Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 131

Japan OKs IBA's proton therapy system

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Proton therapy developer Ion Beam Applications (IBA) has received Japanese regulatory approval for its ProteusOne proton therapy system.

December 7, 2016

U.S. Senate passes 21st Century Cures Act

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Senate has passed the 21st Century Cures Act by a 94-5 vote, bringing the legislation before President Barack Obama, who is expected to sign it.

December 7, 2016

SABCS: RT complicates breast implant reconstruction

By Kate Madden Yee

Radiation therapy (RT) may increase complications in breast cancer patients who undergo implant reconstruction, according to a study presented this week at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). But those patients who undergo autologous, or "flap" reconstruction, are not as susceptible to complications.

December 7, 2016

iCAD to highlight Xoft clinical results at SABCS

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Computer-aided detection (CAD) developer iCAD plans to highlight at the upcoming San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) clinical results from a study on the performance of its Xoft Axxent electronic brachytherapy system.

December 6, 2016

U.S. House passes 21st Century Cures Act

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

In a 392-26 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on November 30 passed the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that will invest $6.3 billion in public health initiatives.

December 1, 2016

ViewRay touts APBI study on MRIdian

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image-guided radiotherapy developer ViewRay is touting a study on the value of its MRIdian system in delivering accelerated partial-breast irradiation (APBI).

November 29, 2016