Passing the torch from Liège to Antwerp, BELNUC has the pleasure to announce its 20^th bi-annual symposium to be held in the city on the river Scheldt.

This cosmopolitan, down to earth city is full of fascinating architecture and historical institutions, complemented by a lively nightlife.

Watch the trailer below and save the date on your calendar: May 7-9^th 2021!

Over the past decade, the International Atomic Energy Agency, part of the United Nations family of organizations,
has conducted a number of surveys of worldwide cardiac imaging practice. Cardiac imaging laboratories worldwide have been impacted by COVID-19. The INCAPS team believes that it is important to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT practice worldwide. We have developed a survey to assess this impact and would be grateful for your participation if you practice in either of these modalities.

You can complete the survey here before May 30^th!

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has developed a virtual educational program. These webinars are intended as a platform to promote the value of cardiovascular molecular imaging. We expect molecular imaging researchers and trainees to interact and learn from each other, and network virtually with global leaders in cardiovascular molecular imaging. The format is highly interactive with an expert discussant catalyzing the discussion and time for attendee questions.

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In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, SNMMI President Dr. Vasken Dilsizian announced yesterday that the SNMMI 2020 Annual Meeting that was scheduled to be held in New Orleans (June 13-16) will be replaced by a Virtual Edition (July 11–14). This truly innovative virtual experience will be free for all SNMMI members, with discounted registration available for nonmembers.

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What is the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on nuclear medicine in Europe? Colleagues from Germany and Italy are running online questionnaires to help gather insights in how we are adapting our practice. Contribute your piece of the puzzle!

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Recognizing current operational challenges, the FANC/AFCN has decided to exempt doctors who use ionising radiation in medicine from the continuous training necessary for the renewal of their license, as far as the year 2020 is concerned. In addition, it has been decided that all physicians using ionising radiation in medicine whose license expires between 13 March 2020 and 31 August 2020 will see their license automatically extended for 6 months.

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Substituting ventilation scintigraphy by CT as part of stand-alone perfusion SPECT/CT is not recommended, as this reduces the specificity of the study. Both perfusion and ventilation studies should be performed to rule out pulmonary embolism.

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The Belgian Society for Radiology has published guidelines for the appropriate use of chest CT scans during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Attenuation or localization CT scans on SPECT/CT or PET/CT studies incorporating the chest should be screened in lung window regardless of their clinical indication. In case abnormalities are identified an experienced radiologist should be consulted in order to ensure appropriate patient referral.

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Due to COVID-19, starting from March 14^th hybrid imaging devices may be used to perform stand-alone CT studies until further notice according to a RIZIV/INAMI statement published on March 23^rd

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