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Image: A Nanor hybrid head mask and HP Pro Solution baseplate (Photo courtesy of Orfit).

Nano-Based Masks Increase Radiation Therapy Comfort

New immobilization masks made from nano-enhanced thermoplastic sheets reduce pressure on the face during radiation therapy (RT). More...
28 Oct 2016
Image: An MRI scanner used for cancer diagnosis (Photo courtesy of Imperial College London).

Recommendations for New Global Cancer Scanning Biomarkers

A team of 78 experts from Europe and North America has identified 14 key recommendations for a new global standard for cancer scanning biomarkers. More...
26 Oct 2016
Image: The SpaceOAR system benefits (Photo courtesy of Augmenix).

Injectable Spacer Preserves Bowels During Prostate Radiotherapy

A novel hydrogel rectal spacer used during radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer results in significantly less rectal toxicity and urinary incontinence, according to a new study. More...
20 Oct 2016
Image: According to a new study, women with cervical and endometrial cancer have fewer gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) side effects when treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) (Photo courtesy of ASTRO).

IMRT Causes Fewer Bowel and Bladder Problems in Women

Researchers at Yonsei University, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and other institutions conducted a multi-center, international study to assess the impact of IMRT, as compared to standard four-field radiation therapy (RT), in 278 patients with cervical or endometrial cancer who received pelvic RT post-operatively at cancer centers in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Korea. Patients were randomly assigned to receive standard RT or IMRT. More...
20 Oct 2016
Image: The directional emission of 164-keV γ-rays from the nuclei of the 131mXe radioactive tracer (Photo courtesy of Nature).

Novel Imaging and Spectroscopy Technique Unveiled

Researchers have demonstrated a new imaging technique that combines nuclear imaging using gamma-ray cameras and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). More...
18 Oct 2016
Image: An example of dose distribution of SBRT for lung cancer (Photo courtesy of the NIH).

SBRT Improves NSCLC Survival Rates in Elderly Patients

Survival rates of elderly patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have risen dramatically over the past decade, concurrent with the increasing adoption of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), according to a new study. More...
14 Oct 2016
Image: The Somatom Confidence RT Pro CT scanner (Photo courtesy of Siemens Healthineers).

Dedicated CT Scanner Advances Radiation Therapy Simulation

A new computerized tomography (CT) scanner provides personalized images for radiation therapy (RT) treatment planning. More...
12 Oct 2016
40/80-Slice CT System
uCT 528
Floor‑Mounted Digital X‑Ray System
MasteRad MX30+
Multi-Use Ultrasound Table
Clinton
Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy & Visualization Tools
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Guided Devices


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.