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JANUARY 30, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 01/30/2024 - 19:43 January 30, 2024 — The largest professional societies representing radiation oncology physicians in the United States announced a partnership with the goal of reforming radiation oncology Medicare payments to expand and enhance access to high quality care for people with cancer.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 08/08/2024 - 09:33 Aug. 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.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:20 January 24, 2024 — Whole Body MRI , a private clinic committed to delivering accurate and comprehensive diagnostic solutions that empower patients and physicians to make informed decisions about their health, today released new data that shows a concerning gap in Canadians’ understanding of MRIs.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2024

physician groups representing radiation oncology have partnered to try to reform Medicare payments and expand patient access to high-quality care. In other news, ASTRO said that chief executive officer Laura Thevenot plans to retire at the end of 2024 after leading the organization since 2002.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 18, 2024

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) has named three technologists who earned honors in the 2024 "I Am the Gold Standard" program.

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Imaging Technology

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. 2474), introduced by Reps.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 11, 2024

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has issued a statement from Jeff Michalski, MD, chair of the ASTRO board of directors, in response to continued reimbursement declines in the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). 8404), introduced in the House of Representatives and Senate in May.

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MAY 20, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 05/20/2024 - 07:00 May 20, 2024 — Associated Medical Professionals of NY (A.M.P.) announced that internationally recognized radiation oncology physician, researcher and thought leader Steven E. Chief Executive Officer of Associated Medical Professionals of NY and Corporate Director of Clinical Research of U.S.

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JANUARY 5, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 01/05/2024 - 11:21 January 5, 2024 — Perspective Therapeutics, Inc. announced that it has entered into a patent license agreement with Mayo Clinic for the rights to the PSMA Alpha-PET DoubLET platform technology for the treatment of PSMA-expressing cancers, with an initial focus on prostate.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 14, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/14/2024 - 19:29 June 14, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) applauded today’s introduction of bipartisan federal legislation to address critical flaws in the prior authorization process. For more information: www.astro.org Friday, June 14, 2024 - 19:29 Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.),

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Imaging Technology

JULY 11, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/11/2024 - 08:52 July 11, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) issued the following statement from Jeff M. Since 2013, CMS has cut radiation oncology reimbursement through the MPFS by more than 20%, more than nearly any other medical specialty. and Gary Peters (D-Mich.),

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Imaging Technology

JULY 3, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:24 July 3, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 11, 2024

The data was presented at the 25th American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) Annual Meeting, held on April 10 – 14, 2024 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. In contrast, patients who had both high risk DCISionRT and high-risk clinicopathology had high 10-year IBR rates and significant RT benefit.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 6, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:42 May 6, 2024 — Elekta announced the acquisition of Philips Healthcare ’s Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS) patent portfolio. This strategic move bolsters Elekta’s position in treatment planning and underscores its commitment to being the innovation leader in radiation therapy.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It will leverage RayStation’s capability for automated adaptive replanning, RayCare’s powerful clinical workflow management tools, and the Accuray ClearRT imaging, to facilitate an optimized solution for online adaptive therapy. We look forward to developing this exciting new service with valued support from RaySearch and Accuray."

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APRIL 18, 2024

The Genolier based center is the most recent addition to the Accuray network of advanced training facilities with sites located strategically around the world to make it easier for medical care teams to obtain state-of-the-art clinical education.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 02/12/2024 - 15:11 February 12, 2024 — Radformation , a global pioneer in radiation oncology software solutions, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Icon Group , a worldwide leader in comprehensive cancer care. For more information: www.radformation.com Monday, February 12, 2024 - 15:11

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MARCH 1, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 07:46 March 1, 2024 — Varian , a Siemens Healthineers company, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. HyperSight imaging allows clinicians to acquire high-quality images during a patient's daily course of radiation treatments. pending or registered U.S.

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MAY 2, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:30 May 2, 2024 — Radformation, Inc., a leader in automation solutions for cancer care, announced today that it has acquired privately-held Limbus AI , a leading global provider of automated contouring software for radiation therapy.

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JULY 31, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) announced the three Registered Technologists (R.T.s) R)(N)(ARRT) About the Honorees Arianna Apodaca is a radiation therapist at Austin Cyberknife , a cancer treatment center in Austin, Texas.

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MARCH 21, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/21/2024 - 11:01 March 21, 2024 — Avenda Health , an AI healthcare company creating the future of personalized prostate cancer care, announced its FDA cleared prostate cancer management platform, Unfold AI , is being used for the first time in a commercial setting with patients at a renowned U.S. research hospital.

