Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 62

Proton therapy cuts radiation-induced heart disease risk

By Rebekah Moan

Using proton therapy to treat lung cancer patients may help reduce the risk of radiation-induced heart diseases, according to research to be presented October 25 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology 2020 virtual meeting.

October 22, 2020

RefleXion to present at ASTRO 2020

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy equipment developer RefleXion Medical announced that eight clinical abstracts evaluating the use of its biology-guided radiotherapy technology are being presented during the virtual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2020 annual meeting.

October 22, 2020

Mevion touts Flash research at ASTRO 2020

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Mevion Medical Systems is highlighting its research and development regarding Flash therapy using Mevion S250i compact proton accelerators during the virtual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

October 22, 2020

Canon launches CT scanner with 90-cm bore at ASTRO 2020

By Brian Casey

Canon Medical Systems is taking advantage of this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) virtual meeting to launch Aquilion Exceed LB, a CT scanner dedicated to radiation therapy planning. The new scanner sports a wide 90-cm bore and other features like artificial intelligence-based image reconstruction.

October 22, 2020

ASTRO releases rectal cancer RT guideline

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released a new guideline for using radiation therapy to treat rectal cancer. The document was published October 20 in Practical Radiation Oncology.

October 22, 2020

Akesis taps new president

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiation therapy developer Akesis has named Gerry Vantellingen as its new president.

October 21, 2020

IMV: Radiation therapy volume stays steady despite COVID-19

By Lorna Young

Radiation therapy procedure volume has remained relatively stable throughout 2020, bucking a trend seen in diagnostic radiology, in which the COVID-19 pandemic has led to major drops in imaging exam volume. That's according to a new report on radiation oncology by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.

October 21, 2020

CMS to delay start of RO Model for radiation therapy

By Brian Casey

The radiation oncology community has cause for celebration as the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) decided to postpone for six months the implementation of its Radiation Oncology (RO) Model, a controversial new method of paying for radiation therapy treatments.

October 20, 2020

ViewRay touts MRIdian papers at ASTRO 2020

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

ViewRay will be showcasing the application of its MRI-guided radiation therapy system in presentations across a range of tumor types at the upcoming American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) virtual meeting.

October 20, 2020

ASRT expands scholarships for 2021-2022

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation said it plans to offer more than $250,000 in scholarship opportunities for the 2021-2022 academic year, including more than $20,000 for three new scholarships aimed at improving diversity and inclusion in healthcare.

October 19, 2020

Mevion sends 1st compact accelerator to China

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Mevion Medical Systems has shipped the first compact accelerator module for an installation of its Mevion S250i proton therapy system to Kunshan, China.

October 15, 2020

Varian shareholders approve Siemens deal

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Varian Medical Systems announced on October 15 that its shareholders have approved the acquisition of the company by Siemens Healthineers.

October 15, 2020

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