radiation oncology Articles
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Lehigh Valley Health Network: External Beam Electron Treatment with 3D Printed Modulated and Simple Bolus - Case Study
This patient case demonstrates the clinical application of Adaptiiv’s technology used in radiation oncology through the design and fabrication of both modulated and uniform thickness (simple) ...
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Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center: SCC of Right Index Fingernail - Case Study
The following patient case demonstrates the application of Adaptiiv’s technology used in clinical radiation oncology through the design and fabrication of customized bolus to improve the efficacy of treating complex target volumes with electron beams. This case is a great example of how a custom modulated electron bolus (MEB) allowed for a uniform dose distribution of a complex treatment ...
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ICT based training on nuclear technology applications in Tanzania
Peaceful application of nuclear technology has contributed to socio-economic resource development in Tanzania. The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission has taken some active steps for the incorporation and or adoption of ICT-based training modules in nuclear science and technology and its applications. The overall objective of this programme is to establish a sustainable national capability for ...
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Characterization of a Novel 3 MegavoltLinear Accelerator for DedicatedIntracranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Abstract The purpose of this article is to investigate and characterize from a physics perspective theZap-X (ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., San Carlos, CA), a new, dedicated self-contained and self-shielded radiosurgery system, focusing on beam energy and performance, leakage, radiationsafety, dose delivery accuracy, regulations, quality assurance, and treatment planning. Thisinvestigation is ...
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ZAP Surgical Receives CE Mark Clearance for its ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform
ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. today announced it has received CE mark clearance to the new EU MDR for its ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform. The CE mark makes it possible for healthcare providers to begin treating patients with the ZAP-X system in the European Union. For select indications including many primary and metastatic brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is proven ...
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ZAP-X: A Novel Radiosurgical Device forthe Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neurosurgery, Cyberknife Center, Centro Diagnostico Italiano, Milano, ITA 2. Department ofRadiation Oncology – Radiation Physics, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, USA 3.Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, USA 4. Engineering, ZapSurgical Systems, San Carlos, USA 5. Radiation Oncology, Stanford University Medical Center, ...
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ZAP Surgical Announces First Facility on the East Coast Initiates Patient Treatment Using New Non-Invasive Brain Tumor Therapy
ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. today announced ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® patient treatments have commenced at MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton, MD. For many primary and metastatic brain tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has proven to be an effective treatment with outcomes equivalent to invasive surgical procedures. ...
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ZAP Surgical’s Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform Receives Japanese Shonin Approval
ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. today announced it has received Shonin approval from the Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) for its ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform. As part of the approval, ZAP-X is now cleared for clinical use in Japan. To facilitate a robust market introduction effort, ZAP also announced a partnership with MC Medical Inc. to lead Japanese ...
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How the Breuer Lab tracks their sample information at every step of their research
Dr. Eun-Kyoung Breuer is an Assistant Professor and an Associate Director of the Radiobiology Program in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Loyola University Chicago. Her lab's research focuses on understanding the role that tumor suppressor genes play in the DNA damage response pathway and in breast cancer regulation. A centralized information management approach Doing research focuses on ...
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Pioneering VeraForm in Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Sarcomatoid Carcinoma Tumor Bed Marking
Head and neck cancer surgery presents a number of unique challenges, not only for the surgeon but for the radiation oncologist who will subsequently treat those patients. Great care with an emphasis on precision must be taken to ensure that critical structures and tissues avoid collateral damage when possible. However, given the surgical site often lies in soft tissue, exact identification of the ...
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GammaTile Surgically Targeted Radiation Therapy (STaRT) Improving Access to Brain Tumor Care without Compromising Outcomes
ABSTRACT Patients with brain tumors face enormous challenges after diagnosis. Many of these challenges are amplified by issues related to access to care.1‒4 Studies suggest that patients with cancer who live farther from radiation treatment centers have poorer clinical outcomes. In addition, minorities are more likely to perceive longer travel distances as a barrier, which may cause them ...
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Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) with VeraForm: Marking for Variability
Radiation therapy choices vary for comprehensive breast cancer treatment. One such option, intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is employed in many centers around the country. IORT using the Zeiss® Intrabeam® System has been proven to be non-inferior to External Beam Radiation Therapy (EBRT) in local recurrence and disease-free survival. IORT’s advantage is one treatment during ...
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APBI with VeraForm & SAVI Brachytherapy: Marking for the Unpredictable
Our Medical Director of the Oncology Breast Program, Dr. Beth DuPree, was first in the U.S. to adopt VeraForm, a continuous, radiopaque 3D tissue marker. Within months, its utility led to quick integration into our program’s standard daily practice. Like all centers today, patient satisfaction is a focal point and to date, we have seen no complications or toxicities by any criteria (e.g., ...
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Temple research finds that tweaking CBD may help it curb pain and opioid use in mice
Doylestown-based Neuropathix is running safety tests required to start clinical trials in humans. The compound may help with neuropathy, a severe type of chronic pain associated with cancer treatment. The next generation of cannabis-inspired medicine might be grown in test tubes instead of greenhouses. Researchers at Temple University have partnered with Doylestown-based pharmaceutical company ...
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Novel Tumor Bed Marking in Breast Cancer: Expanding Beyond Lumpectomy
VeraForm® placement to assist with localization and delivery of adjuvant radiation Historically, lumpectomies resulted in a scar immediately over the lumpectomy site, dictating delivery of adjuvant radiation on scar location, and frequently on the presence of a seroma. Currently, the question persists as to the optimal means to help direct the radiation oncologist to effectively deliver ...
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