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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to Host Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, Sept. 29-Oct. 2

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milla1cf Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:43 May 17, 2024 — Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's ( ASTRO ) 66th Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., September 29 – October 2, 2024.

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Accuray Expands Global Training Center Network With Opening of New Facility in Genolier, Switzerland

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The Genolier training facility includes hands-on simulation facilities for the CyberKnife and Radixact Systems to be used for training and demonstrations, and meeting rooms equipped with the most advanced technologies to host seminars, workshops and educational events.

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Accuray opens training facility in Switzerland

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The training center will promote the sharing of best practices and innovative techniques using Accuray's CyberKnife and Radixact radiation treatment delivery systems, as well as its Precision treatment planning system.

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The Role of Veterinary Technicians in Radiography: Best Practices and Safety Tips

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Poor positioning can lead to retakes, increased radiation exposure, and misdiagnoses. Safety Protocols Radiation Safety Protecting both the veterinary staff and the animals from unnecessary radiation exposure is paramount. Diagnostic Imaging Systems has made it easy for you to purchase radiation protection online.

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How AI has improved CT image reconstruction for cardiac cases

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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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Researchers Discuss Clinical Relevance of Knee OA Clinical Trials Using WBCT

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Leading researchers presented these updates in a workshop titled, “Where Are We With Weight Bearing CT in OA Research and Do We Need it at All?” Knee osteoarthritis (OA) clinical trials results show that weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging may offer new insights into OA pathology beyond what plain radiographs and MRI can provide.

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Tributes pour in for CT pioneer Willi Kalender

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Kalender's other main fields of research were radiation protection and the development of quantitative diagnostic procedures, for example, for the assessment of osteoporosis, lung, and cardiac diseases, noted the International Society for CT. "His

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