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Impact of enhanced leaf model on dose calculation accuracy in single‐isocenter multitarget stereotactic radiosurgery treatments

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Single‐isocenter multitarget (SIMT) radiosurgery has become increasingly popular as advancement in planning and delivery systems have made this approach clinically viable. With targets varying in size and distance from isocenter, SIMT plans are highly complex with dynamic multileaf collimator (MLC) motion.
Hem Moktan, Hongyu Jiang, H. Harold Li, Kenny Guida   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Productivity and quality-adjusted life years: QALYs, PALYs and beyond [PDF]

We develop a unified framework for the measurement and valuation of health and productivity. Within this framework, we characterize evaluation functions allowing for compromises between the classical quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) and its polar productivity-adjusted life years (PALYs).
arxiv   +1 more source

Toward a framework for data quality in cloud-based health information system

, 2013
This Cloud computing is a promising platform for health information systems in order to reduce costs and improve accessibility. Cloud computing represents a shift away from computing being purchased as a product to be a service delivered over the ...
Almutiry, Omar, Alwabel, Abdulelah, Crowder, Richard, Walters, Robert John, Wills, Gary   +4 more
core  

Commissioning of Halcyon enhanced leaf model in the Eclipse treatment planning system: Focus on simple slit fields and VMAT dose calculation

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose The dual‐layer multileaf collimator (MLC) in Halcyon adds complexities to the dose calculation process owing to the variability of dosimetric characteristics with leaf motion. Recently, an enhanced leaf model (ELM) was developed to refine the MLC model in the Eclipse treatment planning system. This study investigates the performance of
Ryohei Miyasaka, Mari Shirai, Mitsunobu Igari, Yume Kojima, Yuki Kozawa, Toru Kawachi, Ryusuke Hara   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geometric and dosimetric evaluation of a commercial AI auto‐contouring tool on multiple anatomical sites in CT scans

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Current radiotherapy practices rely on manual contouring of CT scans, which is time‐consuming, prone to variability, and requires highly trained experts. There is a need for more efficient and consistent contouring methods. This study evaluated the performance of the Varian Ethos AI auto‐contouring tool to assess its potential integration into
Robert N. Finnegan, Alexandra Quinn, Patrick Horsley, Joseph Chan, Maegan Stewart, Regina Bromley, Jeremy Booth   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

ACA Funding for Georgia Community Health [PDF]

, 2012
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides support for community-based organizations (CBOs) to improve community health through health and wellness promotion, chronic disease prevention, and assurance of quality health care.
Georgia Health Policy Center
core   +2 more sources

Toward a human‐centric co‐design methodology for AI detection of differences between planned and delivered dose in radiotherapy

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction Many artificial intelligence (AI) solutions have been proposed to enhance the radiotherapy (RT) workflow, but limited applications have been implemented to date, suggesting an implementation gap. One contributing factor to this gap is a misalignment between AI systems and their users.
Luca M. Heising, Frank Verhaegen, Stefan G. Scheib, Maria J. G. Jacobs, Carol X. J. Ou, Viola Mottarella, Yin‐Ho Chong, Mariangela Zamburlini, Sebastiaan M. J. J. G. Nijsten, Ans Swinnen, Michel Öllers, Cecile J. A. Wolfs   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Geographic Partitioning Techniques for the Anonymization of Health Care Data [PDF]

arXiv, 2015
Hospitals and health care organizations collect large amounts of detailed health care data that is in high demand by researchers. Thus, the possessors of such data are in need of methods that allow for this data to be released without compromising the confidentiality of the individuals to whom it pertains.
arxiv  

Fast, automated optimization of virtual monoenergetic images with the dual‐energy image synthesizer for cone‐beam CT

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Dual‐energy cone‐beam CT (DE‐CBCT) has become subject of recent interest due to the ability to produce virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) with improved soft‐tissue contrast and reduced nonuniformity artifacts. However, efficient production and optimization of VMIs remains an under‐explored part of DE‐CBCT's application.
Andrew Keeler, Jason Luce, Mathias Lehmann, John C. Roeske, Hyejoo Kang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

ANALYSIS OF BPJS PATIENT SATISFACTION LEVEL TOWARDS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER HEALTH SERVICES [PDF]

High patient satisfaction will indicate how well the health center is able to provide high-quality medical care. The Service Quality Approach (SERVQUAL) can be used to measure the level of patient satisfaction consisting of fitness, assurance, physical ...
Asriwati, Asriwati, Ndruru, Efranita Somasi Crownlina, Subaedah, Sitti   +2 more
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