If you own a nuclear medicine camera, you know that consistent maintenance is key to keeping the camera running in top shape. Proper maintenance ensures that your camera provides you with the highest possible quality images for the longest amount of time. From an investment standpoint, preventative maintenance pays for itself dozens of times over because it allows you to maximize what you initially spent on the camera. Most often, issues with gamma cameras arise over time, and consistent, comprehensive maintenance checks will ensure the optimal performance of your system. Additionally, a vali ..read more

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men in the US, behind skin cancers. 11% of men will be diagnosed with it, and 2.5% will die from it. It’s also one of the most difficult disease states to identify in men due to the length of time it takes to manifest symptoms to treat. That’s why early screening is critical for healthcare providers to help their patients. A new option, PSMA PET scans, stands above the rest as the most effective screening method. Read on to learn more in our PSMA prostate cancer guide. How Does It Work? One way to understand the scan is to break down its ac ..read more

PET/CT scanners have an 85% or higher level of accuracy in identifying certain types of cancers. The latest generation of PET/CT machines and linear accelerators have many advantages for your oncology practice. To get the best performance and longest life from your equipment, you need a service contract. Learn more about PET/CT and linear accelerator service contracts and how TTG Imaging Solutions can help. Benefits of PET/CT and Linear Accelerators for Oncology Practices Adding a PET/CT machine or linear accelerator enhances the offerings at your oncology practice. You can take a more compre ..read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical imaging, cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has emerged as a powerful tool for diagnosing and assessing cardiac conditions. This non-invasive imaging technique has witnessed remarkable growth, revolutionizing the way heart diseases are diagnosed and managed. In this blog, we will delve into the current trends, equipment requirements, training for technologists, and the advantages and disadvantages of CCTA compared to traditional heart catheterization. Current Trends in Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography Cardiac CT technology has witne ..read more

Radiopharmaceuticals have revolutionized the field of nuclear medicine, enabling the accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of various medical conditions. These specialized drugs combine pharmaceutical agents with radioactive isotopes, allowing healthcare professionals to visualize and treat diseases at a molecular level. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the radiopharmaceutical industry and its history and explore radiopharmaceutical availability. Additionally, we will highlight the role of TTG Imaging Solutions as a leading provider of high-quality radiopharmaceuticals that en ..read more

Below, you will learn about turnkey solutions from TTG Imaging Solutions. These include the Nuclear, Echo, and Vascular Testing Programs. Nuclear Testing Program Nuclear medicine is a unique medical specialty using radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. These substances are injected into the body or swallowed, and then a special camera detects the substances, creating images of the inside of the body. Nuclear medicine has many applications. For example, it can identify cancer and heart disease or detect infections. It can also check organ function. While many people are famili ..read more

The medical device manufacturing industry, which comprises over 5,000 establishments, undergoes strict regulations for the efficacy and safety of medical devices. As such, manufacturers need to have adequate quality management systems (QMS) in place. Being ISO 13485 and 9001 certified can help manufacturers in this industry meet the requirements of a QMS. In particular, ISO 13485 allows them to comply with requirements for making medical devices. On the other hand, ISO 9001 offers specifications for a QMS. As a stakeholder in this industry, you need to understand why working with an ISO-certi ..read more

Echocardiography is a non invasive diagnostic tool used to assess the structure and function of the heart. Advancements in technology have transformed the way we perform echocardiography, leading to more accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of cardiovascular diseases. 3D Echo 3D echo provides a detailed, real-time view of the heart in three dimensions. It allows better visualization of the heart’s structure and function, making it easier to diagnose and treat conditions such as valve disease, congenital heart defects and heart failure. 3D has also been used in guiding valve replacement ..read more

The field of medical imaging has seen a rapid evolution in the last few decades, with newer technologies and techniques being developed constantly. One such technology that has revolutionized medical imaging is the PET/CT imaging system. A combination of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT), this imaging modality provides a more comprehensive view of the body and is highly useful in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions. If you are currently operating a PET imaging department, upgrading to a PET/CT imaging department can bring many benefits. Here ..read more

Did you know that medical imaging began in 1895? Medical imaging has made leaps and bounds since then, and most of it relies on digital data. Computers and software have made the medical imaging process much easier and more efficient. It is also easier to store important client information, but many medical imaging professionals still encounter problems when backing up data, while others don’t think about it all. But why is data backup for medical professionals so important? If a computer crashes, the data backup will save hours of work and heartache for the sites. Keep reading to learn more ..read more