Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

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Hoosiers receive $9.3 million from AHRQ to implement healthcare IT

From the $139 million in grants and contracts awarded by HHS's Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Indiana has received $9.3 million, the second highest overall grant, to promote the use of health information technology (HIT) to provide bet

HHS awards $139 million for health information technology

Helping the nation further attain its goal of nationwide electronic health recorders, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) this week announced $139 million in grants and contracts to pro

Connecting Radiation Therapy

As the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) meets this month in Atlanta, the focus of the educational sessions is on intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, PET/CT, and image-guided treatment planning and therapy. Of the varied types of cancers, prostate, breast, lung and head and neck cancers are getting the most attention. (A preview of new products on the exhibit floor starts on page 14.)

Keeping Radiation Oncology Networks Up and Running 24/7

To avoid compromises, networks supporting radiation oncology must rely on multiple fiber paths, switches with primary and secondary backup and uninterruptible power supplies that won't let them down.

Image Management for Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is reaching new heights with IMRT. It is delivering lethal dosages of radiation to tumors while sparing adjacent, critical structures - meaning higher cure rates for patients and less complications.

IMRT: State of the Art

Radiation therapy is reaching new heights with IMRT. It is delivering lethal dosages of radiation to tumors while sparing adjacent, critical structures - meaning higher cure rates for patients and less complications.

Senate bill looks to back broadband with $654 million

The Senate Appropriations Committee this week passed a FY05 bill to allocate $654 million in loans and grants for broadband access and for programs to improve telemedicine and distance learning.

Bill would establish health IT office

Sen. Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, last week introduced a bill that would establish an Office of Health Information Technology (IT) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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