Prof. Jayant Vaidya, lead author of the study, University College London surgery and interventional science, performs a TARGI-IORT procedure. A small ball-shaped device placed inside the breast, directly where the cancer had been. The single-dose treatment lasts for around 20-30 minutes and replaces the need for extra hospital visits in eight out of ten cases.
News | Radiation Oncology
Pioneering Single-dose Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Treatment

June 2, 2021 — A breast cancer therapy that requires just one shot of radiotherapy is as effective as traditional ...

Time June 02, 2021
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The Radiosurgery Society (RSS), a non-profit medical society dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of radiosurgery, today announced the official launch of its Radiosurgery Society Residents Association (RSSRA) and Residents Executive Committee (REC), designed to support residents, fellows, medical students and members-in-training interested in pursuing a career in stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and advancing therapies.
News | Radiology Education
The Radiosurgery Society Establishes Residents Association to Optimize Educational Experience

June 24, 2021 — The Radiosurgery Society (RSS), a non-profit medical society dedicated to advancing the science and ...

Time June 24, 2021
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A multidisciplinary team at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a new brain stimulation technique using focused ultrasound that is able to turn specific types of neurons in the brain on and off and precisely control motor activity without surgical device implantation. 
News | Ultrasound Imaging
New Tool Activates Deep Brain Neurons by Combining Ultrasound, Genetics

June 2, 2021 — Neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy have had some treatment success with deep ...

Time June 02, 2021
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Ionizing radiation is used for treating nearly half of all cancer patients. Radiotherapy works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, and cells sustaining so much DNA damage that they cannot sufficiently repair it will soon cease to replicate and die. It's an effective strategy overall, and radiotherapy is a common frontline cancer treatment option.
News | Radiation Therapy
Measuring the Effects of Radiotherapy on Cancer May Open Up Avenues for Treatment

June 1, 2021 — Ionizing radiation is used for treating nearly half of all cancer patients. Radiotherapy works by ...

Time June 01, 2021
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Turner Imaging Systems, a developer of advanced X-ray imaging systems, announced the company has received its CE Mark for its Smart-C Mini C-Arm portable fluoroscopy x-ray imaging device.
News | Mobile C-Arms
Turner Imaging Systems Receives CE Mark for Smart-C Mini C-arm Portable Fluoroscopy X-ray Imaging Device

June 1, 2021 — Turner Imaging Systems, a developer of advanced X-ray imaging systems, announced the company has received ...

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Swiftness is essential when treating lung cancer, the second most common type of cancer in the U.S. and the country's leading cause of cancer deaths.
News | Lung Imaging
Delaying Lung Cancer Surgery Associated with Higher Risk of Recurrence, Death

June 1, 2021 — Swiftness is essential when treating lung cancer, the second most common type of cancer in the U.S. and ...

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A) Ultrasound in 28-year-old woman (B) MRI in 34-year-old woman with suspected PAS disorder. Focal area of placental tissues bulge toward imaginary lines of normal uterine contour (dash lines). Length (L) and depth (D) measurements of placental bulge also demonstrated. p = placenta; b = bladder. Image courtesy of American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR)
News | Ultrasound Imaging
Ultrasound, MRI Aid Placenta Accreta Diagnosis

June 1, 2021 — According to an open-access Editor's Choice article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) ...

Time June 01, 2021
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An example of how spectral CT can help aid diagnosis in a pancreatic CT which may have a small lesion, but it is difficult to see. The dual-energy imaging clearly shows a lesion. This is example is from the Philips Spectral CT 7500 system.
Feature | Computed Tomography (CT) | By Dave Fornell, Editor
Philips Introduces the new Spectral CT 7500 as Workhorse Scanner With Spectral Data on Every Scan

May 27, 2021 — Philips Healthcare released a workhorse computed tomography (CT) system, the Spectral CT 7500, which has ...

