November 2, 2007 - Masimo said today Community Health Network of Indianapolis completed a system-wide implementation of the Masimo SET pulse oximetry for continuous SpO2 monitoring.

“The decision to convert our entire network to Masimo SET technology was an easy one,” said Steve Erdosy, M.D., biomed clinical engineer at Community Health Network. “The superior clinical performance we experienced with Masimo SET pulse oximetry in The Indiana Heart Hospital, which converted in 2003, prompted the need to have this advanced technology available in all our sites.”

November 1, 2007 – At ASTRO 2007, Nucletron featured the new microSelectron Digital afterloader, which reportedly offers unprecedented scalability and connectivity, making the introduction of brachytherapy or the expansion of current brachytherapy offerings easier, more cost-effective and easily adaptable to future needs of patients and clinicians.

November 2, 2007 - Ansell Limited today introduced Derma Prene IsoTouch powder-free, nonlatex surgical gloves made from synthetic polyisoprene, which deliver the performance of natural rubber latex without the risks of natural rubber sensitization.

November 2, 2007 – Civco featured its Prone Breast Positioner, which provides a prone positioning solution for both brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy, at ASTRO 2007.

The positioner repositions the patient in the prone position from treatment to treatment. Proper patient positioning reportedly expedites the treatment process by properly aligning the treatment fields with a reproducible technique saving time in the treatment room.

November 2, 2007 - At ASTRO 2007, Advanced Radiation spotlighted its AccuBoost system, designed to deliver focused radiation to the lumpectomy cavity following either Whole Breast Irradiation (WBI) or as a monotherapy for Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) treatment.

November 2, 2007 - At ASTRO 2007 Varian Medical Systems introduced its VariSource iX and GammaMedplus iX afterloaders, which reportedly simplify HDR (high dose rate) brachytherapy delivery and optimize treatment of cancer patients.

The iX range of afterloaders include Windows-based control software, common to both the VariSource iX and GammaMedplus iX afterloaders, the computer-controlled devices used for delivering the radiation sources. The software integrates with Varian's BrachyVision treatment planning system.

November 2, 2007 - Radiology Support Devices Inc. demonstrated the Breathing Phantom System, which simulates the humanoid torso, including lungs, ribcage/chest-wall bone, skin and sub-dermis, as well as an independently movable tumor within one of the lung volumes.

November 2, 2007 - The Standard Imaging Inc. SuperMAX Electrometer is designed to maximize flexibility, encouraging the freedom to experiment with its measurement capabilities.

The electrometer that was shown at ASTRO 2007 features two measurement channels with independent control over range, bias voltage and applied system factor. Both channels feature extensive range for use in a wide range of applications, such as cross calibration between two chambers, isocenter versus off-axis and in-air versus in-water comparisons.

November 2, 2007 - SenoRx featured the Contura, a multi-lumen radiation balloon applicator for accelerated partial breast irradiation at ASTRO 2007.

The radiation balloon uses vacuum to remove excess fluid and to adhere closely to often irregularly shaped lumpectomy cavities in order to deliver reportedly precise radiation dosing through multiple seed lumens. Treatment time is reduced to days versus weeks, and accurate, targeted radiation dosing decreases potential recurrence of cancer cells in the lumpectomy site, according to the manufacturer.

November 2, 2007 – Elekta showcased at ASTRO 2007 its Elekta Synergy, a multifunctional Intensity Modulated and Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IMRT and IGRT) system that reportedly provides automated workflow tools and 3D volumetric imaging at the time of treatment.

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