy of the lungs, is defined as an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or more of the lungs. Etiology Over 165,000 people die of lung cancer every year in the United States. Lung cancer composes 28% … Continue reading
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Updates: Nuclear Medicine Advanced Associate (NMAA) Master Degree Program
The first NMAA exam was administered in June of this year at the SNM Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Four candidates sat for (and passed) the exam after completing an MIS (Master of Imaging Science) from the University of … Continue reading
F18 FLT: Imaging cell proliferation in contrast to cell metabolism in PET tumor imaging
Investigational radioisotope, F-18 FLT (fluorothymidine), is showing promise in clinical trials in it’s ability to assess response to cancer treatment. Research into the clinical applications of the FLT radiotracer has been underway for over 10 years. After FDA approval for … Continue reading
Could Positron Emission Mammography (PEM) replace Breast MRI?
A recent NIH study has found PEM to have greater specificity than Breast MRI in detecting cancerous and benign lesions of the breast, and with a 26% higher Positive Predictive Value than Breast MRI, PEM could result in a reduction in unnecessary breast biopsies. This results in reduced patient trauma as well as lower costs associated with breast cancer detection and staging. Continue reading
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Tagged breast cancer, PEM, positron emission mammography
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Career advice for Technologists in a shrinking job market
The job market for radiology techs has been pretty bleak across the country over the past few years, and many technologists are looking for ways to move into other areas of the industry, either for more opportunities, or just a … Continue reading
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Tagged career advice, career updates, education, job market, nuclear medicine technologists, technologists, training
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Spanish for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist (and other healthcare professionals!)
Communicating with our patients is a huge part of our job and our responsibility as medical professionals. When we’re unable to tell our patients what we need from them, and are unable to find out what they need from us, … Continue reading
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Tagged nuclear medicine technologists, patient care, technologists
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Global Shortages of Tc99m: Information and Recommendations
By Jennifer Lilly, CNMT, RT(N)(CT) Global shortages of Tc-99m have had an impact on the nuclear medicine industry for the past few years. This is a result of the shutdown of at least 2 nuclear reactors, located in Ontario, Canada … Continue reading
The importance of industry updates
Keeping up with current industry news helps provide us with information and resources to support our industry expertise. The writers and contributors for the maiBlog will provide the lastest industry news and opinions of professionals in the medical and scientific … Continue reading