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Sep 1, 2010
Spectroscopic information in terahertz images can distinguish cancers from healthy tissues and even identify cancer subtypes.
Silicone oil may help preserve vision
Aug 27, 2010
Introducing silicone oil into the eye during brachytherapy may help preserve the vision of eye cancer patients.
Magnetic measurements home in on stroke
Aug 25, 2010
Magnetic induction tomography is under investigation for detection of brain lesions such as cerebral haemorrhage.
Innovation: patent applications review
Aug 20, 2010
Our survey of the latest international patent applications in radiation therapy reviews filings from Varian, .decimal, Xoft, SpectraCure and more.
PET/MRI creates diagnostic-quality images
Aug 19, 2010
Simultaneous PET/MR image acquisition enables structural, functional and molecular imaging of brain tumours.
Split-field IMRT enhances dose homogeneity
Aug 18, 2010
The use of split-field IMRT for craniospinal irradiation leads to superior dose homogeneity and improved target volume coverage.
Monte Carlo for complex radiotherapy
Aug 17, 2010
Two new Monte Carlo sources enable high-resolution simulations of advanced beam-delivery techniques.
Proton range verification: where works best?
Aug 16, 2010
PET-based proton range verification is most suitable for intracranial tumours and those located in the cervical spine.
CBCT enhances stereotactic set-up precision
Aug 12, 2010
Integrating cone beam CT into the clinical practice of stereotactic radiotherapy plays a key part in improving patient set-up accuracy.
Nano update: detect, image, treat
Aug 11, 2010 (1 comment)
The latest nanotechnology advances: from arterial plaque ablation to ultrasensitive imaging, wound dressings to tumour therapy.
Optical ECT: the complete correction
Aug 10, 2010
A complete attenuation-correction algorithm for optical-emission CT can reconstruct quantitatively accurate emission images.
AccuBoost spares more healthy tissue
Aug 9, 2010
Image-guided breast brachytherapy can reduce the PTV, spare more normal breast tissue and lower the dose to skin, lungs and chest wall.
SAVI device increases APBI eligibility
Aug 5, 2010 (1 comment)
The SAVI brachytherapy device expands the applicability of accelerated partial-breast irradiation to a larger patient group.
In brief: research round-up
Aug 4, 2010
Recent developments in radiotherapy planning, photodynamic therapy, CT and more.
Lower the dose, maintain the accuracy
Aug 3, 2010
Researchers demonstrate ways to reduce the imaging dose without compromising tumour localization accuracy.
MR advances: a look to the future
Aug 2, 2010 (1 comment)
MRI technology is advancing at pace, with MR applications evolving just as profusely alongside.
Software assesses fluoroscopy skin dose
Jul 30, 2010
A new software tool allows monitoring of patient skin dose from clinical fluoroscopy procedures.
TrueBeam radiotherapy: the story so far
Jul 28, 2010
Varian Medical Systems showcased its TrueBeam radiotherapy system at the AAPM annual meeting.
AAPM annual meeting: product update
Jul 27, 2010
Faster treatment planning software and an ultrasound platform for radiotherapy were among the products highlighted at this year's AAPM exhibition.
QA takes centre stage on show floor
Jul 26, 2010
The AAPM annual meeting saw vendors unveil their latest quality assurance systems.