Conference Coverage

Boston Scientific Corporation announced positive data from the TARGET study of the TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres (TheraSphere) – a type of radioembolization comprised of millions of microscopic glass beads containing radioactive yttrium (Y-90) – during a late-breaking clinical trial presentation at the annual scientific meeting for the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR).
News | Interventional Radiology
Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Data for TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres Demonstrates Improved Survival in Primary Liver Cancer

March 25, 2021 — Boston Scientific Corporation announced positive data from the TARGET study of the TheraSphere Y-90 ...

Time March 25, 2021
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Many women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than uterine artery embolization (UAE), despite evidence that UAE results in reduced hospital stays and costs, and offers an opportunity to preserve fertility, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting
News | Interventional Radiology
Hysterectomy Used More for Postpartum Bleeding Compared to Less Invasive Option

March 19, 2021 — Many women suffering significant postpartum bleeding continue to receive hysterectomies, rather than ...

Time March 19, 2021
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Radiofrequency ablation for the palliative treatment of osseous metastases reduces pain and improves quality of life
News | Interventional Radiology
Minimally Invasive Treatment Provides Fast Pain Relief for Cancer Patients

March 19, 2021 — A minimally invasive treatment for patients whose cancer has spread to their bones provides quick and ...

Time March 19, 2021
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A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and long-term pain relief, according to a new study to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting. Genicular artery embolization (GAE) reduces inflammation in the knee to improve function and quality of life for people with moderate to severe knee pain.
News | Interventional Radiology
Non-surgical Treatment Quickly Reduces Arthritis Knee Pain and Improves Function

March 19, 2021 — A non-surgical treatment for arthritis in the knee is safe and effective in providing immediate and ...

Time March 19, 2021
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Sponsored Content | Podcast | Enterprise Imaging
PODCAST: Achieving Digital Imaging Maturity

Members of the enterprise imaging technology community are facing significant changes in the market, due to the COVID-19 ...

Time March 17, 2021
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Diagnostic imaging studies using Tc-99m inform healthcare decisions for approximately 30 million patients annually around the world
News | Nuclear Imaging
IBA and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes Expand Collaboration to Enable Global Availability of Tc-99m

March 8, 2021 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT) and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, announced a ...

Time March 08, 2021
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Axial fused PET/CT image shows intense uptake (arrowhead) in the deep pelvis corresponding to the left lobe of the prostate in a 62-year-old with a history of prostate cancer treated with radiation therapy. The CT scan does not show the tumor. Image courtesy of the the Radiological Society of North America.
Feature | Treatment Planning | By Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Using PET to Enhance Prostate Treatment Planning

The decision to offer radiation after prostatectomy for patients with recurrent prostate cancer is quite complex, and ...

Time March 05, 2021
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CT imaging radiation dose tracking software from Imalogix displayed at RSNA 2019.
Feature | Radiation Dose Management | By Dave Fornell
Medical Imaging Radiation Exposure in U.S. Dropped Over Past Decade

More than a decade ago, there was an alarming, rapid rise in ionizing radiation exposure in the U.S. population that was ...

Time March 04, 2021
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ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. announced 18 new system orders in 2020 for its recently commercialized ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform.
News | Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
ZAP Surgical Builds Market for its Novel ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform

February 12, 2021 — ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. announced 18 new system orders in 2020 for its recently commercialized ...

Time February 12, 2021
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The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), patient advocates and others secured an extension of the moratorium on harmful 2009 and 2016 United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines from Dec. 31, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2022.
News | Breast Imaging
Mammography Protections in Year-end Legislation Help Efforts to Address Breast Cancer Care Disparities

December 29, 2020 — The American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), patient advocates and ...

Time December 29, 2020
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CXCR4-directed PET correlates with MRI-determined lymphoma lesions. Depicted are representative MR images (T1c- and FLAIR- sequences), and the corresponding CXCR4- directed PET images and fusion images (MRI-FLAIR and PET), of two patients with PCNSL and SCNSL, respectively. Images created by Department of Nuclear Medicine, School of Medicine, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.
News | PET Imaging
PET Imaging Tracer Effective for Diagnosing and Managing Rare CNS B-cell Lymphoma

December 14, 2020 — Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging with 68Ga-pentixafor is an effective diagnostic tool for ...

Time December 14, 2020
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News | Nuclear Imaging
The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Celebrates 60 Years of Research

December 14, 2020 — The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) has issued a special supplement commemorating six decades of ...

Time December 14, 2020
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Sponsored Content | Sponsored Content | Videos | Information Technology
Talking Trends with Elekta

Treating cancer effectively often includes a combination of patient therapies. In recent years, technology advancements ...

Time December 01, 2020
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Mary C. Mahoney, M.D.
News | RSNA
Mary C. Mahoney, MD, Named RSNA President

December 1, 2020 — At the Virtual RSNA 2020 conference, it was announced that Mary C. Mahoney, M.D., is RSNA president ...

Time December 01, 2020
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Radiation oncologists across the country will meet virtually with members of Congress this week to discuss value-based payment, prior authorization and supporting cancer care during the pandemic
News | Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncologists Urge Congress to Advance Bills That Protect Patient Access to Cancer Care During Pandemic

November 18, 2020 — Radiation oncologists across the country will meet virtually with members of Congress this week to ...

Time November 18, 2020
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Metastasis-free survival is a strong surrogate endpoint for overall survival over biochemical failure for men receiving salvage radiotherapy for recurrent prostate cancer
News | Prostate Cancer
MFS Is a Strong Surrogate Endpoint for OS for Men Receiving Salvage RT

November 2, 2020 — An analysis of the phase III NRG Oncology clinical trial RTOG 9601 on men receiving salvage ...

Time November 02, 2020
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Watch-and-Wait Compared to Operation for Patients with Complete Response to Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer. Image courtesy of the American College of Surgeons
News | Radiation Therapy
Some Rectal Cancer Patients Can Safely Avoid an Aggressive Operation

November 2, 2020 — A nonsurgical treatment option for rectal cancer that preserves quality of life is safe for carefully ...

Time November 02, 2020
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Innovation can help address screening backlog due to COVID-19 pandemic by streamlining breast imaging reading process
News | Breast Imaging
Hologic Launches 3DQuorum Imaging Technology, Powered by Genius AI, in Europe

November 2, 2020 — Hologic, Inc. announced the commercial availability in Europe of its 3DQuorum Imaging Technology ...

Time November 02, 2020
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Updated results of NRG Oncology trial display effectiveness of gemcitabine and daily radiation for bladder preservation in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients
News | Radiation Oncology
Effectiveness of Gemcitabine and Daily RT for Bladder Preservation in Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer

November 2, 2020 — Bladder preservation with trimodality therapy can be a safe and effective alternative to cystectomy ...

Time November 02, 2020
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Follow up results on first multicenter trial to report outcomes of salvage low dose radiotherapy brachytherapy after external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer
News | Prostate Cancer
Outcomes of Salvage Low Dose RT Brachytherapy After EBRT for Prostate Cancer

October 30, 2020 — Researchers involved in the phase II NRG Oncology RTOG 0526 trial studying low dose rate (LDR) ...

Time October 30, 2020
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