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Feature | Coronavirus (COVID-19) | By Dave Fornell, Editor
Xenon MRI Showed Alveolar Capillary Diffusion Limitation in COVID-19 Long-haulers

May 26, 2021 — There are increasing reports of persistent symptoms after a patient recovers from COVID-19, now called ...

Time May 26, 2021
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The KA X-ray technology gives doctors a clearer view of a patient's lungs by separating the bone structure (left) and soft tissue (right).
News | Digital Radiography (DR)
KA Imaging Signs U.S. Distribution Agreement With Alpha Imaging

May 25, 2021 - KA Imaging has signed a distribution agreement in the U.S. with Alpha Imaging. Hospitals, medical ...

Time May 25, 2021
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Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University’s EMPIRE-1 trial is first-of-its-kind randomized patient outcomes study of amino acid PET imaging in influencing a cancer control endpoint
News | Radiation Therapy
Results Published for Axumin (Fluciclovine F 18) PET Imaging Study Demonstrating Improved Patient Outcomes in Patients with Recurrent Prostate Cancer

May 25, 2021 — Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization ...

Time May 25, 2021
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LAP is prioritizing clinical awareness, uptake and application of the automated 3D dose-check functionality now incorporated into its RadCalc QA software
News | Radiation Therapy
Automated 3D Dose-volume Verification: Gearing Up for Complex Planning scenarios

May 25, 2021 — Independent verification always has been, and likely always will be, the core value proposition for ...

Time May 25, 2021
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International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra will install its solution for digital pathology at Institut Curie, one of the most recognized and prestigious cancer centers in France.
News | Enterprise Imaging
Prestigious French Cancer Center Institut Curie Digitizes Pathology with Solution from Sectra

May 24, 2021 — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra will install its solution for digital ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued this final guidance: Testing and Labeling Medical Devices for Safety in the Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment.
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Medical Devices in the MR Environment

May 21, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued this final guidance: Testing and Labeling Medical ...

Time May 21, 2021
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Part of a major software upgrade that facilitates the implementation of new cloud-based imaging services
News | PACS
Laurel Bridge Software Announces Support for RESTful DICOMweb

May 21, 2021— Laurel Bridge Software, a provider of imaging software solutions that enable health systems to orchestrate ...

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The experimental drug avasopasem manganese protects healthy tissue while enhancing radiation's capacity to kill cancerous tumor cells by converting superoxide to hydrogen peroxide. Image courtesy of Michael Story, Ph.D.
News | Radiation Therapy
Experimental Drug Makes Radiation Therapy More Effective, Less Damaging

May 21, 2021 — An experimental drug that has shown promise in protecting healthy tissue from collateral damage caused by ...

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) is calling on radiologists nationally to respond to a solicitation for public comment from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about lung cancer screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT).
News | Lung Imaging
ACR Urges Radiologists to Provide Input to CMS Lung Cancer Screening Coverage Analysis

May 20, 2021 — The American College of Radiology (ACR) is calling on radiologists nationally to respond to a ...

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Carestream selects HPE GreenLake Cloud Services to power transformative artificial intelligence-as-a-service (AIaas)
News | Artificial Intelligence
Carestream Accelerates Development and Delivery of AI Applications for Medical Imaging

May 20, 2021 — Carestream Health is transforming and accelerating the way it develops and delivers AI applications for ...

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According to an open-access article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), increased axillary lymph node or ipsilateral deltoid uptake is occasionally observed on FDG or 11C-choline PET performed after Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccination
News | Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Nodal and Deltoid Radiotracer Uptake on Post-COVID-19 Vaccination PET

May 19, 2021 — According to an open-access article in ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), increased axillary ...

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A new study finds that brachytherapy, a common procedure that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, may continue safely, potentially without delay or antibiotics, in cervical cancer patients following uterine perforation.
News | Brachytherapy Systems, Women's Healthcare
Brachytherapy May Continue Following Uterine Perforation in Cervical Cancer Patients

May 19, 2021 — A new study finds that brachytherapy, a common procedure that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells ...

Time May 19, 2021
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