Radiation Oncology/Therapy: Page 95

ACR, AAPM address radiation incident in Ariz. crematory
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) have issued a statement to allay growing concern over radiation exposure after researchers identified radioactivity being emitted from crematory equipment.
March 4, 2019
Xstrahl features Radiant x-ray therapy device at AAD 2019
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
X-ray and radiation therapy technology developer Xstrahl is highlighting its Radiant superficial x-ray radiotherapy and electronic brachytherapy device at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) meeting in Washington, DC.
February 28, 2019
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Video from ECR 2019: Regina Beets-Tan on oncologic imaging
VIENNA - An exciting new era beckons for oncologic imaging, says Dr. Regina Beets-Tan. She elaborates on the main challenges faced in cancer management today, the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork, and the future directions in oncologic imaging.
February 26, 2019
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Radiotracer contaminates crematorium after patient dies
By Brian Casey
Radiation from a radiopharmaceutical used to treat a patient who later died contaminated equipment at an Arizona crematorium in 2017, according to a research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
February 26, 2019
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Varian wins Nigerian contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems has secured a contract to provide one of its Halcyon and two of its VitalBeam radiotherapy systems to the newly commissioned NSIA-LUTH Cancer Treatment Centre in Idi-Araba, Lagos, Nigeria.
February 25, 2019
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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
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