AuntMinnie

JULY 3, 2024

The new award will recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism, with the current application cycle open until September 30, ASRT said. Two awards will be given in the inaugural cycle.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

Owing primarily to its noise reduction capabilities, DLR has repeatedly been shown to sharply lower radiation dose while maintaining image quality. In their review, Willemink et al noted that DLR yields improved image quality compared with FBP and HBIR, as well as the potential of between 30% and 71% lower radiation dose compared with HIR.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2024

In data from a phase III clinical trial, the investigators found that gallium-68 (Ga-68) PSMA-11 PET initiated major management changes to salvage radiotherapy (RT) planning in 33% of patients – notably, a group for whom the technique was first approved in the U.S. The full study is available here.

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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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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The FDA granted application priority review and designated a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date of April 26, 2025, paving the way for a U.S. FET PET is already included in international clinical practice guidelines for the imaging of gliomas. commercial launch for next year.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Radiation dosimetry performed for up to three cycles showed delivery of high tumor absorbed radiation doses relative to the dose delivered to the key normal organs, such as kidney and salivary glands. In combination with the positive radiation dosimetry results seen in Phase 1 for Lutetium ( 177 Lu) rhPSMA-10.1

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 14, 2024

The proton system is scheduled to be installed in 2025, and once in use will usher in a new era of cutting-edge radiation oncology services. The MEVION S250-FIT Proton Therapy System is not yet available for clinical use. Simon Cancer Center, located at Morristown Medical Center in New Jersey.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Mevion Medical Systems has won a contract to install its Mevion S250-FIT proton therapy system at a Florida radiation therapy center. BayCare healthcare system will install the system in Fall 2025 at the Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center at St. The system is not yet available for clinical use, the company noted.

Radiation 40

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Imaging Technology

MAY 31, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 05/31/2023 - 20:48 May 31, 2023 — Elekta announced the launch of the first phase of Elekta ONE*, its most comprehensive and advanced software portfolio for oncology departments and clinics, including radiation therapy planning , comprehensive treatment management, and delivery.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Assessment of Claimant, Clinical, and Financial Characteristics of Teleradiology Medical Malpractice Cases. Effects of low-dose ionizing radiation on genomic instability in interventional radiology workers. Neuroimaging and Clinical Findings in Healthy Middle-Aged Adults With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in the PREVENT Dementia Study.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 7, 2024

Although use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening doubled between 2019 and 2021, overall utilization may still be low, according to research published in the September edition of Clinical Imaging. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive Medicare reimbursement beginning in 2025.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 3, 2023

Ac-225, both used to deliver therapeutic doses of radiation to destroy cancer cells in patients with serious disease, while sparing healthy tissue. Ac-225 supply to advance clinical research and ensure adequate availability for commercial radiopharmaceutical products. Ac-225 radioisotopes is non-uranium based and highly efficient.

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