Proton therapy

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Garners Two Prestigious International Awards for Its Outstanding Achievements

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Investment, International Medical Center, Hospital, AI, Proton therapy, Bed, Internal medicine, Pediatrics, Lymphedema, EMRAM, Research, Organ transplantation, Patient safety, Gynaecology, Accreditation, HIMSS, Patient, JCI, Health, Multimedia, Patient satisfaction, Medicine, Nursing

TAOYUAN, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthcare Asia Awards, a prestigious international recognition program, honors exceptional healthcare institutions across Asia for their pioneering achievements in healthcare innovation and patient care. On March 26th, at the 2024 Awards Ceremony held in Singapore, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, emerged victorious, capturing the coveted titles of Hospital of the Year - Taiwan and Smart Hospital Initiative of the Year - Taiwan.

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  • With over 30 departments, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital offers a broad spectrum of services, including internal medicine, surgery, gynecology, and pediatrics.
  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital not only excels in medical technology and services but also prioritizes patient safety and compassionate care.
  • This year, the Healthcare Asia Awards acknowledged Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Linkou for its exceptional leadership in medical services, research, and smart healthcare innovations.
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Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet AGH launches Poland’s fastest supercomputer built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that it built a new supercomputer for the Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet of the AGH University of Krakow, making it Poland’s fastest system1.

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  • Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) today announced that it built a new supercomputer for the Academic Computer Centre Cyfronet of the AGH University of Krakow, making it Poland’s fastest system1.
  • The new system, called Helios, is Cyfronet’s fifth-generation supercomputer and will be used to advance AI-driven scientific research and innovative commercial applications.
  • The supercomputer delivers a theoretical peak performance of 35 petaflops, which is over four times faster than Cyfronet’s previous flagship system.
  • Helios also has a total of 17.5 petabytes of Lustre file system storage built on the HPE Cray ClusterStor E1000 Storage System.

CQ Medical™ (formerly CIVCO Radiotherapy and Qfix) is Exhibiting New Brand and Expanded Product Portfolio at ESTRO 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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CQ Medical marks a pivotal transformation for CIVCO Radiotherapy and Qfix, who joined forces in October 2022.

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  • CQ Medical marks a pivotal transformation for CIVCO Radiotherapy and Qfix, who joined forces in October 2022.
  • CQ Medical is derived from the company's Care Quotient: IQ + EQ = CQ.
  • Two special product unveilings will take place on Friday, 3 May at 19:18, which you will want to attend.
  • CQ offers various thermoplastic options, including Fibreplast, a premium proprietary thermoplastic that is more rigid and shrinks less than standard thermoplastic.

Leo Cancer Care Teams up With World-Leading Carbon Ion Centre

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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MIDDLETON, Wis., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Cancer Care's unique upright radiotherapy solution is set to be installed in one of the world's most advanced oncology centres to deliver proton and carbon ion radiation therapy.

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  • The CNAO decision to acquire Marie, which also incorporates a CT imaging system, is a significant development for Leo Cancer Care as it is one of only a handful of centres in the world to offer both proton and carbon ion therapy.
  • "If proton therapy is the gold standard, then carbon ion is platinum, so the centre is among the top echelons of radiation therapy delivery," added Towe.
  • Having a leading carbon ion centre invest in Marie is a major statement, said Towe, highlighting the quality of the innovation and benefits of the upright system.
  • *Leo Cancer Care is in the process of acquiring regulatory clearance for its upright delivery system in Europe.

Leo Cancer Care Teams up With World-Leading Carbon Ion Centre

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Monday, April 22, 2024
Carbon, Neoplasm, Noetics, Cancer, Proton, Towe, Radiation, Proton therapy, Arrhythmia, Research, Motion, Freedom, Platinum, Patient, Medical imaging

MIDDLETON, Wis., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leo Cancer Care's unique upright radiotherapy solution is set to be installed in one of the world's most advanced oncology centres to deliver proton and carbon ion radiation therapy.

