Medical physics

CIVCO Radiotherapy Presents Proton Head & Neck Immobilization Solution at ASTRO 2019 Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Extension features geometry that allows for direct access to effectively treat CNS patients.

Key Points: 
  • The Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Extension features geometry that allows for direct access to effectively treat CNS patients.
  • It features customizable components that create a comfortable head and neck immobilization system for precise radiotherapy treatments to improve patient outcomes.
  • The system is comprised of a carbon fiber head support, customizable cushion and dedicated thermoplastic mask designed for secure and simple attachment.
  • CIVCO Radiotherapy has over 35 years' experience developing, manufacturing and providing high-quality, innovative, patient-centric solutions in radiotherapy.

CIVCO Radiotherapy Presents Proton Head & Neck Immobilization Solution at ASTRO 2019 Annual Meeting

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Extension features geometry that allows for direct access to effectively treat CNS patients.

Key Points: 
  • The Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Extension features geometry that allows for direct access to effectively treat CNS patients.
  • It features customizable components that create a comfortable head and neck immobilization system for precise radiotherapy treatments to improve patient outcomes.
  • The system is comprised of a carbon fiber head support, customizable cushion and dedicated thermoplastic mask designed for secure and simple attachment.
  • CIVCO Radiotherapy has over 35 years' experience developing, manufacturing and providing high-quality, innovative, patient-centric solutions in radiotherapy.

Global $27.3 Bn Interventional Radiology Markets, 2014-2018 & 2019-2024: Increase in the Number of Product Approvals and Launches

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

The key factors driving the market are increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, advancements in technology, growing aging population, and improving reimbursement rate for interventional radiology procedures.

Key Points: 
  • The key factors driving the market are increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, advancements in technology, growing aging population, and improving reimbursement rate for interventional radiology procedures.
  • There are different types of products available in the interventional radiology market, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), angiography systems, and others.
  • Out of these, oncology is estimated to contribute the most significant share to the interventional radiology market in the forecast period.
  • Across the globe, the interventional radiology market is registering growth owing to a substantial number of new equipment being introduced by prominent players.

CorTechs Labs Licenses Technology Patents from the University of California San Diego (UCSD)

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

CorTechs Labs , the leader in AI-based brain image quantification, has announced that it has entered into licensing agreements with the University of California San Diego (UCSD), allowing the company to utilize several technologies focused on expanding the role of volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in clinical practice.

Key Points: 
  • CorTechs Labs , the leader in AI-based brain image quantification, has announced that it has entered into licensing agreements with the University of California San Diego (UCSD), allowing the company to utilize several technologies focused on expanding the role of volumetric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in clinical practice.
  • We are excited about the improvements these new technologies will bring to radiology workflow and, most importantly, to patient care in general.
  • These in-licensed technologies will help CorTechs Labs drive the ongoing evolution of current flagship products, NeuroQuant, LesionQuant and PETQuant, as well as partner with other companies to bring novel AI-based solutions to the volumetric imaging space.
  • CorTechs Labs develops and markets breakthrough medical device software solutions capable of automatically segmenting and quantifying brain structures, making quantitative analysis of the human brain a routine part of clinical practice.

Mevion to Highlight Expanded Image-Guided Proton Therapy and Patient Positioning Offerings at ASTRO 2019

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Since Mevions compact proton therapy systems are embedded into existing radiation therapy departments, the ability to offer the centers preferred immobilization systems can be a great benefit.

Key Points: 
  • Since Mevions compact proton therapy systems are embedded into existing radiation therapy departments, the ability to offer the centers preferred immobilization systems can be a great benefit.
  • Two additional couch tops from CIVCO Radiotherapy* and Orfit * will be added to the S250 Series patient immobilization offerings later this year.
  • ASTRO attendees are invited to visit Mevion at booth #1431 to talk to our onsite team about Mevion proton therapy and IGPT solutions and learn more about how Mevion has changed proton therapy.
  • Mevion Medical Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of compact proton therapy systems for use in radiation treatment for cancer patients.

CIVCO Radiotherapy Expands Proton Therapy Immobilization Solutions, Releases Universal Couchtop ProForm for Head & Neck Treatment

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

CORALVILLE, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CIVCO Radiotherapy, the leading global provider of high quality, innovative, patient-centric radiotherapy solutions, today announced the release of the Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Solution, the newest development in their ProtonSeries family of products for proton therapy.

