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Development of a Quantitatively-Based 18F-FDG Infiltration Classifier of Topically Applied Sensor Readings
“Preliminary findings suggest that this classifier, calibrated using quantitative static PET measurements, dramatically improves infiltration severity classification compared to qualitative image analysis.” Full Text
Collection of Real-Time Data with a Modular Detector System to Assess Injection Quality
“An external detector device may be used to ascertain that an injection is sufficient within only a 60-second acquisition.” Full Text (subscription required).
Technical Note: Characterization of technology to detect residual injection site radioactivity
“The performance of the sensor was adequate for identification of excessive residual activity at an injection site. Its ability to provide feedback may be useful as a quality control measure for nuclear medicine injections.” Full Text
NRC Advisory Committee to Reevaluate 1980 Nuclear Medicine Policy
Policy Exempted Reporting of Flawed Injections of Radiopharmaceuticals. Lucerno Dynamics CEO: Update Policy to Protect Patients, Improve Care, and Prevent. Press Release
Assessing and Reducing FDG-PET/CT Radiotracer Infiltrations: Lessons in Quality Improvement Sustainability
Carilion Clinic’s experience with Lucerno’s system for quality assurance for PET injections was featured in a poster presentation at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network meeting in Orlando.
Lucerno Dynamics has simplified the ISO 13485:2016 Certification Process with Greenlight Guru
Lucerno use of electronic Quality Management System published as a case study by the software vendor, Greenlight Guru.
Nuclear Rheumatology? An initial investigation into quantification of arthritis-induced inflammation
Josh Knowland of Lucerno Dynamics delivered an oral presentation on quantification and monitoring of RA disease progression with simple topical detectors during SNMMI 2019 mid-winter meeting in California.
Usefulness of Topically Applied Sensors to Assess the Quality of 18F-FDG Injections and Validation Against Dynamic Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Images
“Since the quality and quantification of PET/CT studies are of clinical importance, sensor measurements acquired during the FDG uptake may prove to be a useful quality control measure to reduce infiltration rates and potentially improve patient care.” Full Text
2018 SNMMI Highlights Lecture: General Nuclear Medicine
In the October 1, 2018 JNM the SNMMI Annual Meeting Highlights Lecture is featured in an article. Two of the 12 most significant General Nuclear Medicine presentations during the 2018 SNMMI Annual Meeting were Lucerno presentations regarding our Multi-center Quality Improvement Project. Dr. Jacene’s selection of these two presentations suggests the importance of the topic and the findings.
Scintillating fiber measures radiotracer concentration in blood
Physics World published a research update news story on the 8/23/18 AIF article, after interviewing Lucerno co-founder Josh Knowland.
Practical Clinical Measurement of Radiotracer Concentration in Blood-Initial Device Concept and Feasibility Testing
“In experiments with phantom models, the prototype provided accurate measurements of β-emitting radiotracer concentration. The design will be refined for in vivo testing. The ability to routinely gather blood input function data would facilitate the adoption of kinetic modeling of PET data.” Full Text
CE Marking
Lucerno Dynamics has completed CE mark self-certification.