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Dosimetric comparison of two-dimensional versus three-dimensional intracavitary brachytherapy in locally advanced cervical cancer [PDF]

Srpski Arhiv za Celokupno Lekarstvo, 2018
Introduction/Objective. The aim of this study was to dosimetric comparison of two-dimensional (2D) with three-dimensional (3D) planning for high-dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy (HDR-BT) in locally advanced cervical cancer by dose ...
Klisarovska Violeta, Smichkoska Snezhana, Chakalaroski Petar, Krstevska Valentina, Dimitrovska Nadica, Stefanovski Zoran, Lazarova Emilija   +6 more
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Fast stereotactic radiosurgery planning using patient-specific beam angle optimization and automation

Physics and Imaging in Radiation Oncology, 2022
Background and purpose: Linac-based stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) planning for multi-metastatic cases is a complex and intensive process. A manual planning strategy starts with a template-based set of beam angles and applies modifications though a ...
Thomas D. Mann, Kundan S. Thind, Nicolas P. Ploquin   +2 more
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The Dosimetric Performance of Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Locally Advanced Laryngeal Cancer [PDF]

Middle East Journal of Cancer
Background: This study aims to compare the performance of intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) in treating laryngeal cancer.Method: In this retrospective dosimetric study, 15 patients diagnosed with ...
Firas Khater, Ehab Attalla, Wael Elshemey, Haitham Mohammed   +3 more
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High-dose re-irradiation of intracranial lesions – Efficacy and safety including dosimetric analysis based on accumulated EQD2Gy dose EQD calculation

Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology, 2021
Introduction: The use of cranial re-irradiation is growing with improving overall survival and the advent of high-precision radiotherapy techniques. Still the value of re-irradiation needs careful evaluation regarding safety and efficacy.
I. Stiefel, C. Schröder, S. Tanadini-Lang, I. Pytko, E. Vu, R.J. Klement, M. Guckenberger, N. Andratschke   +7 more
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Dosimetric Results for Adjuvant Proton Radiation Therapy of HPV-Associated Oropharynx Cancer [PDF]

International Journal of Particle Therapy, 2021
Purpose: One significant advantage of proton therapy is its ability to improve normal tissue sparing and toxicity mitigation, which is relevant in the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC).
Christopher M. Wright, MD, Jonathan Baron, Daniel Y. Lee, Michele Kim, PhD, Andrew R. Barsky, MD, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, PhD, John N. Lukens, MD, Samuel Swisher-McClure, MD, MSHP, Alexander Lin, MD   +8 more
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The Clinical Significance of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction. [PDF]

, 2008
Subclinical thyroid disease (SCTD) is defined as serum free T(4) and free T(3) levels within their respective reference ranges in the presence of abnormal serum TSH levels.
BIONDI, BERNADETTE, COOPER DS
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Review of Deep Learning Based Automatic Segmentation for Lung Cancer Radiotherapy

Frontiers in Oncology, 2021
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality for males and females. Radiation therapy (RT) is one of the primary treatment modalities for lung cancer.
Xi Liu, Kai-Wen Li, Kai-Wen Li, Ruijie Yang, Li-Sheng Geng, Li-Sheng Geng, Li-Sheng Geng, Li-Sheng Geng   +7 more
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Geometric and dosimetric evaluation of deep learning-based organs at risk auto-segmentation for rectal cancer

Fushe yanjiu yu fushe gongyi xuebao, 2022
To evaluate the clinical applicability of deep learning based auto-segmentation of organs at risk (OARs) based on geometric and dosimetric indices. In this study, a total of 35 patients with rectal cancer who received radiotherapy in the Fudan University
GUO Hongbo, WANG Jiazhou, YANG Cui, XIA Xiang, HU Weigang   +4 more
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Molecular targets of developmental exposure to bisphenol A in diabesity: a focus on endoderm-derived organs [PDF]

, 2016
Several studies associate foetal human exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) to metabolic/endocrine diseases, mainly diabesity. They describe the role of BPA in the disruption of pancreatic beta cell, adipocyte and hepatocyte functions. Indeed, the complexity of
Almeida, P., Ambrosino, C., Cuomo, D., Falco, G., Mallardo, M., Nardone, A., Porreca, I, Ulloa Severino, L.   +7 more
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The application of 3D-printed oral stents in intensity-modulated radiotherapy for oropharyngeal cancer and their dosimetric effect on organs at risk

European Journal of Medical Research, 2023
Background This study investigates the accuracy of 3D-printed dental stents in intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) and their dosimetric effects on normal tissues.
Jungang Ma, Zhuo Chen, Shuixia Liu, Wei Hu, Kunpu Su, Rong He, Peng Zhou, He Xiao, Jia Ju, Qianying Hou, Yinying Zhou, Bin Wang   +11 more
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