Key Points: 
  • The CNAO decision to acquire Marie, which also incorporates a CT imaging system, is a significant development for Leo Cancer Care as it is one of only a handful of centres in the world to offer both proton and carbon ion therapy.
  • "If proton therapy is the gold standard, then carbon ion is platinum, so the centre is among the top echelons of radiation therapy delivery," added Towe.
  • Having a leading carbon ion centre invest in Marie is a major statement, said Towe, highlighting the quality of the innovation and benefits of the upright system.
  • *Leo Cancer Care is in the process of acquiring regulatory clearance for its upright delivery system in Europe.

American Shared Hospital Services Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $2,679,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2,161,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022.

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  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $2,679,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2,161,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Ray Stachowiak, Executive Chairman of American Shared Hospital Services, commented, “2023 was a good year for AMS with continual improvement each quarter.
  • Net income attributable to American Shared Hospital Services in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $415,000, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to net income of $246,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $2,679,000 for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2,161,000 for the fourth quarter of 2022.

New Proton Therapy Treatment Centre named in Ben Stelter’s honour announced

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Today, WestCan Proton Therapy Inc. announced their plans to invest in Canada’s first proton therapy treatment centre to be built in Edmonton.

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  • Today, WestCan Proton Therapy Inc. announced their plans to invest in Canada’s first proton therapy treatment centre to be built in Edmonton.
  • The centre will officially be named in honour of Ben Stelter, well-beloved six-year-old superfan and Edmonton Oilers team ambassador whose father, Mike, was a recipient of proton therapy.
  • Proton therapy, a highly precise form of radiation treatment, has long been sought after by Canadians seeking advanced cancer care.
  • On behalf of the EOCF, we would like to congratulate the Ben Stelter Foundation, Edmonton Global and WestCan Proton Therapy for bringing proton therapy treatment to Edmonton.

RaySearch to present latest innovations in RayStation, RayCare and RayIntelligence at ISOP and NPC (NAPT)

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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STOCKHOLM, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) will present the latest software innovations at IBA's International Symposium on Proton Therapy (ISOP) in Boston, Massachusetts, April 5, and at the National Proton Conference (NPC) run by the National Association on Proton Therapy (NAPT) in Boston, April 6-9.

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  • STOCKHOLM, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) will present the latest software innovations at IBA's International Symposium on Proton Therapy (ISOP) in Boston, Massachusetts, April 5, and at the National Proton Conference (NPC) run by the National Association on Proton Therapy (NAPT) in Boston, April 6-9.
  • Visit us at RaySearch's table at ISOP and booth at NPC.
  • The focus during both ISOP and NPC will be on support for proton arcs and robust optimization based on linear energy transfer (LET) and adaptive therapy.
  • Marc Mlyn, President of RaySearch Americas, and David McPhail, VP of Sales for RaySearch Americas, will be present at the meetings and look forward to meeting existing and future clinical partners.

Oklahoma Proton Center Celebrates Milestone Achievement: 5,000th Patient Successfully Treated

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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OKLAHOMA CITY, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a momentous occasion, Oklahoma Proton Center, a leading provider of cutting-edge proton therapy, recently completed treatment on their 5,000th patient.

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a momentous occasion, Oklahoma Proton Center, a leading provider of cutting-edge proton therapy, recently completed treatment on their 5,000th patient.
  • Oklahoma Proton Center is one of a few proton centers in the country to reach the 5,000 patient milestone.
  • The Oklahoma Proton Center treats over 600 patients annually from around Oklahoma and across multiple disease sites.
  • Dr. John Chang, Medical Director at Oklahoma Proton Center remarked, "Reaching the milestone of treating our 5000th patient is a moment of great pride for our team.

NY Cancer Survivor Offers Blueprint for Patient Empowerment

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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SOMERSET, N.J., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walter Krysevig, a 77-year-old cancer survivor from Somers, NY, embodies the transformative power of patient empowerment in navigating complex medical decisions.

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  • SOMERSET, N.J., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walter Krysevig, a 77-year-old cancer survivor from Somers, NY, embodies the transformative power of patient empowerment in navigating complex medical decisions.
  • His proactive approach not only reshaped his treatment journey but also serves as a blueprint for others facing similar challenges.
  • Faced with a diagnosis of Stage 4 prostate cancer, Krysevig refused to accept a passive role in his care.
  • As Krysevig celebrates a major milestone of five years post-diagnosis, his story shows that patient empowerment can lead to positive outcomes.