Radiation

TAE Life Sciences Welcomes Dr. Deepak "Dee" Khuntia to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Neutron, Cancer, BNCT, Lung cancer, Hope, Brain, Patient, Head, Radiation, Medical imaging

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAE Life Sciences, a pioneer in advancing Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Deepak "Dee" Khuntia, M.D., FASTRO, to its esteemed Board of Directors. Dr. Khuntia brings unparalleled expertise and invaluable insights to the board, further strengthening TAE Life Sciences' position as a pioneer in the field of radiation oncology.

Key Points: 
  • As an authority in radiation oncology, Dr. Khuntia joining the board of directors validates BNCT and the work TAE Life Sciences is doing to make it a mainstay of modern cancer care
    IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TAE Life Sciences , a pioneer in advancing Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Deepak "Dee" Khuntia, M.D., FASTRO, to its esteemed Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Khuntia brings unparalleled expertise and invaluable insights to the board, further strengthening TAE Life Sciences' position as a pioneer in the field of radiation oncology.
  • Dr. Khuntia expressed his excitement about joining TAE Life Sciences' board, stating, "I believe in the promising future of Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) and its potential to transform the landscape of radiation oncology.
  • For more information about TAE Life Sciences, Alphabeam, and the company's proprietary boronated BNCT drugs, please visit www.taelifesciences.com .

Raigmore Hospital in Scotland selects RayCare

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Raigmore Hospital, Physics, ARIA, Radiation, Varian Medical Systems, RaySearch Laboratories, Communication, Automation, Documentation, Pressure, Patient, Nursing

STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is pleased to announce that Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland has placed an order for the oncology information system RayCare®*.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RaySearch Laboratories AB (publ) is pleased to announce that Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland has placed an order for the oncology information system RayCare®*.
  • The radiotherapy center at Raigmore Hospital is the northernmost center for radiotherapy in the UK, treating close to 1,000 patients per year.
  • Steven Colligan, Head of radiotherapy physics, Raigmore Hospital, says: "We have used RayStation since 2016 and look forward to the introduction of RayCare to the department.
  • Johan Löf, founder and CEO, RaySearch, says: "Our installed base of RayCare customers is steadily increasing and I am happy to welcome Raigmore Hospital as a new RayCare customer.

RSNA: GPT-4 Matches Radiologists in Detecting Errors in Radiology Reports

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Education, Society, OAK, AI, Radiation, X-ray, Research, Workflow, Pressure, RSNA, Physician, Teaching hospital, Health, Medical imaging

OAK BROOK, Ill., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Large language model GPT-4 matched the performance of radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reports, according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Key Points: 
  • Large language model GPT-4 matched the performance of radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reports, according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Large language model GPT-4 matched the performance of radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reports, according to research published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).
  • Errors in radiology reports may occur due to resident-to-attending discrepancies, speech recognition inaccuracies and high workload.
  • Six radiologists (two senior radiologists, two attending physicians and two residents) and GPT-4 were tasked with detecting these errors.

NUH LAUNCHES NEW DIGESTIVE CENTRE TO PUSH NEW FRONTIERS IN EARLY CANCER DETECTION AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Radiation, Cade, Cancer, CAQ, Mouth, Pancreas, Tissue, AI, Colorectal cancer, Prognosis, Annual report, Stomach, Surgeon, Digestate, Artificial intelligence, Stomach cancer, Consultant, Hepatology, Radiology, National University Hospital, Computer, Incidence, Patient, Endoscopy, Diagnosis, Biomarker, Associate, Liver cancer, Division, Head, NUH, Medical imaging

SINGAPORE, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National University Hospital (NUH) is embarking on a major initiative to establish the National University Centre for Digestive Health, slated for completion in the first half of 2025. With a vision to be the region's leading academic centre for digestive health, the Centre will pioneer research, innovations and clinical practices with an amplified focus to elevate the standards of early disease detection, precise diagnosis, treatment and prevention of digestive illnesses.

Key Points: 
  • Early gastrointestinal lesions, which are abnormal changes involving the tissues in the stomach area, may be indicative of cancer.
  • As such, early detection and diagnosis are crucial for better prognosis and lay a strong foundation for successful treatment and recovery.
  • The team is also developing novel biomarkers to improve the precision of early colorectal cancer detection, as well as new pancreas and liver cancer assays.
  • As we continue to expand our infrastructure and embrace technological advances, the Centre is poised to redefine digestive health for the future."

Slone Partners Places Chris Raanes as CEO at Magnetic Insight

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Radiation, MPI, Research, Growth, Bachelor of Science, SVP, Senior, Patient, Organization, Health, Management

SOUTH RIDING, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners, a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, healthcare, and nonprofit and social impact organizations, has announced the placement of Chris A. Raanes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Magnetic Insight, the global leader in magnetic particle imaging (MPI).

Key Points: 
  • SOUTH RIDING, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners , a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, healthcare, and nonprofit and social impact organizations, has announced the placement of Chris A. Raanes as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Magnetic Insight , the global leader in magnetic particle imaging (MPI).
  • Raanes has more than 20 years of experience in the medical device sector, having led companies through pivotal stages of growth and commercialization.
  • "I'm honored to join the Magnetic Insight team, especially at such a pivotal time for groundbreaking research and advancements in the MPI space," said Raanes.
  • Raanes earned his Bachelor of Science and his Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION MAKES HISTORY RAISING OVER $93 MILLION FOR CANCER CARE AT SMH

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Monday, April 15, 2024
Education, Cancer, Brachytherapy, Patient, Research, Surgical oncology, SMH, Family, Multimedia, Rehabilitation, Radiation, Growth, Hospital

SARASOTA, Fla., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation announced today that its Leading with Care cancer campaign raised over $93 million to support the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH).

