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FDA issues guidance on scanning interference with implanted medical devices

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Despite reported issues with CT scanning interfering with certain medical devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said CT is still the preferred imaging modality for patients with medical devices. CT is safer than magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for people with devices of unknown MRI safety status."

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AI will transform early cancer detection, save lives in 2025

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Today, we know that successfully treating cancer may require expertise from multiple disciplines from medical oncology to radiation oncology to surgical oncology not to mention input from specialists in the specific organs and bodily systems impacted by the disease.AI Clinicians now have access to tools such as U.S.

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Advanced Radiation Centers of New York Pioneers the First Commercial U.S. Implantation of a Biodegradable Balloon Spacer That Will Revolutionize Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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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. Developed by medical device maker BioProtect, Ltd. ,

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SimonMed partners with HeartLung Technologies

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The software, AutoBMD AI, opportunistically detects osteoporosis on CT scans acquired for other reasons so that the patient receives no extra x-ray radiation or scanning time, the companies noted. The AI technology generates bone density reports with results similar to those provided by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans.

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ACR releases updated manual on MRI safety

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Objects and medical devices in the MRI environment. Discusses alternative MR imaging, i.e., MRI simulators in radiation oncology, perioperative MRI, and mobile MRI systems. Explains the need for a "full stop and final check" before proceeding with the exam. MRI fields and safety concerns. Emergency situations.

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GE HealthCare to showcase AI technology at RSNA

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In addition, the company said that it has topped a U.S.

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Radiaction appoints Barys as president of U.S. operations

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Radiaction Medical has appointed Christopher Barys to serve as the company's U.S. The Israel-based company develops medical devices that aim to provide radiation protection to medical staff during interventional procedures. president and chief commercial officer.