It has long been believed that hormone therapy could have neuroprotective effects on the brain. However, new data suggests that this isn't the case for every woman.

The supply of Mo-99 and Tc-99m—the most commonly utilized medical isotopes in the world—could be cut by as much as 40% until the reactor in the Netherlands is up and running again.

By binding the substance to a radiotracer, experts were able to improve the accuracy of identifying these tumors by as much as 30% compared to the standard of care.

The increased follow-up of recommended imaging exams combined with the efficiency of its use also generated an additional $9,000 in revenue per month at one organization.

“No one wants to get surgery if they can avoid it. Now we have a powerful tool to help patients and their doctors predict who would benefit from surgery after initial chemotherapy and radiation."

The Obsidio Conformable Embolic is routinely used for vascular embolization procedures.

Dana Ataya, MD, is backed by Moffitt Cancer Center's band, The ReMissions.