Imaging Technology

JULY 20, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:09 July 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) selected 29 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow ( FASTRO ) designation for its 2023 class of Fellows. Wright, MD, Johns Hopkins University Lei Xing, PhD, Stanford University James B.

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 12/19/2023 - 17:35 December 19, 2023 — Prostate cancer patients treated at Advanced Radiation Centers of New York (ARC) became the first in the United States to benefit from the implantation of a novel biodegradable rectal spacer – The BioProtect Balloon Implant System.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 18, 2024

During her four-year term on the Presidential track, Dr. Vapiwala will represent the society’s 10,000 members, who include physicians, physicists, biologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses and other professionals involved in radiation oncology care.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Radiologists participating in our annual compensation and benefits survey reported an average base salary of $473,000 in 2023, up from $439,944 the year before. In 2023, RTs had an average base salary of $92,000, up from 2022's $85,238. Body imaging and radiation therapy technologists came in last, with annual base salaries of $73,000.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2023

centimeters were nearly twice as likely to develop these symptoms. “We believe this particular area is more exposed to the radiation doses patients receive, resulting in direct inflammation,” said Kiran Nandalur , M.D., Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer and overall, it is considered very safe.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 23, 2024

Radiology and radiation oncology are among the top 10 highest average annual compensation medical specialties, according to a May 23 report by Doximity. Radiology and radiation oncology are not immune from these challenges. physicians in 2023 alone, Doximity stated. Meanwhile, 27% reported experiencing anxiety or depression.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 28, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:55 April 28, 2023 — ProCure Proton Therapy Center welcomes Timothy H. Dr. Chen is a board-certified radiation oncologist and Medical Director of the Central Nervous System (CNS) program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center , where he recently joined the staff.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 10/03/2023 - 12:04 October 3, 2023 — The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. Further, among patients receiving radiation, those with stronger immune responses had better outcomes.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

associate professor of Radiation Oncology. “IMRT spared more normal tissue than 3D-CRT, which translated into a clinically meaningful benefit to patients,” Chun said. IMRT treatment plans achieved significantly lower cardiac radiation doses. Both the 3D-CRT and IMRT groups had similar rates of new cancer development over time.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Though radiation therapy has previously been combined with T-cell boosting immunotherapy, it rarely succeeds in eliminating cold tumors. The team’s previous research explored using radiation therapy to “warm up” cold tumors. Radiation directly kills cancer cells and sends out inflammatory signals that attract “killer” T cells.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 19, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 10/19/2023 - 17:48 October 19, 2023 — The lung is one of the tissues most sensitive to radiation in the human body. Anti-inflammatory drugs given to patients during radiation therapy can dampen the inflammation in the lungs, called pneumonitis, but not all patients respond equally well.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:20 November 3, 2023 —The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from Jeff M. The consistent decline in Medicare reimbursement for radiation oncology threatens to undermine patients’ access to vital cancer care across the country.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 3, 2023

christine.book Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:37 October 3, 2023 — Medical device company GT Medical Technologies, Inc. 2 poster presentation at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023 , being held this week in San Diego, CA.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Louis asked, “How much ionizing radiation are neonatal patients exposed to during interventional procedures?” Here, we’ve highlighted just a small sample of digital x-ray presentations scheduled for RSNA 2023. You can also view the complete 2022 scientific and educational program on the RSNA 2023 website. 1:10 p.m. |

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) effectively visualizes pulmonary embolism (PE) and reduces radiation dose by 48% compared with traditional CT, according to research presented November 27 at the RSNA meeting. Compared with traditional CT, PCCT] maintains high diagnostic value … [and shows] considerable radiation dose reduction of 48%," she said.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Radiation oncology has for several years now faced challenges in workforce retention and resident placement. In 2023 alone, there was a continued decline in residency applicants with 37 unmatched positions.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 18, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 05/18/2023 - 14:47 May 18, 2023 — Cassling announced it is a new strategic sales agent in various geographic territories across the United States for Radiaction Medical , the makers of a novel, FDA-cleared advanced radiation blocking technology. Radiaction’s device, however, provides full-body protection.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

. | M7-SSPH05-2 | Room N229 Findings will be presented in this Monday afternoon presentation on organ-specific ionizing radiation doses in neonatal patients who undergo interventional procedures for congenital heart disease (CHD). Gy-cm2, with organ-specific radiation doses highest for lung from frontal view (8.1

