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Examining molecular imaging's hot future

The December issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine carries specific conclusions and recommendations on how the medical community can harness the power of molecular imaging and therapy to manage diseases and improve the quality of life for patients. "Shaping the Future: The 2006 SNM Molecular Imaging Summit" provides the first-ever look at molecular imaging's potential -- as seen by medical professionals, scientists, industry representatives, and funding and regulatory officials -- in a special expanded section of the society's flagship journal.

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