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MARCH 28, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/28/2024 - 09:48 March 28, 2024 — RefleXion Medical , Inc., a provider of software solutions for cancer radiation therapy , today announced a licensing agreement to incorporate Limbus’ automated contouring software, Limbus Contour , into the RefleXion X1 radiotherapy treatment planning system. CEO at Limbus AI.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 18, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 03/18/2024 - 07:00 March 18, 2024 — QT Imaging Holdings, Inc. , This collaboration also addresses the ongoing clinical need in breast cancer therapy for the development of an inexpensive, robust, and accurate technique to identify the response, within weeks, of breast cancer to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 12, 2024

Beyder, along with Vikas Prasad, MD, PhD, and BJH/WU Radiation Oncology all played an integral role in launching the SNMMI radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) comprehensive center of excellence at WU, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Siteman Cancer Center last year. Involve radiation safety early in your therapy center development. "If

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 29, 2024

a professor in Radiation Oncology at the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center , aims to demonstrate the feasibility of PGHD collection during proton beam radiotherapy for lung cancer. For more information: www.koneksahealth.com Monday, April 29, 2024 - 13:01 The study, led by principal investigator Nitin Ohri , M.D.,

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JANUARY 12, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 01/12/2024 - 11:09 January 12, 2024 — RefleXion Medical , Inc., We are grateful that CMS recognizes the potential of our SCINTIX therapy for patients with all stages of indicated cancers and, with this decision, has addressed provider payment as a barrier to clinical adoption,” continued Powell.

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MAY 24, 2024

christine.book Fri, 05/24/2024 - 13:14 May 24, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) has announced that its ASRT Foundation has awarded its International Collaborative Research Grant, and also recently completed its 25 th Corporate Roundtable Summit.

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APRIL 2, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 04/02/2024 - 18:51 April 2, 2024 — Less than three months after signing an agreement to acquire MIM Software Inc. , GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. There is also special focus on radiation therapy and Theranostics.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 4, 2024

million imaging exams were performed using fixed C-arm devices, according to the newly published " IMV 2024 Fixed C-arm Market Outlook Report." According to the 2024 survey, 75% of fixed C-arm sites are open for nine to 13 hours every weekday, with an average of 12.6 In 2023, an estimated 8.3 Weekends 21.5 Weekends 21.5

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AuntMinnie

MAY 16, 2024

Radiation therapy clinic software provider RaySearch Laboratories' RayCare 2024A oncology information system has been certified interoperable with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, version 3.0. In contrast, this new interoperability certificate for 2024A comes before its release, which is scheduled for June 2024.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 23, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 05/23/2024 - 07:00 May 23, 2024 — RaySearch Laboratories AB and C-RAD announced a collaboration agreement, aiming at jointly developing innovative solutions and products to enhance the quality of radiation therapy. Making the Catalyst+ surfaces available in RayStation has many potential applications.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 25, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/25/2024 - 08:28 July 25, 2024 — Positron Corporation , a leading molecular imaging medical device company offering PET & PET-CT imaging systems, presents its new NeuSight PET-CT 3D 64 slice scanner, available for US and North American Markets.

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MAY 21, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 05/21/2024 - 08:00 May 21, 2024 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced that the oncology information system RayCare* 2024A has been certified to be interoperable with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, version 3.0. This is the result of joint testing activities between RaySearch and Varian Medical Systems during 2024.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

Zukotynski discussed this question and how the treatment paradigm for mCRPC continues to shift in a Bayer-sponsored session at SNMMI 2024 in Toronto. They are cancer cell-targeting molecules injected into the body that travel to tumor sites and release radiation that destroys the DNA of cancer cells. Now there’s Pluvicto, she said.

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JUNE 19, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 06/19/2024 - 21:02 June 19, 2024 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced a milestone in radiotherapy technology where RaySearch’s RayStation was used for the world’s first clinical treatment using OXRAY, a new treatment machine from Hitachi.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 01/19/2024 - 11:14 January 19, 2024 — Treating tumors is a global health issue. In radiotherapy , radiation is used to destroy tumor cells, while sparing healthy tissue. In modern, highly complex radiation procedures, water equivalence also plays an increasingly important role for the dosimeters used.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 02/09/2024 - 09:00 February 9, 2024 — An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results, according to a study published today in Radiology: Imaging Cancer , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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