Louisa Cockbill[email protected]Clinical NewsNew device can measure PET radiotracer concentrationStatic PET images enable a qualitative assessment of the distribution of a radiotracer, but to improve disease prediction, a more quantitative approach is required. A retired radiation oncologist and an electrical engineer have joined forces to develop a clinically useful device.September 26, 2018Clinical NewsMRI quantifies magnetic targeting of tumorsTo avoid the adverse impact of chemotherapy on healthy tissue, a useful targeting mechanism is to magnetically guide nanocarriers of toxic drugs to tumors using an applied magnetic field. The method is cheap and easy, but it lacks a quantifiable way of evaluating targeting efficiency.August 19, 2018Page 1 of 1Top StoriesTributes & ObitsFarewell event for Henrik Thomsen goes ahead in DenmarkCopenhagen University’s Herlev and Gentofte Hospital has hosted a farewell symposium for the contrast agent pioneer Prof. Henrik S. Thomsen. It was attended by 150 invited guests.Womens ImagingSpanish group spells out pros and cons of CEMWomens ImagingDutch team reveals growing acceptance of DBTNuclear MedicinePET scans identify people at early risk for cognitive declineUltrasoundLung POCUS can boost dyspnea diagnosis in emergency setting