Envoy: Iran ready for next round of talks Nov 3, 2009
Tehran said the Tehran research reactor needs the fuel to produce radioisotope for medical treatment of patients suffering from cancer, according to Soltanieh. The IAEA is obliged to carry out its task based on Clause 1 and2 of its Charter and "We are ready to purchase our required fuel under supervision of IAEA in the same method that we purchased it from Argentina 30 years ago," he was quoted as saying. (Xinhuanet, China)
New genetic link between cardiac arrhythmias and thyroid dysfunction identified Sep 21, 2009
Using micro positron emission tomography (microPET), Dr. Abbott and his team visualized the accumulation in the mouse thyroid of an iodine radioisotope in real-time. They found that absorption of the radioisotope in the thyroid was greatly impaired in mice lacking the KCNE2 gene. (EurekAlert!)
Worldwide isotope shortage continues to pose significant challenges Sep 9, 2009
SNM recently conducted a survey of nuclear pharmaciespharmacies that supply the critical radioisotope Technetium-99m, which is used in more than 16 million nuclear medicine tests each year in the United Statesto assess, anecdotally, the impact of the worldwide medical isotope shortage. According to the survey, 60 percent of radiopharmacies have been impacted by the most recent shortage. (EurekAlert!)
Hopkinton selectmen hopefuls make the rounds May 17, 2009
In addition to her selectmen's post, Pratt, a retiree who holds a master's degree in chemistry and previously worked in radioisotope medical research, serves on a number of regional planning groups. She said she prides herself in conducting thorough research and an ability to approach any power broker. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Ongoing worldwide shortage of medical isotopes could threaten patient care, says expert Mar 19, 2009
Around 80 per cent of clinical nuclear medicine work is dependent on the routine availability of the radioisotope molybdenum-99 (Mo-99), from which Tc-99m is derived, which has a half-life of three days and cannot therefore be stockpiled. Ninety-five per cent of the world's Mo-99 is produced by five commercial nuclear reactors NRU at Chalk River in Canada, HFR at Petten in The Netherland, BR-2 at Fleurus in Belgium, OSIRIS at Saclay in France and SAFARI-1 at Pelindaba in South Africa. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Legal abortions 2 Mar 19, 2009
" She spoke at KKK rallies and was a beloved author and great influence of Adolf Hitler who put her eugenics philosophy into practice. Ever heard of the Holocaust? Do some in depth research before refuting these facts. She is no heroine.Now let s discuss "bad science". I assume the "ban" on embryonic stem cell research is referred to here. Under Bush, restrictions were placed on federal funding of research using stem cells derived from human embryos after August 10, 2001, the date on which he... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
* Taiwan News Quick Takes Mar 6, 2009
Iridium-192 is used as an industrial radioisotope to locate areas of weakness in metal pipes. It is also used in radiation treatment of some cancers and in radiotherapy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
