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The Combined Effect of Obesity and Contraceptive Use on Pulmonary Embolism in Adolescent Females Residing in the United States

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Combined oral contraceptive (COC) use in obese adult women dramatically increases the relative risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (PE). The risk of a PE in obese adolescent females taking contraceptives is currently unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of body mass index (BMI) and contraceptive
John Puetz, Joanne Salas
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Highly efficient and sensitive patient-specific quality assurance for spot-scanned proton therapy.

PLoS ONE, 2019
The purpose of this work was to develop an end-to-end patient-specific quality assurance (QA) technique for spot-scanned proton therapy that is more sensitive and efficient than traditional approaches.
J E Johnson, C Beltran, H Wan Chan Tseung, D W Mundy, J J Kruse, T J Whitaker, M G Herman, K M Furutani   +7 more
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Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei, Stephen Mihalcik, Sujith Baliga, Young Kwok, Dana Casey, Eric Ehler, Christiane Burton, John C. Breneman, Daphne A. Haas‐Kogan, Suzanne L. Wolden, Arnold C. Paulino, Nadia N. Laack, Natia Esiashvili, Sarah Milgrom, Christine Hill‐Kayser, Thomas J. Fitzgerald, John A. Kalapurakal, Chia‐Ho Hua   +17 more
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Current Practices and Clinical Implementation of Electronic Portal Imaging Device-based Dosimetry in Indian Radiotherapy Centres: A National Survey

Journal of Medical Physics
Purpose: This study aims to assess the current prevalence, utilization patterns, and operational challenges of electronic portal imaging device (EPID)-based dosimetry systems in Indian radiotherapy centres. Materials and Methods: A multiple-choice survey
Raghavendra Hajare, Rohit Avinash Vadgaonkar, Shanmukhappa B. Kaginelli, Man Gobinda Chowdhury, Debasish Sahoo, Shrikant Kale, Ravi Teja Miriyala, Umesh Mahantshetty   +7 more
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Integrating plan complexity and dosiomics features with deep learning in patient-specific quality assurance for volumetric modulated arc therapy

Radiation Oncology, 2023
Purpose To investigate the feasibility and performance of deep learning (DL) models combined with plan complexity (PC) and dosiomics features in the patient-specific quality assurance (PSQA) for patients underwent volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT).
Ce Han, Ji Zhang, Bing Yu, Haoze Zheng, Yibo Wu, Zhixi Lin, Boda Ning, Jinling Yi, Congying Xie, Xiance Jin   +9 more
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Health Literacy, Self‐Efficacy and Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease Among Caregivers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder in which abnormal haemoglobin leads to severe anaemia, painful crises and organ failure. Caregivers’ health literacy (HL) – their ability to assess, understand and apply information, and interact with healthcare professionals – is crucial for managing children with SCD, yet ...
Melanie Bruinooge, Maite E. Houwing, Rowena L. Grohssteiner, Ferdows Atiq, Sonja A. M. C. Teuben, Mirjam P. Fransen, Marjon H. Cnossen   +6 more
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Quality assurance of 3D-printed patient specific anatomical models: a systematic review

3D Printing in Medicine
Background The responsible use of 3D-printing in medicine includes a context-based quality assurance. Considerable literature has been published in this field, yet the quality of assessment varies widely.
Martin Schulze, Lukas Juergensen, Robert Rischen, Max Toennemann, Gregor Reischle, Jan Puetzler, Georg Gosheger, Julian Hasselmann   +7 more
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Leukemia and Exposure to Potential Benzene Sources in Children From the Mexico City Metropolitan Area, 2010–2021: A Geospatial Analysis

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Leukemia is the most common childhood cancer in Mexico, and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most frequent subtype. Exposure to high concentrations of benzene has been associated with ALL incidence, particularly in urban areas. This study evaluated the relationship between distance to benzene emission sources and the number
Orlando Rivera Zurita, Norma Candelaria López Santiago, Claudia Maria García Cuellar, Karla Maldonado Silva, Nancy Reynoso Noverón, Leticia Hernández Cadena   +5 more
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Psychosocial Functioning After Pediatric Bone Sarcoma: Generic and Survivor‐Specific Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Patients

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors may experience psychosocial challenges related to childhood cancer after their intensive, body‐altering treatment. This cross‐sectional study aimed to evaluate generic and survivor‐specific psychosocial outcomes in a national cohort of pediatric bone sarcoma patients and survivors, and ...
Hinke van der Hoek, Heleen Maurice‐Stam, Laura R. Beek, Jennifer van Dijk, Marjolein E. M. Langemeijer, Relinde W. Slooff‐Lentink, Alied M. van der Aa‐van Delden, Anne Westerweel, Marloes van Gorp, Hendrik W. B. Schreuder, Lianne M. Haveman, W. Peter Bekkering, Leonie G. Tigelaar, Johannes H. M. Merks, Martha A. Grootenhuis   +14 more
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Reduction of patient specific quality assurance through plan complexity metrics for VMAT plans with an open-source TPS script

Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik
Purpose: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) is a widespread technique for the delivery of normo-fractionated radiation therapy (NFRT) and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT).
Klara Uher, Stefanie Ehrbar, Stephanie Tanadini-Lang, Riccardo Dal Bello   +3 more
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