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 24, 2024

Key Findings: Almost half of Canadians (47%) mistakenly believe MRI scans expose patients to radiation. Younger Canadians (18-34) were found to be more likely to believe MRI scans expose patients to radiation (49%) and more likely to think MRI scans can cause infertility (23%). The survey was conducted in English and French.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

All in all, ultrasound is a versatile modality that can help detect and diagnose pathologies such as liver cancer, breast cancer, and thyroid cancer, with RSNA presentations aiming to showcase these benefits that are possible, of course, without the ionizing radiation of some other imaging modalities. 9:50 a.m. |

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Imaging Technology

JULY 24, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 07/24/2023 - 21:53 July 24, 2023 — A technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately aim radiation beams at the prostate while avoiding nearby tissue in the bladder, urethra, and rectum.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 09/29/2023 - 17:00 September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 20, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:11 July 20, 2023 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) recently elected three new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors, including Sameer Keole , MD, FASTRO , as President-elect; Wendy Woodward , MD, PhD, FASTRO, as Science Council Vice Chair; and Vivek S.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 09/12/2023 - 13:16 September 12, 2023 — Michael J. Zelefsky brings an unparalleled level of expertise and leadership that will further elevate our team at Perlmutter Cancer Center,” said Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD , the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology.

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Vesta Teleradiology

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we bid adieu to the final moments of 2023, it’s a great time to reflect on advancements and studies that have redefined the world of imaging this year. The hope is that regulatory bodies will integrate these insights into revising protection standards for individuals exposed to low-dose radiation.

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Everything Rad

DECEMBER 11, 2023

1: All things AI It’s no surprise that AI continued to be a hot topic at RSNA 2023. But at RSNA 2023, part of the focus was on AI advances that are changing how radiographers work today—for example, continuing to help us balance the goal of capturing the most information possible in an image without excessive radiation dose.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 06/13/2023 - 20:02 June 13, 2023 — The Cancer Institute at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital is the first in New York State to use the HyperSight imaging solution, which employs state-of-the-art cone-beam computed tomography technology to deliver faster, sharper images during the radiation therapy treatment process.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 12, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 06/12/2023 - 21:13 June 12, 2023 — Cancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. The two-year meningeal disease rate was 5.8%, and the two-year symptomatic adverse radiation effect rate was 5%.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 23, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 05/23/2023 - 11:36 May 23, 2023 — More than 9 in 10 radiation oncologists report that their practices face clinical staff shortages , according to a new national survey from the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ). Radiation oncologists from across the country are in Washington, D.C.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 26, 2024

Radiation therapy clinic software provider RaySearch Laboratories highlighted a net sales increase of 21% in its 2023 annual report, posting 1.02 in 2023, up from 5.1% in 2023, up from 5.1% billion Swedish krona ($93.2 million U.S.). The Stockholm, Sweden-based company also reported an operating loss/profit of 114.9

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2023

The data was presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons ( ASBrS ), held on April 26 - 30, 2023 at the John B. DCISionRT’s intelligent reporting provides a woman’s recurrence risk after breast conserving surgery alone and with the addition of radiation therapy.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Howard Sandler, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncology Department Chair at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, took the helm as President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology during its Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023, held Oct. 1-4 in San Diego.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:26 November 22, 2023 — GE HealthCare is preparing to showcase its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions at the 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, RSNA 2023 , being held Nov. During RSNA 2023, on Monday, Nov.

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OCTOBER 5, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 10/05/2023 - 15:09 October 5, 2023 — Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) were recognized for their achievements at the 2023 meeting of ASTRO , the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Haupt Chair in Radiation Oncology, was honored with ASTRO’s Gold Medal Award.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2023

milla1cf Sun, 10/01/2023 - 17:08 September 29, 2023 — Fuse Oncology (Fuse) a trailblazing leader in radiation oncology software solutions, unveils their latest pioneering product, FuseDocs, today.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 8, 2024

5, 2024 — Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have demonstrated that adding metastasis-directed radiation therapy to standard-of-care chemotherapy improved progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with oligometastatic pancreatic cancer. assistant professor of Gastrointestinal Radiation Oncology. “We

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Imaging Technology

JULY 21, 2023

SCINTIX therapy, delivered by the RefleXion X1, uses emissions from cancer cells created by injecting the patient with a radiopharmaceutical to deliver a radiation dose that continuously and autonomously targets the cancer itself. The company will also hold multi-target SCINTIX technology interactive demonstrations in booth #501. “As

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