Conference Coverage

Conference programming for ASTRO20 began today, and runs through October 29 #ASTRO20
News | ASTRO
ASTRO's Exhibit Hall Only Day Draws Over 1,000 Attendees

October 24, 2020 — The American Society of Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting launched its Exhibit Hall ...

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AI-powered premium large bore CT scanner offers industry’s largest bore and widest field-of-view
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Canon Medical Showcases New Aquilion Exceed LB CT System at ASTRO20

October 24, 2020 — An estimated 1.8 million new cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year alone. With a ...

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The research evaluates the feasibility of biology-guided radiotherapy to treat metastatic cancer
News | Radiation Therapy
RefleXion Highlights New Research at ASTRO 2020

October 24, 2020 — RefleXion Medical, a therapeutic oncology company pioneering biology-guided radiotherapy* (BgRT) as a ...

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An example of a HeartFlow FFR-CT image showing the blood flow through what looked like a significant blockage on CT angiography alone, actually was not flow-limiting based on computational fluid dynamics. Use of the technology was supposed to reduce the number of diagnostic catheterizations in the FORECAST trial, but the costs of FFR-CT were not offset enough to show cost savings.
Feature | CT Angiography (CTA)
FFR-CT Did Not Significantly Reduce Costs But Reduced Rates of Invasive Coronary Angiography

October 22, 2020 – In the FORECAST randomized clinical trial, the use of fractional flow reserve (FFR) derived from ...

Time October 23, 2020
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Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to be held October 24-28, 2020, via an interactive virtual platform. The meeting, Global Oncology: Radiation Therapy in a Changing World, will feature reports from the latest clinical trials; panels on global oncology, health disparities and the novel coronavirus; and an immersive attendee experience in a virtual convention center.
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Kicks Off Its Virtual Annual Meeting October 25

October 23, 2020 — Be sure to register for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 62nd Annual Meeting, to ...

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IBA showcases how its Proteus solutions and its network of clinical and industrial partners are shaping the future of proton therapy
News | Proton Therapy
IBA Highlights the Future of Proton Therapy Technologies at ASTRO 2020

October 23, 2020 — IBA, a leading provider of proton therapy solutions, will highlight how its Proteus solutions as well ...

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RaySearch Laboratories AB will demo its latest advances in oncology software at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2020 Annual Meeting
News | Radiation Oncology
RaySearch Presents Further Advances in Machine Learning and Support for Brachytherapy at ASTRO 2020

October 23, 2020 — RaySearch will present recent and upcoming enhancements, as well as new functionality, in RayStation ...

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Recommendations address patient selection and treatment techniques for locally advanced disease
News | Radiation Therapy
ASTRO Issues Clinical Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer

October 22, 2020 — A new clinical guideline from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides guidance ...

Time October 22, 2020
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On Oct. 21, Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, tweeted that CMS will delay the Radiation Oncology Model’s launch from Jan. 1 to July 1 
News | ASTRO
ASTRO Responds to CMS Announcement on Delayed Radiation Oncology Model Start Date

October 22, 2020 — In response to the Oct. 21 announcement that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) ...

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Flowchart of patient inclusion and exclusion.
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Multi-Institutional Study Looks at Brain MRI Findings in COVID-19

October 20, 2020 — A new multi-institutional study published in the journal Radiology identifies patterns in abnormal ...

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Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its commitment to delivering Intelligent Cancer Care during the 2020 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) taking place virtually Oct. 24-31.
News | ASTRO
Varian Highlights Advancements in Intelligent Cancer Care at ASTRO20

October 19, 2020 — Varian, a leading provider of cancer care technologies and solutions, continues to reinforce its ...

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Carestream's Eclipse Image Processing engine, which powers Carestream software such as ImageView, aims to deliver quantifiable benefits to the radiologist and patient.
News | Artificial Intelligence
Carestream Highlights Eclipse and Artificial Intelligence at RSNA 2020

October 19, 2020 — Carestream recognizes the impact of artificial intelligence in radiology applications, and ...

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Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i Proton Therapy System to Kunshan, China. The 15-ton compact accelerator, the heart of the proton therapy system, is the smallest of its kind and will be the first in China.
News | Proton Therapy
Mevion Ships the First Compact Accelerator Module to China

October 16, 2020 — Mevion Medical Systems announced that it has shipped the accelerator module for the Mevion S250i ...

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Videos | MRI Breast
VIDEO: Use of Breast MRI Screening in Women With Dense Breasts

Professor Christiane Kuhl, M.D., director of radiology, University Hospital Aachen, Germany, explains how breast ...

Time October 14, 2020
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Videos | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
VIDEO: The Impact of COVID-19 on Breast Imaging

Professor Christiane Kuhl, M.D., director of radiology, University Hospital Aachen, Germany, explains how the COVID-19 ...

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Carestream Health will offer insights on technology, innovative new products and research in medical imaging through a new webinar series titled Carestream Talks. #RSNA20
News | Radiology Education
New Information Show Series Carestream Talks

October 14, 2020 — Carestream Health will offer insights on technology, innovative new products and research in medical ...

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The Vivid Ultra Edition, AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound system is designed to shorten diagnostic exam time and improve measurement consistency
News | Cardiovascular Ultrasound
GE Healthcare Receives FDA Clearance for AI-powered Cardiovascular Ultrasound System

October 13, 2020 — GE Healthcare announced U.S. FDA 510k clearance for its Ultra Edition package on Vivid cardiovascular ...

Time October 13, 2020
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Videos | Breast Density
VIDEO: Explaining Dense Breasts

Professor Christiane Kuhl, M.D., director of radiology, University Hospital Aachen, Germany, explains what it means to ...

Time October 13, 2020
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Through its DRX-Revolution Nano Mobile X-ray System, NICUs are able to conduct chest, intensive care and orthopedic exams quickly, at the patient’s bedside.
News | Digital Radiography (DR)
Carestream Spotlights Pediatric Imaging at RSNA 2020

October 12, 2020 — Enabling neonatal intensive care units to noninvasively and effectively examine and treat the tiniest ...

Time October 12, 2020
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Enabling clinicians to prioritize comfort, safety and efficiency for optimal interventional radiology procedures, Canon Medical will showcase its Alphenix Sky + system at this year’s RSNA annual meeting.
News | Interventional Radiology
Alphenix Sky + from Canon Medical Delivers Flexibility, Speed and Comfort for Enhanced Interventional Procedures

October 9, 2020 — Enabling clinicians to prioritize comfort, safety and efficiency for optimal interventional radiology ...

Time October 09, 2020
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