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THz images home in on cancerous tissues

Spectroscopic information in terahertz images can distinguish cancers from healthy tissues and even identify cancer subtypes.

Silicone oil may help preserve vision

Introducing silicone oil into the eye during brachytherapy may help preserve the vision of eye cancer patients.

Magnetic measurements home in on stroke

Magnetic induction tomography is under investigation for detection of brain lesions such as cerebral haemorrhage.

Innovation: patent applications review

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

Simultaneous PET/MR image acquisition enables structural, functional and molecular imaging of brain tumours.

Split-field IMRT enhances dose homogeneity

The use of split-field IMRT for craniospinal irradiation leads to superior dose homogeneity and improved target volume coverage.

Monte Carlo for complex radiotherapy

Two new Monte Carlo sources enable high-resolution simulations of advanced beam-delivery techniques.

Proton range verification: where works best?

PET-based proton range verification is most suitable for intracranial tumours and those located in the cervical spine.

CBCT enhances stereotactic set-up precision

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

The latest nanotechnology advances: from arterial plaque ablation to ultrasensitive imaging, wound dressings to tumour therapy.

Optical ECT: the complete correction

A complete attenuation-correction algorithm for optical-emission CT can reconstruct quantitatively accurate emission images.

AccuBoost spares more healthy tissue

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

The SAVI brachytherapy device expands the applicability of accelerated partial-breast irradiation to a larger patient group.

In brief: research round-up

Recent developments in radiotherapy planning, photodynamic therapy, CT and more.

Lower the dose, maintain the accuracy

Researchers demonstrate ways to reduce the imaging dose without compromising tumour localization accuracy.

MR advances: a look to the future

MRI technology is advancing at pace, with MR applications evolving just as profusely alongside.

Software assesses fluoroscopy skin dose

A new software tool allows monitoring of patient skin dose from clinical fluoroscopy procedures.

TrueBeam radiotherapy: the story so far

Varian Medical Systems showcased its TrueBeam radiotherapy system at the AAPM annual meeting.

AAPM annual meeting: product update

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

The AAPM annual meeting saw vendors unveil their latest quality assurance systems.