Nuclear Medicine
Collaboration with Algeria to Expand Cancer Treatment Services
Varian Medical Systems has entered into an agreement with the Algerian Government’s Ministry of Health that will include the provisioning of six cancer treatment centers with USD 51 million of the latest technology for radiotherapy and radiosurgery. More...05 Feb 2014
IMRT Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer May Be Superior to Standard Radiation
Patients with head and neck cancer who are treated with a sophisticated form of radiation therapy may experience fewer side effects and are less likely to die from their disease than patients who receive traditional radiation therapy. More...28 Jan 2014

Advances in Imaging Software Reduce Patient Wait Times and Helps Hospital Staff Increase Efficiency
Magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, radiography and fluoroscopy software has been developed to improve clinical capabilities, customization, lower costs, and streamline operational results. More...27 Jan 2014

Powder Developed to Enhance NMR Signals for Faster, Better Structure Determination and Early Cancer MRI Diagnosis
Dynamic nuclear polarization combined with nuclear magnetic resonance allows, due to polarizing agents, the enhancement of nuclear magnetic resonance signals from a wide range of molecules resulting in the substantial reduction of acquisition time. More...22 Jan 2014
In Other News
Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy System Receives Clearance
PET-CT Identifies Ruptured and High-Risk Coronary Plaque
Younger, Just Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Often Undergo Unnecessary Imaging, Staging Procedures
HIV Cure Possible Using Radioimmunotherapy
Molecular Imaging Tracers Help Determine Brain Metastases Treatment Strategies
Boosting Mitochondrial Function May Nullify Resistance to Radiotherapy
3D Marker Supports Breast Cancer Treatment
Project to Develop Breast Biopsy System Offering Real-Time Monitoring, Guidance
Single Radiotherapy Session for Breast Cancer an Option to Daily Postop Treatments
Colorectal Cancer Patients’ Liver Metastases Treated Effectively with Radioembolization Therapy
Urologists Criticize Flawed Findings Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment
Pain Processes in Tennis Elbow Visualized with PET scanning
Brain Imaging Agent Approved to Help Assess Patients for Alzheimer ’s Disease, Dementia
New PET Offers Improved Imaging and Reconstruction Technology
Reduced High-Dose Volume Radiotherapy for Bladder Cancer Has Less Toxicity
Vegetable Compound Found to Protect Against Radiation
Proton Therapy Safe and Effective Treatment for Children with Tumors Near the Brainstem
Lung Cancer Outcomes Effectively Predicted with PET Imaging
Molecular Imaging Predicts Risk for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Grading System Designed to Assess Patient Reactions to Radiotherapy
External Beam Radiotherapy Use in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Does Not Increase Mortality Risks
Proton Therapy Reduces Side Effects for Pediatric Head, Neck Cancer Patients
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Proves Effective for Older Pancreatic Cancer Patients
The Nuclear Medicine channel of MedImaging brings the latest in research and clinical radiotherapy, proton therapy, PET-CT, SPECT, SQUID, radiopharmacology, scintillography, trends and safety concerns.







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