Targeted Oncology

Hydrogel Spacer Efficacy Shows 50% Reduction in Treatment Failure

Researchers uncover that rectal spacers significantly enhance cancer cure rates, reducing treatment failure by 50% in ...
News Medical

Clin-e-cal’s gamification app helps children to correctly use asthma inhalers

A newly validated app called Rafi-Tone, developed by clinicians in the UK, makes using an inhaler with a spacer easier and more fun for young children with wheeze or asthma symptoms. By motivating ...
Business Wire

NICE Announces Interventional Procedure Guidance Supporting Use of Hydrogel Spacer in Treatment of Prostate Cancer in the UK

Decision based on data involving use of SpaceOAR® hydrogel to protect surrounding tissue during radiotherapy to treat prostate cancer. BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Augmenix, Inc., a medical ...
Targeted Oncology

Rectal Spacers Show Promise Lowering Exposure to Rectum During Prostate Radiation

The hydrogel spacer minimizes radiation exposure to the rectum, decreasing bowel, urinary, and sexual complications. Recent analysis reveals that rectal spacers significantly lower recurrence rates in ...