As of 26 May 2022, new rules on in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDR) such as HIV tests, pregnancy tests or COVID-19 tests, are applicable across the European Union. The rules will better protect public health and patient safety in respect to these devices, bringing EU law in line with technological advances and progress in […]

A targeted radionuclide alpha therapy, 225Ac-DOTATATE, has been shown to have long-term anti-tumour effects in patients with advanced-stage gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs). Results from the Phase II study showed promising survival rates, high response rates and an acceptable toxicity profile, making 225Ac-DOTATATE a potential treatment option for patients who have exhausted other forms of therapy. […]

A novel artificial intelligence method can be used to generate high-quality “PET/CT” images and subsequently decrease radiation exposure to the patient. Developed by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, the method bypasses the need for CT-based attenuation correction, potentially allowing for more frequent PET imaging to monitor disease and treatment progression without radiation exposure from CT […]

A new PET imaging agent, 18F-AlF-FAPI-74, has been found to effectively monitor and predict treatment response of an up-and-coming cancer therapy. This non-invasive imaging approach has the potential to help inform important clinical decision-making early in the course of treatment – including re-dosing of therapy, dose optimization, change of therapeutic course, and many more – […]