Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 205

Philips, IBA open proton therapy center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ion Beam Applications (IBA) and Philips Healthcare have joined forces to open a proton therapy center in Shreveport, LA.
October 28, 2012
Elekta touts Mosaiq connectivity at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta unveiled a brachytherapy connectivity upgrade for its Mosaiq oncology information system at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Boston.
October 28, 2012
Varian deal highlights Siemens ASTRO news
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare is touting its international strategic partnership agreement with radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems, in addition to showcasing an array of its radiation oncology products, at the American Society for Radiology Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting being held this week in Boston.
October 28, 2012
Varian reports strong 4th quarter
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Solid global demand for Varian Medical System's newer oncology and x-ray products helped boost the radiation therapy firm's bottom line in this year's fourth quarter compared to the same quarter last year.
October 28, 2012
Hurricane forces ASTRO afternoon closure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The hurricane threatening the East Coast has forced the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to close its meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 29, and to clear out the convention hall at Boston Convention Center.
October 28, 2012
Accuray launches TomoTherapy H series at ASTRO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Accuray has debuted a new TomoTherapy H series of radiation therapy systems at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Boston.
October 28, 2012
Superficial RT offers alternative to surgery for skin cancers
By Cynthia E. Keen
This year, more than 2.8 million basal cell carcinoma and an estimated 700,000 squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers will be diagnosed in the U.S. alone, according to an estimate from the Skin Cancer Foundation. Superficial radiation therapy (RT) is an emerging option for many of these patients.
October 28, 2012
One-fourth of Congress opposes RT cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
More than 130 members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, have signed letters sent to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the agency's proposed reimbursement reductions for radiation therapy (RT) that would be implemented in 2013.
October 24, 2012
AuntMinnie.com Radiation Oncology Insider
By Cynthia E. Keen
October 24, 2012
Elekta, Philips expand imaging venture
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta and Philips Healthcare will expand their joint program to develop an imaging treatment platform that merges radiation therapy and MRI technology in a single cancer treatment system.
October 24, 2012
Varian inks $83M proton deal with APT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems has signed an agreement with Advanced Particle Therapy (APT) to provide its ProBeam system for APT's Georgia Proton Treatment Center in Atlanta.
October 24, 2012
CIVCO nets FDA OK for Protura
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound and radiotherapy products developer CIVCO Medical Solutions has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the integration of its Protura robotic patient positioning system with radiation oncology firm Elekta's motion management interface.
October 24, 2012
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