HAMBURG, Germany, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mediso is unveiling its new AnyScan® TRIO SPECT/CT, TheraMAX* scanner at the annual meeting of European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).

The new TheraMAX is specifically designed for serving the clinical needs of theranostic imaging. It features detectors and collimators developed for Targeted Radionuclide Therapies carried out with radioisotopes emitting not only alpha and beta particles, but high and ultra-high energy gamma photons like 177Lu, 212Pb, 131I, 225Ac and beyond.

The TheraMAX is equipped with three, large surface detectors (up to 5x larger than 12-detector CZT systems) surrounding the patients completely (360°). The 15.9mm thick NaI crystals ensure improved sensitivity for high energy photons, while the high-density sensor arrangement (123 PMT per detector head) allows high spatial resolution leading to PET-like image quality in all NM applications.

The 300% sensitivity gain compared to conventional dual-detector systems enables whole body 225Ac SPECT/CT in theranostic imaging, while this extreme total system response also allowing ultra-fast quantitative total-body SPECT/CT scans with 99mTc and LEHR-HS collimator. Moreover, novel multi-pinhole technology combined with Triple-NaI-Detectors provide outstanding performance for cardiology and neurology.

The integrated CT offers three performance levels: low-dose diagnostic scans, ultra-low dose protocol for attenuation and scatter correction and even “Zero-Dose” imaging with AI-powered SyCT** (Synthetic CT).

The first global site for the TheraMAX is the University Hospital Regensburg, Germany. Following a recent installation, Professor Dr. Dirk Hellwig, the head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine said “the new scanner will boost our diagnostic and theranostic workflow, leading to better patient care and it also opens new possibilities in clinical research”.

“With the development of the new TheraMAX, we extended the imaging capabilities of nuclear medicine departments by improving the diagnostic confidence of SPECT/CT examinations close to PET/CT” said Istvan Bagaméry, Managing Director of Mediso Ltd. “The TheraMAX transforms the clinical routine also with ultra-fast quantitative total-body scans.”

About Mediso

Mediso is a leading manufacturer of molecular imaging techniques to the health care and medical research institutions of the world.

Mediso has a complete profile of imaging research, system development, manufacturing, selling and servicing of multi-modality imaging devices. With over 35-years of expertise, 1400 clinical and 350 preclinical systems installed in over 100 countries, Mediso offers complete solutions from imaging devices to evaluation and quantification software.

*TheraMAX is the configuration name of AnyScan TRIO SPECT/CT with MAX/123-15.9 detector

**Regulatory approval pending

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The initiative allows banks to make payments through Nium using their existing Swift capabilities, eliminating the need for complex API integration and lowering cost of cross-border transfers

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, today announced that financial institutions can now leverage Swift capabilities and their existing Swift infrastructure to connect to Nium’s global real-time payments network. This connection provides an efficient and cost-effective solution for financial institutions to connect to Nium’s global infrastructure, eliminating the need for costly and resource-intensive API integrations. Cross-border payments initiated via Swift can be completed on Nium’s network, resulting in faster settlement, end-to-end transparency, and full traceability for most popular corridors.

For global businesses, navigating disparate financial systems and message formats can be a barrier to market expansion. The lack of standardization, coupled with the need for tailored integrations, often limits access to new opportunities. However, as the industry moves to more standardization, Nium looks to serve as a payment messaging facilitator, supporting existing messaging formats, while bridging the path to new standards. This connection supports Swift MT message formats and ISO 20022 messaging, the latter of which the industry is in the process of migrating as the new standard of cross-border payments worldwide.

“Nium has become the connecting point to the world of real-time money movement,” said Alex Johnson, Chief Payments Officer at Nium. “Our global network includes connections to all the popular real-time payment systems. We understand that integrating with a new set of APIs can require significant investment from already resource-constrained teams. This new capability makes it easy to redirect existing payment flows to Nium and benefit almost immediately from the speed, transparency, and security of our real-time payments network.”

More than 80% of payments completed on Nium’s network will settle within 15-minutes, an important consideration in today’s on-demand economy. Nium receives MT/ISO messages and uses its global infrastructure to route these messages through local clearing and real-time payment rails. Nium ensures that Swift’s GPI tracker is updated in real-time, allowing institutions to continue leveraging this existing solution for payment traceability.

The initiative limits integration efforts, streamlines transaction screening and monitoring processes, provides transparency on payment costs, and minimizes intermediaries — resulting in fewer points of failure, better error handling, and improved data flow. Additionally, given Nium’s “zero-deduction” flows, beneficiaries are guaranteed to receive the full amount sent, without additional fees.

