August 11, 2010 – Based on its recent analysis of the computed tomography (CT) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Siemens Healthcare with the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership of the Year.

August 9, 2010 - Researchers at Mayo Clinic are working to reduce radiation dosages used to acquire perfusion and other CT images.

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has released evidence-based guidelines to define appropriate fractionation of whole breast irradiation (WBI), finding that hypofractionated (HF) WBI is effective for many patients with early-stage breast cancer.

August 5, 2010 — New tools are enabling physicians at the Proton Therapy Center at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer to harness supercharged proton particles and conform them more precisely to the rugged landscape and uneven contours of a tumor. Using a technology known as pencil beam scanning or spot scanning, protons are given the mission to hone in on cancer cells and destroy them.

August 4, 2010 — The ability of electronic brachytherapy to offer patients a safe, isotope-free alternative to traditional radiation therapy across a broad range of cancers was the focus of 14 clinical research studies presented at the recent American Association of Physicists in Medicine Meeting.

August 4, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Boston recently purchased four advanced digital radiography (DR) X-ray systems for use in its ambulatory care and outpatient facilities.

August 3, 2010 — New cancer-specific imaging compounds may help enhance the imaging capabilities of positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT).