Accel Instruments and GSI (Gesellschaft fur Schwerionenforschung) are partnering with Siemens Medical Solutions to develop technology for delivering particle therapy. Accel, headquartered in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, has more than 20 years' experience
Accel Instruments and GSI (Gesellschaft fur Schwerionenforschung) are partnering with Siemens Medical Solutions to develop technology for delivering particle therapy. Accel, headquartered in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, has more than 20 years' experience in particle accelerator technology. GSI is a government-funded heavy ion research center located in Darmstadt, Germany. Particle therapy treatments utilize fast-moving atomic particles such as ions or protons. Treatments can be focused with pinpoint accuracy, thereby lowering integral dose and reducing toxicity to healthy tissues.
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Study Shows Enhanced Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Stenosis with Photon-Counting CTA
July 10th 2025In a new study comparing standard resolution and ultra-high resolution modes for patients undergoing coronary CTA with photon-counting detector CT, researchers found that segment-level sensitivity and accuracy rates for diagnosing coronary artery stenosis were consistently > 89.6 percent.
FDA Expands Approval of MRI-Guided Ultrasound Treatment for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
July 9th 2025For patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease, the expanded FDA approval of the Exablate Neuro platform allows for the use of MRI-guided focused ultrasound in performing staged bilateral pallidothalamic tractotomy.