Co-founder of clinical Molecular Imaging and Theranostics industry with 30 year’s experience in development and commercialization of novel technology and numerous companies.
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting... more The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of 18F-FDG PET/CT for oncologic imaging of adult and pediatric patients. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS PET is a tomographic scintigraphic technique in which a computer-generated image of local radioactive tracer dis-tribution in tissues is produced through the detection of annihilation photons that are emitted when radionuclides introduced into the body decay and release positrons. 18F-FDG PET is a tomographic imaging technique that uses a radiolabeled analog of glucose, 18F-FDG, to image relative glucose use rates in various tissues. Because glucose use is increased in many malignancies, 18F-FDG PET is a sensi-tive method for detecting, staging, and monitoring the
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting... more The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of 18 F-FDG PET/CT for oncologic imaging of adult and pediatric patients. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS PET is a tomographic scintigraphic technique in which a computer-generated image of local radioactive tracer distribution in tissues is produced through the detection of annihilation photons that are emitted when radionuclides introduced into the body decay and release positrons. 18F-FDG PET is a tomographic imaging technique that uses a radiolabeled analog of glucose, 18F-FDG, to image relative glucose use rates in various tissues. Because glucose use is increased in many malignancies, 18F-FDG PET is a sensitive method for detecting, staging, and monitoring the
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2002
1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. ... more 1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. Holbrook S. PMID: 11871354 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Publication Types: News. MeSH Terms. Forecasting; Gamma Cameras ...
As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient ca... more As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient care delivered by allied health professionals. At the same time, it has been shown that allied health professionals often lack confidence in their knowledge of genetics as a result of limited education about genetics. The current study was an interdisciplinary effort devised to explore Internet resources for learning about human genetics as they apply to the allied health professions. A rating scale was developed to assess the format and the content of the websites and to assess other websites that may be identified in the future. Four of the seven websites that received the highest mean ratings are discussed in more detail. Two of the websites address basic concepts in genetics, and the other two provide resources for current topics and research in genetics as it pertains to patient care.
![Figure][1] D. SCOTT HOLBROOK CNMT, FSNMTS The evolution of nuclear medicine into molecular imag... more ![Figure][1] D. SCOTT HOLBROOK CNMT, FSNMTS The evolution of nuclear medicine into molecular imaging will significantly impact nuclear medicine technologists over the next decade. Researchers are now examining the molecular-level characteristics of diseases and exploring new ways to manage and treat illnesses. With continual advances being made in molecular biology and medical imaging, the potential of molecular imaging to provide new insights, treatments, and diagnostic methods is enormous and will considerably affect the health care of our patients. As molecular imaging becomes a significant force in clinical practice, the imaging community will assume an expanded role in medical care. SNMTS technologists will be part of … [1]: pending:yes
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Sep 1, 2013
As I begin my year as SNMMI-TS president, I am excited to begin working with members, peer associ... more As I begin my year as SNMMI-TS president, I am excited to begin working with members, peer associations, health-care providers, and others to ensure that the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging continues to advance and to benefit patients. I hope to challenge technologists to expand their horizons and embrace the new opportunities available today. My top priority as SNMMI-TS president is to facilitate the transition of new drugs and technologies into routine clinical practice, providing education and research opportunities for technologists. Over the past 18 months, we have had several new tracers and therapies approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-florbetapir for dementia imaging, 99m Tc-tilmanocept injection for lymphatic mapping, and, most recently, 223 Ra for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. The role of technologists in the translation of these agents and therapies into clinical practice is an important one. Education and professional development are critical to bringing technologists up to speed on the latest in their field. SNMMI has always provided high-quality education, and I will also focus my efforts in the coming year on ensuring that the Society offers continuing education and training opportunities that will fully prepare technologists to utilize new tracers, therapies, and modalities. Regulations, both national and state-specific, also have a large impact on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging technology. In this leadership term year, SNMMI will take a more targeted approach and work with states that currently have no technologist licensing regulations to ensure quality in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. One regulatory issue of interest to nuclear medicine technologists is compounding for radiopharmaceuticals. In October 2012, there was an outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated injectable steroids manufactured by New England Compounding Center that killed more than 60 people and sickened nearly 750. This outbreak led to many questions regarding regulatory oversight and legal authority over compounding pharmacies. Many nuclear medicine technologists currently compound radiopharmaceuticals according to practices established by U.S. Pharmacopeia Convention (USP) ,797.-a general chapter in the USP that describes requirements for the preparation of sterile drugs, including radiopharmaceuticals. With the fallout from the fungal meningitis outbreak, nuclear medicine professionals were concerned that the
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2002
1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. ... more 1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. Holbrook S. PMID: 11871354 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Publication Types: News. MeSH Terms. Forecasting; Gamma Cameras ...
As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient ca... more As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient care delivered by allied health professionals. At the same time, it has been shown that allied health professionals often lack confidence in their knowledge of genetics as a result of limited education about genetics. The current study was an interdisciplinary effort devised to explore Internet resources for learning about human genetics as they apply to the allied health professions. A rating scale was developed to assess the format and the content of the websites and to assess other websites that may be identified in the future. Four of the seven websites that received the highest mean ratings are discussed in more detail. Two of the websites address basic concepts in genetics, and the other two provide resources for current topics and research in genetics as it pertains to patient care.
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2006
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting... more The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of 18 F-FDG PET/CT for oncologic imaging of adult and pediatric patients.
As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient ca... more As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient care delivered by allied health professionals. At the same time, it has been shown that allied health professionals often lack confidence in their knowledge of genetics as a result of limited ...
