Study findings presented during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) in December, stating that brachytherapy ...
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 therapy, brachytherapy, image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), focused ultrasound, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), treatment planning systems and tomotherapy.
December 16, 2011 – MIM Software Inc. said Mobile MIM received its second U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) ...
At 59, George LaVie (not his real name) faced an uncertain future. Based on rising PSA levels (prostate-specific antigen ...
Elekta’s latest linear accelerator, Harmony, is designed to provide a productive and versatile radiotherapy solution for ...
As radiation treatments have advanced in complexity, treatment facilities such as the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn ...
December 12, 2011 — Revenue Cycle Inc. has again been named the official billing/coding consultant to the American ...
Five leading cancer institutions are taking part in the first multi-institutional Phase II study of hypofractionated ...
Automation is transforming the way we practice radiation oncology and advancing the standard of patient care. There have ...
Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an investigational radiotherapy modality for the treatment of localized ...
Michael L. Steinberg, M.D., incoming president of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), presents ...
The 3-D Imaging C-Arm Table from Biodex Medical Systems is designed specifically for brachytherapy seed implantation ...
Treating cancer effectively often includes a combination of patient therapies. In recent years, technology advancements ...
IBA ProteusONE offers uncompromised treatment solutions enabling physicians to leverage the clinical effectiveness of ...
October 12, 2011 — GE Healthcare showcased a number of new radiation oncology tools at the 53rd annual American Society ...
October 10, 2011 — Varian Medical Systems is introducing a new PremierAssurance program that offers cancer treatment ...
Transitioning to a new device vendor can provide improvements to outdated technology and workflow. It also requires a ...
Since their first appearance in medicine in 1969, subcutaneous vascular access ports have been used regularly by ...
September 26, 2011 — Civco Medical Solutions is hosting a motion management symposium in conjunction with the American ...
Sponsored by AccurayDr. Lyle Harrison is no stranger to the challenges of delivering healthcare to patients in rural ...
In radiation therapy, the use of rotational beam delivery provides greater flexibility in shaping radiation dose ...
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) for breast cancer is emerging as a newer alternative to whole-breast radiation ...
September 6, 2011 – Accuray announced the launch of Accuray Exchange in Radiation Oncology (AERO), a global organization ...
August 25, 2011 — US Oncology Research (USOR) and Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) announced that USOR has earned ...
August 25, 2011 — Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...
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