November 2, 2009 — Short-term hormone therapy given prior to and during radiation treatment to medium-risk prostate cancer patients increases their chance of living longer, compared to those who receive radiation alone, however there is no significant benefit for low-risk patients, according to the largest randomized study of its kind presented at the plenary session Nov.

November 1, 2009 - Nucletron offers the new Oncentra VMAT treatment planning solution for rotational therapy.

November 2, 2009 — Ascent Healthcare Solutions said last week it received the industry’s first and only 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to reprocess the Biosense Webster SoundStar 3D Diagnostic Ultrasound Catheter.

November 2, 2009 — Increasing the flexibility and diagnostic capabilities in bi-plane vascular X-ray imaging, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. introduces the all new Infinix VF-i/BP with large and mid-sized flat panel detectors.

October 30, 2009 - As leader of the European Union funded HYPERImage research project, Royal Philips Electronics said in the project to create a hybrid PET/MR system the team has developed new gamma-ray detectors designed to be compatible with the strong static and dynamic magnetic fields present in a combined PET/MR scanner, and has achieved major progress with respect to MRI-based static and dyn

At this year’s RSNA, computer-aided detection (CAD) solutions target MRI. These new CAD systems include:

October 28, 2009 – Featuring the lowest dose and the fastest scan speed on the market, Siemens Healthcare’s SOMATOM Definition Flash dual-source computed tomography (CT) scanner is now poised to assist Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, Fla., to better serve its pediatric patients.

October 28, 2009 - Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. introduces the all new Infinix VF-i/BP with large and mid-sized flat panel detectors.

October 28, 2009 - At the 51st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), Nov. 1-5 in Chicago, Elekta will showcase new tools that demonstrate the IGRT-pioneer’s continued leadership in oncology imaging. Highlights include Intuity*and Symmetry* advanced image-guidance solutions that build upon the company’s existing expertise.

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