Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 306

Eckert & Ziegler seeks to halt takeover
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiotherapy and radioisotope developer Eckert & Ziegler Isotope Products plans to file an appeal this week to block a decision by the Belgian securities regulator (CBFA) for the company to begin a mandatory public takeover bid on International Brachytherapy at 3.47 euros ($4.85 U.S.) per share.
May 31, 2009
Study: Cancer death rates drop in U.S.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society's annual cancer statistics report for 2009.
May 27, 2009
Study: Childhood cancer rates remain constant
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Cancer Society reports that there will be no change in the number of new cases of childhood cancer in 2009, according to its annual cancer statistics report. However, the number of deaths attributed to childhood cancer is estimated to decline by more than 7% in the U.S.
May 27, 2009
ASRT: Radiation therapy staffing remains stable
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Staffing rates for radiation therapy facilities have remained relatively stable within the past two years, according to a study recently performed by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
May 27, 2009
Elekta signs Ottawa Hospital
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Swedish oncology firm Elekta has inked a long-term strategic partnership agreement with Ottawa Hospital in Canada.
May 26, 2009
ABR taps Wallner for executive director
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Board of Radiology (ABR) has chosen Dr. Paul Wallner as its new associate executive director for radiation oncology, beginning in July.
May 26, 2009
RT increases hypothyroidism risk in older patients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Receiving radiation therapy (RT) increases the risk of developing hypothyroidism for patients with head and neck cancers. However, patients who do develop this condition may survive longer than those who do not, according to researchers at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
May 21, 2009
Cianna touts SAVI study results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Brachytherapy firm Cianna Medical touted positive clinical results from two studies that show that breast cancer radiation with the company's SAVI applicator works well for breast conservation therapy patients with small breasts, small tumor beds, and minimal distance between the lumpectomy cavity and skin surface.
May 20, 2009
Intraop scores Belgian order
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Intraoperative radiation therapy firm Intraop Medical has received an order for its Mobetron from the Institut Jules Bordet in Brussels.
May 19, 2009
Elekta, Nucletron ink Mosaiq deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Nucletron will market and license Mosaiq software from Swedish oncology firm Elekta.
May 18, 2009
Audio and visual aids decrease radiation therapy treatment times
By Cynthia E. Keen
Use of respiratory-gating techniques during free breathing reduces healthy tissue exposure to radiation, but has the drawback of longer radiation therapy delivery times. Belgian researchers may have found a solution in an inexpensive, low-tech technique: At their center, visually guided voluntary breath-hold along with audio assistance reduced treatment time duration so that it's comparable to conventional treatment times.
May 18, 2009
IsoRay sales drop, loss narrows
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical isotope developer IsoRay Medical saw a 23% decline in sales for the firm's third quarter of fiscal 2009, but the company was able to reduce its net loss.
May 17, 2009
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