Expanding the use of real-time electromagnetic tracking in radiation oncology. [PDF]
In the past 10 years, techniques to improve radiotherapy delivery, such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) for both inter- and intrafraction tumor localization, and hypofractionated delivery techniques ...
Kupelian, Patrick A +3 more
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Wire tomography in the H-1NF heliac for investigation of fine structure of magnetic islands [PDF]
Electron beam wire tomography in the H-1NF heliac enables high resolution mapping of vacuum flux surfaces with minimal disruption of the plasma operations schedule.
Blackwell, Boyd D. +2 more
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Diagnostic peritoneal lavage: a review of indications, technique, and interpretation
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) is a highly accurate test for evaluating intraperitoneal hemorrhage or a ruptured hollow viscus, but is performed less frequently today due to the increased use of focused abdominal sonography for trauma (FAST) and ...
Weigelt John A, Whitehouse Jill S
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Measuring geometric frustration in twisted inextensible filament bundles
We investigate with experiments and novel mapping the structure of a hexagonally ordered filament bundle that is held near its ends and progressively twisted around its central axis.
Grason, Gregory M. +2 more
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Evaluation of some spiral and sequential computed tomography protocols of adults used in three hospitals in Shiraz, Iran with American College of Radiology and European Commission guidelines [PDF]
Purpose: Use of computed tomography (CT) has increased considerably all over the world. In addition, there has been an increased demand for utilisation of CT scanning in Iran over the past decade, especially after introducing multi-detector computed ...
Eghlidospoor +2 more
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Pulmonary manifestations in a group of patients with Behçet′s disease
Background and aim Behçet′s disease (BD) is a multisystem vasculitis and pulmonary involvement in BD is reported to indicate a poor prognosis and high mortality.
Sherif M Naguib +3 more
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Three-Dimensional Volumetric Analysis of Frontal Ethmoidal Cells and Evaluation of Influential Factors: A Helical Computed Tomography Study. [PDF]
Ricardo ALF +7 more
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Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the CT features of adrenal tumors in an effort to identify features specific to pheochromocytomas and second, to define a feasible probability calculation model.
Filip Ctvrtlik +18 more
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Helical Computed Tomography Has a Role in the Screening of Lung Cancer -- The Con Argument
Screening constitutes the use of laboratory tests, physical examinations or imaging modalities performed on asymptomatic patients with the intent of identifying subclinical disease (1).
Warren Davidson
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Background: The role of ECG-gating in left atrium (LA) computed tomography (MDCT) imaging is not precisely defined. Methods and Results: 62 patients were randomized according to ECG gating with prospective evaluation of image quality, Volume CT Dose ...
Zbynek Tudos +10 more
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