Key Points: 
  • CORALVILLE, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CIVCO Radiotherapy, the leading global provider of high quality, innovative, patient-centric radiotherapy solutions, today announced the release of the Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Solution, the newest development in their ProtonSeries family of products for proton therapy.
  • The ProForm Head & Neck Extension is quick and easy to attach and features a large, 121.5 cm junction-free and artifact-free treatment area.
  • Utilizing the Universal Couchtop allows dosimetric consistency with CT SIM, photon and proton treatment compatible models, leading to reduced clinic workflow.
  • CIVCO RADIOTHERAPY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CIVCO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS.PROFORM, PROTONSERIES AND UNIVERSAL COUCHTOP ARE TRADEMARKS OF CIVCO.

CIVCO Radiotherapy Expands Proton Therapy Immobilization Solutions, Releases Universal Couchtop ProForm for Head & Neck Treatment

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 10, 2019

CORALVILLE, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CIVCO Radiotherapy, the leading global provider of high quality, innovative, patient-centric radiotherapy solutions, today announced the release of the Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Solution, the newest development in their ProtonSeries family of products for proton therapy.

Key Points: 
  • CORALVILLE, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --CIVCO Radiotherapy, the leading global provider of high quality, innovative, patient-centric radiotherapy solutions, today announced the release of the Universal Couchtop ProForm Head & Neck Solution, the newest development in their ProtonSeries family of products for proton therapy.
  • The ProForm Head & Neck Extension is quick and easy to attach and features a large, 121.5 cm junction-free and artifact-free treatment area.
  • Utilizing the Universal Couchtop allows dosimetric consistency with CT SIM, photon and proton treatment compatible models, leading to reduced clinic workflow.
  • CIVCO RADIOTHERAPY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF CIVCO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS.PROFORM, PROTONSERIES AND UNIVERSAL COUCHTOP ARE TRADEMARKS OF CIVCO.

Live Encompass™ SRS System Demonstration and Discussion at Qfix® ASTRO Booth #2314

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

AVONDALE, Pa., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Qfix Join us to learn new techniques for forming Encompass Mask Systems for efficient, accurate, and reproducible patient setups.

Key Points: 
  • AVONDALE, Pa., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Qfix Join us to learn new techniques for forming Encompass Mask Systems for efficient, accurate, and reproducible patient setups.
  • Please join Qfix in welcoming Jeremy 'Nathan' Jordan, MS RT(T) and Leesa Cordell, BS RT (R)(T) from the University of Alabama Hospital at Birmingham who will present a live demonstration and brief discussion on their early experiences using the Qfix SRS Cushion Support and Encompass System with Varian HyperArc High-definition Radiotherapy.
  • For more information on times please logon to https://qfix.com/about/news/live-demo-discussion-astro
    Visit us at ASTRO Booth #2314 to see the latest innovations and live demonstrations of MR, CT, and treatment solutions during the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting, September 15-17, 2019.
  • Qfix is a world leader in radiotherapy dedicated to helping medical professionals provide the best patient care with the world's finest positioning devices designed to enhance the probability of positive patient outcomes.

Global Brachytherapy Afterloaders Market 2019-2023 | Technological Advances to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190910005694/en/
    Technavio has published a new market research report on the global brachytherapy afterloaders market from 2019-2023.
  • Read the 111-page research report with TOC on "Brachytherapy Afterloaders Market Analysis Report by Product (HDR afterloaders and PDR afterloaders) and geographical regions (North America, Europe, Asia, and ROW) 2019 - 2023" at https://www.technavio.com/report/brachytherapy-afterloaders-market-indus...?
  • In addition, the advantages of brachytherapy over surgery and other forms of radiation are anticipated to further boost the brachytherapy afterloaders market during the forecast period.
  • Thus, such technological advances are expected to increase the adoption of brachytherapy afterloaders, which, in turn, will drive the growth of market during the forecast period.

AMRA Announces Strategic Partnership with Japanese Leading Imaging CRO, Micron, Inc., to Support Clinical Trials in Japan

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

A local partner in the sophisticated Japanese market is necessary and will mean better service to domestic clients," said Eric Converse, CEO of AMRA.

Key Points: 
  • A local partner in the sophisticated Japanese market is necessary and will mean better service to domestic clients," said Eric Converse, CEO of AMRA.
  • Micron, having Japan's largest medical imaging analysis team, has the logistical organization and know-how to support launching AMRA's technology in Japanese clinical trials.
  • Micron ( www.micron-kobe.com/en ) is an imaging contract research organization and provides imaging related technical and clinical trial support services.
  • It offers image central reading, image analysis, monitoring, quality control, PET tracer manufacturing support, and site management services for multi-center clinical trials.