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting... more The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of 18F-FDG PET/CT for oncologic imaging of adult and pediatric patients. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS PET is a tomographic scintigraphic technique in which a computer-generated image of local radioactive tracer dis-tribution in tissues is produced through the detection of annihilation photons that are emitted when radionuclides introduced into the body decay and release positrons. 18F-FDG PET is a tomographic imaging technique that uses a radiolabeled analog of glucose, 18F-FDG, to image relative glucose use rates in various tissues. Because glucose use is increased in many malignancies, 18F-FDG PET is a sensi-tive method for detecting, staging, and monitoring the
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting... more The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of 18 F-FDG PET/CT for oncologic imaging of adult and pediatric patients. II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS PET is a tomographic scintigraphic technique in which a computer-generated image of local radioactive tracer distribution in tissues is produced through the detection of annihilation photons that are emitted when radionuclides introduced into the body decay and release positrons. 18F-FDG PET is a tomographic imaging technique that uses a radiolabeled analog of glucose, 18F-FDG, to image relative glucose use rates in various tissues. Because glucose use is increased in many malignancies, 18F-FDG PET is a sensitive method for detecting, staging, and monitoring the
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2002
1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. ... more 1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. Holbrook S. PMID: 11871354 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Publication Types: News. MeSH Terms. Forecasting; Gamma Cameras ...
As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient ca... more As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient care delivered by allied health professionals. At the same time, it has been shown that allied health professionals often lack confidence in their knowledge of genetics as a result of limited education about genetics. The current study was an interdisciplinary effort devised to explore Internet resources for learning about human genetics as they apply to the allied health professions. A rating scale was developed to assess the format and the content of the websites and to assess other websites that may be identified in the future. Four of the seven websites that received the highest mean ratings are discussed in more detail. Two of the websites address basic concepts in genetics, and the other two provide resources for current topics and research in genetics as it pertains to patient care.
![Figure][1] D. SCOTT HOLBROOK CNMT, FSNMTS The evolution of nuclear medicine into molecular imag... more ![Figure][1] D. SCOTT HOLBROOK CNMT, FSNMTS The evolution of nuclear medicine into molecular imaging will significantly impact nuclear medicine technologists over the next decade. Researchers are now examining the molecular-level characteristics of diseases and exploring new ways to manage and treat illnesses. With continual advances being made in molecular biology and medical imaging, the potential of molecular imaging to provide new insights, treatments, and diagnostic methods is enormous and will considerably affect the health care of our patients. As molecular imaging becomes a significant force in clinical practice, the imaging community will assume an expanded role in medical care. SNMTS technologists will be part of … [1]: pending:yes
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, Sep 1, 2013
As I begin my year as SNMMI-TS president, I am excited to begin working with members, peer associ... more As I begin my year as SNMMI-TS president, I am excited to begin working with members, peer associations, health-care providers, and others to ensure that the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging continues to advance and to benefit patients. I hope to challenge technologists to expand their horizons and embrace the new opportunities available today. My top priority as SNMMI-TS president is to facilitate the transition of new drugs and technologies into routine clinical practice, providing education and research opportunities for technologists. Over the past 18 months, we have had several new tracers and therapies approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-florbetapir for dementia imaging, 99m Tc-tilmanocept injection for lymphatic mapping, and, most recently, 223 Ra for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. The role of technologists in the translation of these agents and therapies into clinical practice is an important one. Education and professional development are critical to bringing technologists up to speed on the latest in their field. SNMMI has always provided high-quality education, and I will also focus my efforts in the coming year on ensuring that the Society offers continuing education and training opportunities that will fully prepare technologists to utilize new tracers, therapies, and modalities. Regulations, both national and state-specific, also have a large impact on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging technology. In this leadership term year, SNMMI will take a more targeted approach and work with states that currently have no technologist licensing regulations to ensure quality in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging. One regulatory issue of interest to nuclear medicine technologists is compounding for radiopharmaceuticals. In October 2012, there was an outbreak of fungal meningitis caused by contaminated injectable steroids manufactured by New England Compounding Center that killed more than 60 people and sickened nearly 750. This outbreak led to many questions regarding regulatory oversight and legal authority over compounding pharmacies. Many nuclear medicine technologists currently compound radiopharmaceuticals according to practices established by U.S. Pharmacopeia Convention (USP) ,797.-a general chapter in the USP that describes requirements for the preparation of sterile drugs, including radiopharmaceuticals. With the fallout from the fungal meningitis outbreak, nuclear medicine professionals were concerned that the
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2002
1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. ... more 1. J Nucl Med. 2002 Feb;43(2):11N-12N. Nuclear medicine and PET: Frost & Sullivan see gains. Holbrook S. PMID: 11871354 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Publication Types: News. MeSH Terms. Forecasting; Gamma Cameras ...
As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient ca... more As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient care delivered by allied health professionals. At the same time, it has been shown that allied health professionals often lack confidence in their knowledge of genetics as a result of limited education about genetics. The current study was an interdisciplinary effort devised to explore Internet resources for learning about human genetics as they apply to the allied health professions. A rating scale was developed to assess the format and the content of the websites and to assess other websites that may be identified in the future. Four of the seven websites that received the highest mean ratings are discussed in more detail. Two of the websites address basic concepts in genetics, and the other two provide resources for current topics and research in genetics as it pertains to patient care.
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine, 2006
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting... more The purpose of these guidelines is to assist physicians in recommending, performing, interpreting, and reporting the results of 18 F-FDG PET/CT for oncologic imaging of adult and pediatric patients.
As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient ca... more As the field of genetics continues to grow at a rapid rate, so does the application to patient care delivered by allied health professionals. At the same time, it has been shown that allied health professionals often lack confidence in their knowledge of genetics as a result of limited ...
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