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  • SARASOTA, Fla., April 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation announced today that its Leading with Care cancer campaign raised over $93 million to support the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH).
  • The $93-plus million campaign is the largest in Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation's 48-year history.
  • SMH's vision to transform cancer care was born nearly 10 years ago in response to the southwest Florida community's rapid growth and increase in cancer cases.
  • As SMH's philanthropic arm, the Healthcare Foundation launched its cancer fundraising campaign in 2017 with a goal to raise $50 million in five years.

Pioneering Cutting-Edge Technologies: High-End Medical Imaging Developer VITAL HealthCare Debuts at CMEF

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Saturday, April 13, 2024
Radiation, Cadmium zinc telluride, Health, Tissue, VITA, Exhibition, Photon, Patient, MRI, VITAL, Diagnosis, Multimedia, CZT, Medical imaging

11, 2024, VITAL HealthCare, one of the 5 core business divisions of the VITAL Group, marked a stunning debut at the 89th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai.

Key Points: 
  • 11, 2024, VITAL HealthCare, one of the 5 core business divisions of the VITAL Group, marked a stunning debut at the 89th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai.
  • At the exhibition, VITAL HealthCare unveiled a portfolio of advanced imaging solutions.
  • Spearheading the lineup was its in-development photon counting CT (PCCT) system - VITA PCCT, a next-generation CT imaging technique poised to redefine the future of imaging diagnostics.
  • They also exemplify VITAL HealthCare's dedication to pioneering the cutting edge of medical imaging and building an industry-wide matrix of high-end medical imaging products.

Pioneering Cutting-Edge Technologies: High-End Medical Imaging Developer VITAL HealthCare Debuts at CMEF

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Saturday, April 13, 2024
Radiation, Cadmium zinc telluride, Health, Tissue, VITA, Exhibition, Photon, Patient, MRI, VITAL, Diagnosis, CZT, Medical imaging

11, 2024, VITAL HealthCare, one of the 5 core business divisions of the VITAL Group, marked a stunning debut at the 89th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai.

Key Points: 
  • 11, 2024, VITAL HealthCare, one of the 5 core business divisions of the VITAL Group, marked a stunning debut at the 89th China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) in Shanghai.
  • At the exhibition, VITAL HealthCare unveiled a portfolio of advanced imaging solutions.
  • They also exemplify VITAL HealthCare's dedication to pioneering the cutting edge of medical imaging and building an industry-wide matrix of high-end medical imaging products.
  • By ramping up R&D investment and sharpening its technological edge, VITAL HealthCare is set to broaden its market reach while fostering collective growth in the global medical imaging industry through synergistic partnerships.

Magnetic Insight Announces New CEO, $3 Million in New Grant Funding

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Electrical engineering, Radiation, University, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Stroke, Physics, NIH, Johns Hopkins, Tracer ammunition, Nuclear medicine, MPI, Research, Growth, Engineering, Hyperthermia, Magnetic particle imaging, Patient, Electronics, SBIR, Embolism, Medical imaging

ALAMEDA, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Magnetic Insight, the global leader in magnetic particle imaging (MPI), has announced several recent developments that bolster their leading position in the MPI space, including the appointment of Chris A. Raanes as the company's new CEO effective February 21st, a joint grant with The University of California at Berkeley to dramatically improve the spatial resolution of MPI, and an NIH grant to drive the sensitivity of MPI to the physics limits.

Key Points: 
  • Magnetic Insight specializes in MPI, an innovative tracer imaging technology that offers the sensitivity of nuclear medicine without using radioactive tracers.
  • Magnetic Insight is primed to make significant advancements in MPI technology, opening doors to a wide range of applications for a variety of medical conditions.
  • "I'm honored to join the Magnetic Insight team, especially at such a pivotal time for groundbreaking research and advancements in the MPI space," said Raanes.
  • Magnetic Insight was also awarded a multi-million-dollar NIH Phase II Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant to develop the engineering underpinning their clinical MPI imaging platform development.

RAD Technology Medical Systems to Provide Modular Radiation Therapy Vault for Windsor Regional Hospital

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
RAD, Radiation, Safety, Radiation protection, Business, Environment, Patient, Health, Medical imaging

The project aims to elevate Windsor Regional Hospital's capabilities in radiation therapy with the installation of a RAD Vault and control room.

Key Points: 
  • The project aims to elevate Windsor Regional Hospital's capabilities in radiation therapy with the installation of a RAD Vault and control room.
  • Windsor Regional Hospital, renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare services, has selected RAD to enhance its radiation therapy center with the addition of a fourth radiotherapy vault.
  • "We are thrilled to work with Windsor Regional Hospital to advance their radiation therapy capabilities," said Kenneth Wright, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at RAD Technology Medical Systems.
  • By leveraging our modular RAD Vault technology, Windsor Regional Hospital is enhancing its ability to deliver exceptional radiation therapy services to the community both today and tomorrow."