Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that uses radiation therapy to treat cancer. The radiation therapy channel covers all aspects of radiation oncology technology. Radiation therapy includes linear accelerators (LINAC), proton therapybrachytherapyimage guided radiation therapy (IGRT)focused ultrasoundstereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.

Technology

In addition to showcasing the ARIA Oncology Information System, a comprehensive system for managing clinical care and ...

Time May 20, 2008
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May 21, 2008 - Calypso Medical said the FDA cleared a new indication for the use of implantable Beacon electromagnetic ...

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May 21, 2008 - Aarhus University Hospital of Aarhus, Denmark, placed an order for three new treatment machines and nine ...

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May 21, 2008 – Modern 3D computed tomography (CT) is an effective method for locating the prostatic apex for radiation ...

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May 19, 2008 - Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm is slated to be the first in Sweden to offer cancer patients advanced ...

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Feature | Cristen C. Bolan and Rick Dana Barlow

Faster and more precise cancer treatment is one of the primary goals of radiation therapy. Until now, gaining speed has ...

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May 7, 2008 - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System is the first medical center in the U.S. to ...

Time May 06, 2008
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May 1, 2008 - Hologic Inc. said yesterday at the American Society of Breast Surgeons conference in New York City that U ...

Time April 30, 2008
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April 29, 2008 - TomoTherapy Inc. is participating in the Compact Particle Acceleration Corporation (CPAC) to develop a ...

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April 28, 2008 - Elekta filled its first New Zealand order for the Elekta Synergy system with MOSAIQ EMR and Elekta VMAT ...

Time April 27, 2008
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April 25, 2008 - Varian Medical Systems reported net earnings of $0.56 per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal ...

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April 24, 2008 – Varian Medical Systems filled over 60 orders from North America, Europe and Asia for its RapidArc ...

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April 18, 2008 - Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd unveiled its first IGRT center, ‘SMH Curie Cancer Centre,’ with ...

Time April 17, 2008
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April 10, 2008 - The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology received a record number of abstract ...

Time April 09, 2008
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The FDA cleared Siemens’ new ARTISTE Solution, a linear accelerator engineered for Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART). The ...

Time April 08, 2008
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April 9, 2008 - Engineers at Purdue University are creating a wireless device designed to be injected into tumors to ...

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Elekta’s Synergy, a Modulated and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IMRT and IGRT) system is designed to provide automated ...

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Siemens Medical Solutions received FDA 510(k) marketing clearance for the sale and distribution of its ARTISTE solution ...

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April 8, 2008 - Accuray Inc. said today that a study published in the April 1 issue of the International Journal of ...

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April 3, 2008 - Dr. David C. Levin's service to the field of radiology was recently awarded by the Association of ...

Time April 02, 2008
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