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Aktina Partners with Elekta for Global Distribution of Patented Interlocking SRS Cones
Congers, NY (July 2, 2019) – Aktina Medical, the industry’s primary source for radiation oncology needs, announced that Elekta Instrument AB, based in Sweden, will offer and distribute the Aktina line of patented SRS Cones globally for use in cancer treatments and other appropriate radiation therapies. “We are delighted to take [...]
The Role of Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) for Reducing Heart Dose during left-Sided Breast Radiotherapy
Most Left-breast cancer women treated by adjuvant radiotherapy after undergo primary surgery, as there are some microscopic tumor might remain after surgery which could lead to recurrence or metastases (or both) if not treated. Many studies show that the patients treated with radiotherapy for left-sided breast cancer suffer from cardiac complications and mortality in compared to due to the increase of cardiac absorbed dose for the [...]
Aktina Showcased Latest Advancements for Cancer Treatment Accuracy and Patient Immobilization at ASTRO 2018
Congers, NY (November 6, 2018) – Aktina Medical, the industry’s primary source for radiation oncology needs, leveraged its participation at the ASTRO show’s 60th Annual Meeting by showcasing the company’s latest advancements for improved radiosurgery accuracy, and patient immobilization and comfort. Featured Aktina solutions on display at ASTRO 2018 included [...]
Cone-Based Stereotactic Radiosurgery on Modern Linear Accelerator—Renewed Physics Considerations
A study published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology confirms cone-based linear accelerator SRS program using FFF beams was established with high precision and accuracy in targeting and dosimetry. Learn more.
Aktina Features New SpiroCheck Duo® ABC Quality Assurance Solution at AAPM 2018
Hosting Free Training Sessions on New SpiroCheck Duo in Booth #1113 Aktina Medical, the industry’s primary source for radiation oncology needs, is publicly debuting the recently upgraded SpiroCheck Duo® quality assurance system for Active Breathing Coordinator (ABC) systems at AAPM 2018, July 29th through August 2nd in Nashville, TN. To support the launch [...]
Aktina Introduces New Quality Control Appliance
Congers, NY (May 8, 2018) – Aktina Medical, the industry’s primary source for radiation oncology needs, today announced the introduction of its new SpiroCheck Duo® quality assurance system designed for use with an Active Breathing CoordinatorTM (ABC). Accurate to within 1.25%, the new Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (RoHS) compliant [...]