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Characteristics of people living in Italy after a cancer diagnosis in 2010 and projections to 2020

open access: yesBMC Cancer, 2018
Background Estimates of cancer prevalence are widely based on limited duration, often including patients living after a cancer diagnosis made in the previous 5 years and less frequently on complete prevalence (i.e., including all patients regardless of ...
Stefano Guzzinati   +37 more
doaj   +1 more source

The European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Registry Annual Report 2015: a summary

open access: yesClinical Kidney Journal, 2018
Background This article summarizes the European Renal Association – European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA) Registry’s 2015 Annual Report. It describes the epidemiology of renal replacement therapy (RRT) for end-stage renal disease (ESRD)
A. Kramer   +39 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

DICOM attribute manipulation tool: Easily change frame of reference, series instance, and SOP instance UID

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose In radiation oncology, the integration and registration of multiple imaging modalities is a crucial aspect of the diagnosis and treatment planning process. These images are often inherently registered, a useful feature in most cases, but possibly a hindrance when registration modifications are required.
Brian M. Anderson, Casey Bojechko
wiley   +1 more source

Data accuracy in the Ontario birth Registry: a chart re-abstraction study

open access: yesBMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background Ontario’s birth Registry (BORN) was established in 2009 to collect, interpret, and share critical data about pregnancy, birth and the early childhood period to facilitate and improve the provision of healthcare.
Sandra Dunn   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

An investigation into the feasibility and efficacy of stereotactic radiosurgery for 1–3 cm single brain lesions on the ring‐mounted Halcyon LINAC

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose An evaluation of the accuracy, safety, and efficiency of the Halcyon ring delivery system (RDS) for stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) treatment to relatively small (1–3 cm) brain lesions. Methods After completing the extensive in‐house quality assurance checks including Winston–Lutz test and independent dose verification via MD Anderson ...
Kate Hazelwood   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Neonatal Intubation Practice and Outcomes: An International Registry Study

open access: yesPediatrics, 2018
In this study, we report results of a novel international airway registry of endotracheal intubation in the NICU and DR settings. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Neonatal tracheal intubation is a critical but potentially dangerous procedure.
Elizabeth E. Foglia   +15 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

AAPM Task Group No. 249.B—Essentials and guidelines for clinical medical physics residency training program

open access: yesJournal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract The establishment of guidelines and curriculum standards for medical physics residency training is a critical component of setting expectations and competencies for the profession. Since the last publication of these standards, residency training has become integrated into the eligibility criteria for most medical physics certification bodies.
Jonathon A. Nye   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Entity Registry System. From concept to deployment [PDF]

open access: yesarXiv, 2016
The entity registry system (ERS) is a decentralized entity registry that can be used to replace the Web as a platform for publishing linked data when the latter is not available. In developing countries, where off-line is the default mode of operation, centralized linked data solutions fail to address the needs of the communities. Although the features
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