First Radiotherapy Treatment Planned Using Varian's RapidPlan Takes Place at Leading UK Cancer Center
GUILDFORD, England – A 76-year-old man with prostate cancer has become the first radiotherapy patient in the world whose treatment was planned using new RapidPlan™ knowledge-based software from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR). Specialists at Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, England, carried out the advanced IMRT (intensity modulated radiotherapy) treatment using RapidPlan to plan...
Read More »Hocoma to Showcase Valedo Digital Back Health Coach at CES 2015
NORWELL, Mass.- – Hocoma, a leader in the development of robotic and sensor-based medical devices for functional movement therapy, today announced plans to showcase Valedo-®, a personal medical device that combines physical sensors with fun, interactive games to support long-term back health, at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES Tech West, Sands Expo, booth #73928) from...
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Philips Launches Two-in-one Critical Care Ventilator Across Europe - Proven to Improve Patient Outcomes
EINDHOVEN, Netherlands - Solution designed for smoother transition from invasive to non-invasive ventilation Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the European launch of the V680 ventilator for hospital respiratory care, offering both invasive and non-invasive ventilation. The solution is designed for smoother transition from ventilation to natural breathing, and helps enhance...
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Available for adults, toddlers, and infants, Suction and Oxygen Therapy Products come with variety of hospital connections that conform to NFPA 99, ISO, and world standards, including FDA, HCA, and CE. Suction Regulators, offered in analog and digital versions, are suitable for continuous, intermittent, regulating suction, and full suction applications. Medical Air Flow Meters come in flow...
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How to Choose the Right Adhesive Tape for Your Application
With a considerable number of adhesive materials, applications and methods, there are many options to consider when choosing an adhesive tape. As NADCO® is a leading manufacturer of custom tapes and labels; we took our years of experience to create this handy selection guide on choosing the right adhesive tape for your application.
Read More »Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Its ProBeam(TM) Proton Therapy System
PALO ALTO, Calif.- — Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its updated ProBeam™ proton therapy system. Varian's ProBeam system gives clinicians options for delivering dose precisely in order to minimize dose to healthy tissue in the course of delivering proton therapy treatments for cancer. Its scanning beam technology enables intensity-modulated proton...
Read More »Northern Centre for Cancer Care Acquires Two TrueBeam(TM) Devices from Varian Medical Systems to Deliver Advanced Radiosurgery Treatments
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, UK - Cancer patients in the north-east of England will be able to receive modern radiosurgery treatments without having to travel for up to two hours for treatments. The Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC) at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is acquiring two TrueBeam™ STx medical linear accelerators from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) to begin offering...
Read More »Varian Receives Regulatory Clearance in India for Use of High Intensity Mode on TrueBeam Medical Linear Accelerators
Advanced Capabilities of Varian's Market-Leading Cancer Treatment Systems on Display at AROICON 2012 in Kolkata, November 30th-December 2nd KOLKATA, India - Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) has received regulatory clearance from the Indian Atomic Energy Regulatory Board for the use of its unique TrueBeam™ High Intensity Mode for advanced radiosurgical treatments.- The company's...
Read More »Varian Medical Systems Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Use of Transponder to Monitor Motion During Radiotherapy Anywhere in Body
Varian's Surface Beacon Transponder for the Calypso-® System Cleared for Real Time Tracking Anywhere in Body PALO ALTO, Calif. - Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR) has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a surface beacon transponder to be used with the Varian Calypso system as a real-time tracking device capable of monitoring motion during radiotherapy...
Read More »First Varian High Dose Rate Brachytherapy Afterloader Supplied to Leading China Cancer Hospital
BEIJING -- Cancer patients in China will gain access to Varian's state-of-the-art cancer care with the announcement that a leading cancer center is acquiring a GammaMed-® brachytherapy afterloader from Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR). This device is the first high dose rate afterloader supplied to Chinese hospitals by Varian, the world leader in radiotherapy systems. Jilin University No. 1...
Read More »Image-Guided Radiotherapy System aids cancer treatment.
TrueBeam(TM) treats tumors, including those that move during treatment as patient breathes in/out, in image-guided radiotherapy and radiosurgery applications. Integrated technologies dynamically synchronize imaging, patient positioning, motion management, and treatment delivery. Specific areas of use include treatment of lung, breast, prostate, head, neck, and other types of cancer.
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Ensure Your Medical Device Meets Regulatory Standards with Triad's Custom Magnetics
Triad Magnetics' custom components for medical devices are designed and manufactured with the strictest regulatory standards in mind. Our capabilities include rapid design, prototyping, and testing of inductors, transformers, and power supplies for medical equipment. Check out our video to learn more.
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