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2020-103 A NOVEL PROCESS FOR THE IMMOBILIZATION OF RADIOTHERAPY PATIENTS USING 3D-PRINTED MASKS

Researchers from UCLA’s Department of Radiation Oncology have developed a novel process for creating patient-specific immobilization masks: an essential component in radiation therapy modalities for various types of cancer. BACKGROUNDExternal beam radiotherapy is the primary, and in some cases, the only form of treatment for various cancer types...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): John Lewis, Kamal Singhrao, Robert Chin

Keywords(s): CT, MRI

Category(s): Medical Devices

2016-093 Device for Global and Targeted Delivery of Brachytherapy to the Bladder Lumen

SUMMARYUCLA researchers have designed a device that delivers local radiation to the bladder lumen limiting harmful off-target effects. This technology enables the use of radiotherapy as a safe and effective treatment for early stage bladder cancer patients.BACKGROUNDBladder cancer is the second most common genitourinary malignancy in the US with 74,000...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Robert Chin, Mitchell Kamrava

Keywords(s): Drug Delivery, Medical Devices and Materials, Oncology, Urology

Category(s): Medical Devices, Platforms > Drug Delivery, Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Urology