Tami Freeman, PhD[email protected]Clinical NewsImage guidance surges ahead in radiotherapyWe invited three world experts to comment on the major milestones in radiation therapy research. When asked to choose a development of compelling benefit, one answer was unequivocal: image guidance.August 18, 2011Clinical NewsNovel dosimetry is needed for advanced radiotherapyAdvanced radiotherapy delivery techniques have improved accuracy of treatment for many types of cancers but they require innovative dosimetry. Robust new quality assurance methods still need to be developed to verify these advanced dose distributions.June 21, 2011Clinical NewsProton therapy: Is randomization needed?Are randomized clinical trials appropriate for demonstrating proton therapy's superiority to x-ray therapy? The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology meeting, held last month in London, was the venue of a contentious debate on this subject.June 8, 2011Clinical NewsImage correction enables MR-guided therapyMRI is an excellent candidate for providing image guidance during radiation therapy, but magnetic field inhomogeneities arising from patient anatomy can lead to image distortion. A research team at the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands has developed a method for correcting such distortions.February 3, 2011Clinical NewsVessel targeting enhances uterine fibroid ablationTargeted MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of vessels supplying uterine fibroids could achieve complete fibroid ablation with reduced treatment times, according to a study from the Netherlands.December 7, 2010Clinical NewsHow to build a proton therapy facilityWhat are the essential requirements when setting up a new proton therapy facility? It's never a simple task. At a new facility under construction in Germany, stringent clinical requirements and technical specifications called for the implementation of several innovative technology developments.October 10, 2010Previous PagePage 10 of 10Top StoriesWomens ImagingWhat’s the likely impact of €16B Hologic deal?Private equity firms are acquiring women’s health vendor Hologic. Senior industry experts reflect on the deal and the future consequences for the global women’s health sector.Molecular ImagingPET/MRI begins to deliver in breast cancerMolecular ImagingEUSOBI: Positron emission mammography demonstrates worthMolecular ImagingAmyloid PET can track patterns of neurodegenerationSponsor ContentJoin Us!
