July 17, 2008 - A new study reveals that, with dual-source computed tomography (DSCT), the effective dosage for a heart examination can be significantly lowered, in comparison to conventional CT.

The study also demonstrated that stenoses can be diagnosed with similar high accuracy as with invasive X-ray angiography.

July 17, 2008 – A new study reveals that, with dual-source computed tomography (DSCT), the dosage for a heart examination can be significantly lowered, in comparison to conventional computed tomography.

July 17, 2008 - Urologists at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center treated their first two localized prostate cancer patients with Ablatherm-HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound), as part of ENLIGHT, an ongoing Phase II/III clinical trial.

Radiation Oncology Systems (ROS) is a provider of the new Topslane WiMRT system. The WiMRT system allows you to upgrade to Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) without replacing your existing Linear Accelerator, reportedly at a much lower cost than replacement and with minimal down time.

The FDA-approved Topslane WIMRT System is a said to be very a reliable, economical, compact Dynamic Multi-leaf collimator (DMLC) and Treatment Planning System, designed for whole body Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment.

Radiation Oncology Systems' (ROS) used linear accelerator equipment solutions include the latest devices and technologies such as Multi-Leaf Collimators (MLC), Electronic Portal Imaging Devices (EPID), Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT).

CIVCO Medical Solutions' new Individual Head Support is said to provide customized head and neck positioning during radiation therapy treatment and diagnostic procedures. Using specially shaped impression foam combined with fabric-coated thermoplastic, the Individual Head Support gives clinicians the power to customize position and support to each patient.

CIVCO Medical Solutions' RFSuite of tools is a comprehensive tracking and verification system that reportedly improves workflow and quality assurance.

The system utilizes RF technologies giving you the ability to track patients, charts, film folders and positioning devices as well as facilitating accessory verification on the linac table.

CIVCO Medical Solutions is introducing the new CIVCO SBRT Body-Lok. The modular CIVCO Body-Lok system functions as a base for indexable patient positioning, reportedly secure immobilization and patient transport. The modular nature of the product is said to make it adaptable to the individual department’s technology and needs.

July 18, 2008 - Misonix Inc. said it received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market its Sonatherm 600i High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (“HIFU”) Soft Tissue Ablation System in the U.S., which will be used to ablate certain soft tissue lesions, excluding the prostate gland, in general surgery.

July 18, 2008 – 3M Health Care and Greystone Pharmaceuticals Inc. have entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement for wound care products using Greystone’s patented PHI technology, a proprietary formulation that aids in the management of hard-to-heal wounds.

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