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It provides the latest news and information to save you time and keep you informed on our profession.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/snm/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/snm?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/xml/generic/logos/sb_logo.gifSNM SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/snm?sb_code=rssen-us23 Nov 2009 09:50:47 CSTSUVs on FDG-PET/CT provide clues on head, neck cancer recurrencehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DAC2B9D8F-C264-4FD7-81A4-4FD8296F1D60%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170A study of patients with head and neck squamous cell cancer found that higher standardized uptake values, or SUVs, on FDG-PET -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DAC2B9D8F-C264-4FD7-81A4-4FD8296F1D60%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTTop StoryStudy: 123I-mIBG imaging helps identify risk of arrhythmiahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DCC2C3D55-825C-4C41-9575-21CB0BDB6AA5%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170A follow-up study to the ADMIRE-HF trial showed that cardiac imaging using iobenguane I-123 helps pinpoint heart failure pati -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DCC2C3D55-825C-4C41-9575-21CB0BDB6AA5%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTClinical News & ResearchCovidien reports Q4 financial resultshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D761FB870-35AD-4B79-8FCD-212EA8421F9A%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170For the fourth quarter ending Sept.  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D761FB870-35AD-4B79-8FCD-212EA8421F9A%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTIndustry ReportNRG submits application for environmental study on planned reactorhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DF8E6DF47-30E4-4D09-922C-A66B5D8052B4%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170The Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group has submitted to the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environme -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DF8E6DF47-30E4-4D09-922C-A66B5D8052B4%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTInternational DevelopmentsHouse passes bill that would cancel physician fee cut, SGR formulahttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D293860D7-433C-48F0-80A5-933B3D1B83C4%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170The House of Representatives has passed the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act, legislation that would do away with the su -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D293860D7-433C-48F0-80A5-933B3D1B83C4%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTHealth PolicyNegotiations continue to keep health care overhaul alivehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DE2F7B0F8-3A27-4217-8E03-305F2B4E0C91%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170The Senate voted 60-39 to begin debate on a mammoth overhaul of the health care system.  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DE2F7B0F8-3A27-4217-8E03-305F2B4E0C91%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTHealth PolicyCanadian institute will explore alternatives for isotopeshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D5B719694-110E-4195-ADFF-37A9E6D5B4C4%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170Scientists at the Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ontario, have received research funding to study alternatives t -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D5B719694-110E-4195-ADFF-37A9E6D5B4C4%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTGrants and FundingWeb portals can improve communication, clinical resultshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DB0770149-2688-4F7B-B5D5-F03188F5BDFF%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170Hospitals could strengthen health care communication and bolster relationships with their doctors, staff and communities by h -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DB0770149-2688-4F7B-B5D5-F03188F5BDFF%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTAdvancing Health CareHouse Passes the "Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act"http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DC82E15E6-889A-4C71-8E09-1D57EFE2E55A%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170On Nov.  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3DC82E15E6-889A-4C71-8E09-1D57EFE2E55A%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTFrom SNMRegister now for "PET/CT Protocols -- Beyond One Size Fits All" webinarhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D5824BC5E-DCBB-493B-A108-FD946423FC86%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170On Dec. 8 -- attend from your home or office!  -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D5824BC5E-DCBB-493B-A108-FD946423FC86%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTFrom SNMCharles Darwin, English naturalisthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D00DDC539-51CA-4A15-B723-4B087581C38B%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life. -More- ]]>http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A170%26copyid%3D00DDC539-51CA-4A15-B723-4B087581C38B%26brief%3Dsnm%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drss&i=961327D1-1631-42B9-A329-3DBA00A6A17023 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CSTSmartQuote