Ouribank, one of Brazil’s leading foreign exchange banks with more than USD$29 billion in transactions processed, is one of the first financial institutions to implement this connection. “The connection of Ouribank with Nium through the Swift network represents a significant advancement for our international operations,” said Bruno Foresti, Director at Ouribank. “This initiative allows us to perform international payments instantly (a major differentiator of Nium) and reliably, ensuring that our customers can transfer funds securely and efficiently. This integration with Swift into the Nium network, strengthens our ability to offer innovative and high-quality financial solutions, with real-time payments aligned with our mission to transform borders into possibilities.”

For more information on how to connect to Nium via Swift, visit here.

About Nium

Nium, the leading global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 220+ markets, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium’s growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licences and authorisations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

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CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The year’s most impactful journalism was on display during the 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards show, which aired Sunday, Oct. 20, on Scripps News.

The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards judges – a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders – selected the winning news organizations from 775 entries across 14 categories.

“From investigations into the influence of the Supreme Court to exposés on the hidden dangers of life-saving medical equipment, the reporting highlighted in this year’s program showcases the power of the journalism industry to change lives and shape the world,” said Meredith Delaney, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund.

The awards show, hosted by Scripps News anchor Christian Bryant, featured guest appearances from John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver“; David Muir, anchor of “ABC World News Tonight”; Soledad O’Brien, host of “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien“; and Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of “PBS News Hour.”

Scripps News will rebroadcast the show in its entirety at 8 p.m. ET Saturday, Oct. 26. It will also replay on some of Scripps’ local stations October through December (air dates and times will vary depending on the market).

The winners of the 71st Scripps Howard Journalism Awards:

Excellence in Audio Storytelling, honoring Jack R. Howard: The Boston Globe in association with HBO Documentary Films – “Murder in Boston“

Excellence in Breaking News: The Associated Press – “Deadly Maui Wildfires“

Excellence in Business/Financial Reporting: The New York Times – “Alone and Exploited“

Excellence in Environmental Reporting, honoring Edward W. “Ted” Scripps II: The Washington Post – “The Human Limit“

Distinguished Service to the First Amendment, honoring Edward Willis Scripps: The Kansas City Star and The Wichita Eagle – “Marion Record Raid“

Excellence in Innovation, honoring Roy W. Howard: ProPublica and The Desert Sun – “Thirsty Valley“

Excellence in Local/Regional Investigative Reporting: The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Columbus Dispatch, Akron Beacon Journal, Canton Repository – “Chaos in Ohio’s Youth Lockups“

Excellence in Local Video Storytelling, honoring Jack. R. Howard: KARE-TV Minneapolis – “KARE 11 Investigates: Broken Promises“

Excellence in Multimedia Journalism: Reuters – “The Bat Lands“

Excellence in Narrative Human-Interest Storytelling, honoring Ernie Pyle: NPR – “Ukraine Kindergarten“

Excellence in National/International Investigative Reporting, the Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize: ProPublica – “Friends of the Court“

Excellence in National/International Video Storytelling, honoring Jack R. Howard: FRONTLINE (PBS) and The Associated Press – “20 Days in Mariupol“

Excellence in Opinion Writing: Los Angeles Times – “Inside Out: Normalizing Incarceration to Increase Public Safety“

Excellence in Visual Human-Interest Storytelling: MSNBC – “On Assignment with Richard Engel: Ukraine’s Secret Resistance“

Impact Award: The New York Times – “Alone and Exploited“

Judges’ comments: “‘Alone and Exploited is a vital, well told story for our time when America’s gaze is set on the U.S.-Mexico border. Hannah Dreier looks past the rhetoric and optics on our southern border, instead focusing her investigation on the real source of our immigration issue in the United States — the workplace. Smartly, she homed in on the most vulnerable of workers — immigrant children. She tells this story with important ground-breaking data, but most importantly, with the voices of these vulnerable children who often go unheard.”

View the full gallery of finalists here.

The Scripps Howard Fund, in partnership with the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), also announced the winners and finalists for its two journalism education awards:

Teacher of the Year Nicole Kraft, The Ohio State University

Administrator of the Year:  Ann Brill, University of Kansas

Media contact: Molly Miossi, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3713, molly.miossi@scripps.com 

About the Scripps Howard Fund
The Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity established by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), is dedicated to creating informed and engaged communities through journalism education, childhood literacy and local causes. At the crossroads of the classroom and the newsroom, the Fund is a leader in supporting journalism through scholarships, internships, minority recruitment and development and First Amendment causes. The Scripps Howard Awards stand as one of the industry’s top honors for outstanding journalism. The Fund’s annual “If You Give a Child a Book …” childhood literacy campaign has distributed thousands of new books to children in need across the nation. The Fund partners with Scripps brands to create awareness of local issues and support organizations that build thriving communities. The Scripps Howard Fund administers funding for the Scripps Howard Foundation, a private foundation established in 1962 to advance charitable causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company and the Scripps and Howard families.  

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