Correlation of 3DCRT and Open Field Treatment Techniques in Advanced Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated by Chemoradiation [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2022 Background: Multimodality treatment is required for the management of head and neck cancer. Functional impairment and toxicities associated with surgery and radiation accentuate the need to develop innovative therapeutic strategies in the management of ...
Anjali Sachan, Seema Gupta, Navin Singh
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RADIATION EXPOSURE DURING SPINE SURGERY USING C-ARM FLUOROSCOPY [PDF]
Acta Ortopédica Brasileira, 2019 Objective: To evaluate the radiation dose received by staff in spine surgeries, including those who are not considered occupationally exposed workers.
Alexandre Fogaça Cristante +3 more
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Comparison of the radiation dose between dual-acquisition coronary computed tomography angiography and coronary angiography for coronary spasm [PDF]
Kosin Medical Journal, 2022 Background Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an imaging technique which can be used to evaluate and diagnose coronary artery stenosis.
Soo-Jin Kim, Moo Hyun Kim, Eun-Ju Kang
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Feasibility of Megavoltage CT for High-Dose Retrospective Planning of Helical Tomotherapy and Linac Treatment Plans: Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cancer Case [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2022 Introduction: This work aimed to investigate the use of megavoltage CT (MVCT) images for retrospective planning in high-dose and low-fractionation radiation techniques for Helical Tomotherapy and Linac.Material and Methods: This work used pre-treatment ...
Ahmad Syafi +4 more
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Assessment of Gamma Radiation Level in Science Blocks in University of Uyo, Nigeria [PDF]
Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment, 2017 The exposure level of gamma radiation and its consequent annual dose rate from the blocks faculty of sciences University of Uyo, Nigeria were investigated.
I. E. Essien, A. Inyang
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Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Some Common Diagnostic X-Ray Examinations In Sabzevar County of Iran [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2018 Introduction: Diagnostic reference level (DRL) is a useful tool for the promotion of optimization. The national DRLs (NDRLs) are useful, brief, and robust guidelines for optimizing radiation protection in a country.
Hassan Zarghani, Mohammadtaghi bahreyni
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A Phantom Study for the Optimization of Image Quality and Radiation Dose for Common Radiographic Examinations in Digital Radiography [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2018 Introduction: Phantom studies facilitate the implementation of radiation dose surveillance as a function of radiographic technical parameters for minimizing patient radiation dose.
Soo-Foon Moey, Zubir Shazli
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THE USE OF THE O-ARM® OR RADIOSCOPE IN SPINE SURGERY: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH META-ANALYSIS [PDF]
Coluna/ColumnaThe great advances in using new devices and imaging systems in surgeries aim to reproduce an ideal and safe scenario for the surgeon, the team, and the patient. New systems and devices are constantly available to demonstrate and facilitate intraoperative
Sylvio Mistro Neto +4 more
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Evaluating Dose-response of Cataract Induction in Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Cancers Patients [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2021 Background: Head and neck cancers are currently the most common types of cancers. 3D-conformal radiation therapy is the most common dose delivery technique for head and neck cancers.
A M Arefpour +5 more
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Evaluation of dual‐energy and perfusion CT parameters for diagnosing solitary pulmonary nodules
Thoracic Cancer, 2021 Background To evaluate the correlation and accuracy of dual‐energy CT (DECT) (70/Sn150) and low‐dose volume perfusion CT (VPCT) parameters for the diagnosis of solitary pulmonary nodules (SPN). Methods A total of 15 patients with benign SPN (mean age 56 ±
Beilin Zhu +3 more
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