October 2006: IGRT: In-Room Technologies


Features

Cover Story
IGRT: In-Room Technologies
  by Dennis Mah, PhD
  A variety of image-guided radiation-therapy technologies enable improved target delineation and in-room corrections.

The New Alignment: CT and Radiation Therapy
  by Judith Gunn Bronson, MS
  Image-guided radiation therapy requires daily localization on the basis of soft-tissue anatomy, resulting in the need for enhanced CT capability in the radiation therapy suite.
Daily Localization 2 Ways
  Two methods used to achieve real-time corrections in patient postioning for image-guided radiation therapy are explained.


Sections

MRI & CT
  Specimen radiography of MRI-guided breast biopsy aids in surgery; new 3D MR software provides multiple views from a single acquisition; prostate coil for 3T targets radiation therapy.
Ultrasound
  Convertible ultrasound takes off in Alaska's largest hospital; two ultrasound systems receive upgrades; the ACR and SRU partner to offer online ultrasound lecture series.
Oncology
  The world's largest proton therapy center opens in Houston; a Q&A session offers insight into respiratory gating technology; "drag-and-drop" oncology software improves workflow.
Informatics
  Discussing the power and implication of 64-bit PACS; enterprise-wide dictation solution gets an upgrade; DICOM image-importing solution transfers files regardless of their source.
R&F
  Knowledge-based CAD system uses Google-like searches on mammograms; outsourced digitizing service helps transition to digital mammo; skin markers geared toward sensitive skin.

Departments

  To the Point
It's All About the Technology
  by Andi Lucas
Product Showcase
Emerging Technology
  Showcasing a 4D localization system for external-beam radiation therapy.

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