A method is described for labeling autologous leukocytes with indium-111 oxine, which is
used for localizing inflammatory processes. To an aqueous solution of indium-111 chloride …

TO THE EDITOR: During radionuclide gastric emptying (RGE) studies, we sometimes
administer the drug metoclopramide (MCP) to hasten gastric emptying in those patients having …

Quality control testing of 99m Tc macroaggregated albumin injection, USP (Tc-MAA) should
include determination of radiochemical purity and particle size. We evaluated the variability …

We performed radiochromatographic analysis of four commercial MDP bone kits to evaluate
their performance under normal and less favorable conditions. Specifically, we evaluated …

Current modalities used for the detection and treatment of cancer suffer from the lack of
specificity for tumor cells. Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies have been, and continue to be, …

A radiopharmacy generates a multitude of radioactive waste products including syringes,
gloves, needles, absorbent paper, and expired and unused radiopharmaceuticals. We …

Articles in recent issues of liealtli-relntcd journals that the editors believe are pertinent to
contemporary pharmacy practice in organized health-care settings; categorized according to the …

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Approved a preliminary budget for ASHP for calen dar year 1986, subject to further adjustment …

… Bearce Robert W. Beightol J. Edward Bell Sharon Bennett John A. Benvenuto Richard C. …
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REPLY: The comment made by Dr. Klein is correct, but it is not appropriate for our study. This
is because we took in consideration different criteria in defining positivity for calculation of …