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Proton Beam Therapy may be Better than Photon IMRT to Treat Advanced Head, Neck Cancers

A new study by radiation oncologists at Mayo Clinic comparing the world’s literature on outcomes of proton beam therapy in the treatment of a variety of advanced head and neck cancers of the skull base compared to intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has found that proton beam therapy significantly improved disease free survival and tumor control when compared to IMRT. The results appear in the journal Lancet Oncology.

2 Jul 2014

MIT Researchers Develop Light-Sensitive Protein for Non-invasive Brain Control

Optogenetics, a technology that allows scientists to control brain activity by shining light on neurons, relies on light-sensitive proteins that can suppress or stimulate electrical signals within cells. This technique requires a light source to be implanted in the brain, where it can reach the cells to be controlled.

30 Jun 2014

Magnetic Field Correlation Imaging Used in Study of Brain Iron Absorption in ADHD Patients

Brain iron levels offer a potential biomarker in the diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and may help physicians and parents make better informed treatment decisions, according to new research published online in the journal Radiology.

17 Jun 2014

Optical Engineering Journal Features Special Section on Human Vision

A new special section on Human Vision in the current issue of Optical Engineering showcases optics and optical engineering research into new techniques and approaches for the study of human vision and the design of novel imaging systems. Put into practice, these new approaches enable applications such as earlier diagnosis of disease, improved treatment monitoring, and more accurate guidance for treatment and surgery. The journal is published by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

From SPIE 16 Jun 2014

NinePoint Medical’s Volumetric Optical Coherence Tomography Device Wins 2014 Medical Design Excellence Award

NinePoint Medical, Inc., an emerging leader in the development of medical devices for advanced optical imaging, today announced the company was honored with a silver medal at the 2014 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) for the company’s volumetric optical coherence tomography device, the NvisionVLE Imaging System™.

13 Jun 2014

Laser Spine Institute to Open New Centers in Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati

Laser Spine Institute, the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, today announced plans to offer increased access to its advanced procedures by opening new centers in Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati.

13 Jun 2014

USPTO Grants YOLO Patent Approval for ‘Adipose Resolve Apparatus for Low-Power Laser’

YOLO Medical Inc., ("YOLO") an industry leader in medical and aesthetic device manufacturing and distribution, announced today they have obtained patent approval for "ADIPOSE RESOLVE APPARATUS FOR LOW-POWER LASER" by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This patent pertains to diode laser application applied to the body surface for the purpose of liquefying fats in adipose cells.

11 Jun 2014

New Report on European Market for Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Aesthetics and Medical Lasers

Reportbuyer.com has added a new market research report: European Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Aesthetics and Medical Laser Devices

10 Jun 2014

Medical Professionals to Perform Laser Tattoo Removal Procedure at Vermont Clinic

Vermont's leading laser tattoo removal specialty clinic, Laser Tattoo Removal of Vermont, has enlisted medical professionals to perform each laser procedure. Already using state-of-the-art technology with the Astanza Duality laser system, Laser Tattoo Removal of Vermont will now host physician assistant Andrea M. Larson, PA-C and nurse practitioner Barbara Swan, MSN, FNP-C for each ink removal procedure.

9 Jun 2014

Imaging with Gamma or Neutron Radiation Found to be Safe in Computer Simulations

Gamma and neutron imaging offer possible improvements over existing techniques such as X-ray or CT, but their safety is not yet fully understood. Using computer simulations, imaging the liver and breast with gamma or neutron radiation was found to be safe, delivering levels of radiation on par with conventional medical imaging, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.

6 Jun 2014