A new computed tomography (CT) scanner that provides physicians with precise images of internal organs with a single rotation of the gantry has been developed by Toshiba. The Toshiba Aquilion ONE 320-detector row CT system with pediatric imaging capabilities can image an entire organ in a single rotation or over multiple rotations, showing real-time dynamic movement and resulting in lower doses of radiation.
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.
[This article was published in the February 2010 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Tissue Strain Analytics could represent the most important development in ultrasound technology since the advent of Doppler imaging.
I-Therapeuitx, Inc., a privately held company founded in November 2006, is involved in the development of ophthalmic therapeutic products using its proprietary hydrogel technology to address unmet needs in ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery.
A new medical device that helps detect cancerous tumours on the skin even before they are visible to the naked eye has been developed at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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International Oncology Services Private Limited (IOSPL) recently announced that it signed up a deal with Dr. L. H. Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai to set up a state-of-the-art cancer centre called ‘International Oncology Centre.’
[This article was published in the August 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Medical robotics and computer-assisted surgery systems, support the surgeons in performing tedious surgeries with complete recision. This is one of the newer technologies that has completely taken the surgical profession by a storm.
An inhalable Nasal spray will soon be available, based on gene therapy for fighting lung cancer, described scientists.
[This article was published in the June 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]
Advances in diagnostic imaging, like Infrared Thermography, which helps in detecting signs of cancer at an extremely early stage is improving survival rates.
Royal Philips Electronics announced that it has acquired Canada-based Traxtal Inc., an innovative medical technology company in the field of minimally-invasive instruments and software for image-guided intervention and therapy. Traxtal
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