Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 91

FDA clears Sensus Healthcare's IORT system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared superficial radiation therapy provider Sensus Healthcare's Sculptura intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) system.
February 25, 2019
Varian's FlashForward Consortium adds new member
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The South Florida Proton Therapy Institute of Delray Beach has joined radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems' FlashForward Consortium, bringing the member count to 14.
February 24, 2019
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SABR plus surgery is effective for treating lung cancer
By Kate Madden Yee
Combining neoadjuvant stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) with surgery to treat patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer is more effective than SABR alone, according to a study published online February 21 in JAMA Oncology.
February 21, 2019
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ViewRay secures FDA clearance for MRIdian upgrades
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided radiation therapy developer ViewRay has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for new soft-tissue visualization capabilities for its MRIdian MRI-guided radiation therapy system.
February 20, 2019
Shorter radiotherapy works for prostate cancer treatment
By Kate Madden Yee
A shorter radiotherapy protocol for treating prostate cancer is comparable to a conventional radiotherapy schedule when it comes to disease-free survival and quality of life after treatment, according to a new study published online February 15 in JAMA Oncology.
February 18, 2019
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Mirada gets FDA nod for dosimetry software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Mirada Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Simplicit90Y dosimetry software.
February 17, 2019
Health Canada OKs AAA's Lutathera agent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
French molecular imaging firm Advanced Accelerator Applications (AAA) has received approval from Health Canada to market its Lutathera therapeutic agent for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in adults with progressive disease.
February 14, 2019
Brachytherapy error halts treatment at Canadian center
By Louise Gagnon
A cancer center in Hamilton, Ontario, has suspended brachytherapy treatment for cervical cancer patients after discovering that guide tubes of the wrong length were being used, meaning radiation may have missed the tumor target. The episode highlights the importance of anonymous error reporting, according to experts.
February 13, 2019
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Radiation therapy gets boost in Guatemala
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
U.S. and Guatemalan healthcare institutions are collaborating to bring radiation therapy services to more cancer patients in Guatemala.
February 12, 2019
Mevion takes order from China
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Mevion Medical Systems has signed a contract with Allcure Kangtai Proton Technology in China for the purchase of a Mevion S250i proton therapy system.
February 12, 2019
Canon extends radiation therapy CT simulation offerings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Canon Medical Systems USA has added its Aquilion Prime SP and Aquilion Lightning 80 to the list of CT scanners that provide simulation capabilities for radiation therapy.
February 10, 2019
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Advanced imaging offers insight into targeted therapies
By Diana Roettger, PhD, and Olga Kubassova, PhD
Major breakthroughs are emerging in the development of targeted therapies that use the body's own immune system to attack cancer cells. But traditional methods of measuring the success of drug candidates are slow and expensive. Could advanced imaging help? Diana Roettger, PhD, and Olga Kubassova, PhD, of the Image Analysis Group offer a perspective.
February 5, 2019
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