Ablation procedures effective for the treatment of lung cancer

A research has supported the use of ablation procedures for the treatment of lung cancer.

US hospital installs new robotic patient positioning system

Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Florida, US has installed the Civco Protura 6D robotic couch patient positioning system at its Lynn Cancer Institute to increase efficiency in radiation therapy treatments.

AuntMinnieEurope.com launches special MRI digital community

Radiology portal AuntMinnieEurope.com has launched its new MRI Digital Community, a special section devoted to coverage of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

“jaslok is at the forefront of medical advances” : Col M Masand, Jaslok Hospital, India

It is uncanny to imagine a defence officer, who once held the responsibility of operating army tanks, is now a well-known CEO of a leading hospital in the country and saving lives of thousands of ailing patients each day

New Age Diagnostics

[This article was published in the February 2011 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org) ] Cutting-edge Radiology research is creating a revolution in the diagnosis of a range of ailments

Device to Prevent Radiotherapy Errors

Scientists at the University of Bristol, Swansea University and the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre are developing a device to reduce the risk of radiotherapy mistreatment.

Philips collaborates with radiographers to extend healthcare education

Royal Philips Electronics and the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT) announced a unique program to extend healthcare education in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific.

ISRO has taken key initiatives for telemedicine : Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, Planning Commission, India

Dr Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, Member, Planning Commission, has steered the Indian Space programme for over nine years as Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Space Commission and as Secretary to the Government of India.

Siemens promotes breast cancer awareness

October is a Breast Cancer Awareness month. Siemens Healthcare Sector has started a worldwide campaign to increase the public

FDA to Overhaul Approval Process for Radiotherapy Devices

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken steps to strengthen the approval process for radiotherapy devices following multiple errors. In a letter to the device manufacturers, the FDA identified issues from recent analysis of more than 1,000 reports of errors, which could be fixed by incorporating additional safeguards.

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CyberKnife surgery sans scalpel : Dr. P.Mahadev, MD, DNB, DMRT, Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital, Chennai

[This article was published in the May 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

The CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System is a non-invasive alternative to surgery for treating both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors anywhere in the human body, including, the prostate, lung, brain, spine, liver, pancreas and kidney.

Fortis ties up with International Oncology

Hospital chain Fortis Healthcare has tied up with International Oncology, a US-based company formed by a group of Indian doctors working overseas. As per the tie-up, a team of about 12 doctors from International Oncology has started offering cancer care treatment, including radiation therapy, medical oncology, surgical oncology and bone marrow transplant at Fortis’ Noida hospital.