• Scholars@Duke publication: Dosimetric effect of translational and rotational errors for patients undergoing image-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy for spinal metastases. (duke.edu)
  • PURPOSE: To investigate the dosimetric effects of translational and rotational patient positioning errors on the treatment of spinal and paraspinal metastases using computed tomography image-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy. (duke.edu)
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS: The data from 20 patients treated for metastatic spinal cancer using image-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy were investigated in this study. (duke.edu)
  • We investigate the accuracy of intensity-based deformable image registration (DIR) for tumor localization in liver stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT). (regionh.dk)
  • In the context of image-guided radiotherapy, this project will focus on the automatic segmentation of multiple organs from Magnetic Resonance MR (T1, T2) and Computer Tomography images. (ls2n.fr)
  • 3-6] Most innovative techniques have focused on conformal treatment delivery with computer assisted three-dimensional therapy planning and, in some cases, intensity-modulated radiotherapy in which more complex treatment planning and delivery can allow the radiation oncologist to have better control of doses to healthy tissues. (cancernetwork.com)
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with T2-4N0-3M0 MIBC were recruited to a phase II study assessing the feasibility of intensity-modulated radiotherapy to the bladder and pelvic lymph nodes. (regionh.dk)
  • Radiotherapy and Oncology. (wustl.edu)
  • Computer assisted orthopaedic surgery, Paediatric, Oncology. (jbstjournal.com)
  • Radiotherapy and Oncology : Journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, vol. 81, no. 2, 2006, pp. 168-75. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Brainlab develops software and hardware for radiotherapy and radiosurgery, and the surgical fields of neurosurgery, ENT and craniomaxillofacial, spine surgery, and traumatic interventions. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2007, the company released Novalis Tx Radiosurgery, a radiotherapy system jointly created by Brainlab and Varian Medical Systems, Inc. A year later, Digital Lightbox was brought to the market, allowing digital patient images to be viewed and manipulated in the operating room. (wikipedia.org)
  • The goal of definitive radiotherapy is to eradicate intra-thoracic disease while respecting the radiation tolerance of nearby normal structures by minimizing the dose to such structures. (cancernetwork.com)
  • AIMS: To determine the relationship between local relapse following radical radiotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) and radiation dose. (regionh.dk)
  • CONCLUSION: Relapse following radiotherapy occurred within close proximity to the original bladder tumour volume and within the planned high-dose region, suggesting possible biological causes for failure. (regionh.dk)
  • We advise caution when considering margin reduction for future reduced high-dose radiation volume or partial bladder radiotherapy protocols. (regionh.dk)
  • BACKGROUND: Low-dose radiotherapy (LDRT) for pain reduction in osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequently used treatment in Germany and Eastern European countries. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • Radiotherapy kills cancerous cells of the body with a high dose of radiation. (anavara.com)
  • Jul 1, 2019 · Real-time adaptive radiotherapy systems act by controlling two simple variables, beam-target alignment and dose rate. (optimot.de)
  • Physician and the specialist doctor work together to determine the right dose and the best treatment plan with the help of a 3-D computer system. (baskentuniversity.com)
  • The reason to consider multiple modalities (MR and CT) is that MR images allow for better visualisation of soft tissues, while CT are required for radiotherapy dose computation. (ls2n.fr)
  • In 2008, Mehrotra et al emphasized the value of the brush biopsy technique in evaluating oral lesions without the aid of computer-assisted technology, although they reported marginally lower sensitivity and specificity. (medscape.com)
  • RSNA, the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) and the Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Interventions (MICCAI) society have launched the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation (BraTS) challenge. (rsna.org)
  • Proceedings in Lecture Notes in Computer Science Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention (MICCAI). (queensu.ca)
  • Such segmentations could enable improvements in computer-assisted surgery, radiotherapy guidance and disease progression monitoring. (rsna.org)
  • During the third semester , the tracks progress towards our specialization foci, including Computer Assisted Surgery, Image Acquisition and Analysis, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologies, and Implants and Regenerative Technologies. (unibas.ch)
  • This track sets the stage for 3rd semester specializations in computer assisted surgery, image acquisition and analysis, or diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. (unibas.ch)
  • Computer Assisted Surgery: Students, in the module Computer-Assisted Surgery, gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals to develop new and existing methods for surgeons and medical staff in the complex environment of operating rooms in hospitals such as the principles of surgical navigation and robotic systems, computer-assisted surgery planning, modelling, simulation and execution by smart tools, robots and visualization systems. (unibas.ch)
  • The anatomy of bony structures does not alter between image acquisition and the surgical procedure, therefore computer assisted technology lends itself well to use in orthopaedic surgery. (jbstjournal.com)
  • Resection without Computer Asissted Orthopaedic Surgery (CAOS) has a high rate of local recurrence because of the difficulty of achieving a wide local excision [1]. (jbstjournal.com)
  • The use of computer assisted technology in sarcoma surgery has improved surgical outcomes by reducing local recurrence, reducing revision rates and by decreasing the rate of amputations and nerve root damage [2,3]. (jbstjournal.com)
  • Journal of Computer Aided Surgery. (queensu.ca)
  • PURPOSE: To investigate the role of patient-specific dosimetry as a predictive marker of survival and as a potential tool for individualised molecular radiotherapy treatment planning of bone metastases from castration-resistant prostate cancer, and to assess whether higher administered levels of activity are associated with a survival benefit. (mcmaster.ca)
  • In this study, we evaluate the performance of implemented DC models in the clinical radiotherapy (RT) planning workflow and report on user experience. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Manual contouring of organs at risk (OAR) and clinical target volumes (CTV) is an essential task in radiotherapy (RT) planning. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Your academic studies will take place at our City South Campus, which features a radiotherapy treatment couch with laser alignment system, a Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) and advanced treatment planning facilities. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • Computer-assisted detection systems using AI algorithms to scrutinise medical images for potential irregularities emerged during the 1980s and 1990s. (wealthdfm.com)
  • Patients with medically inoperable clinical Stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma received definitive BT with or without external beam radiotherapy. (nih.gov)
  • CONCLUSION: LDRT showed a clinical relevant pain relief at 6 weeks after radiotherapy. (maastrichtuniversity.nl)
  • In addition to gaining a conceptual understanding of the latest advances in radiography and radiotherapy, you will learn to provide modern, effective, and patient-centred clinical care, in line with the highest public and peer expectations of enhanced and advanced practice. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • The first step of the radiotherapy is the detailed clinical check up. (baskentuniversity.com)
  • The mission of the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is to conduct collaborative research with clinical and basic science departments, and to support the need for quantitative sciences in the fields of genomics, proteomics, radiotherapy, molecular and cell biology, computer-assisted diagnoses, and image analysis. (mdanderson.org)
  • Material and methods: To avoid the multileaf collimator (MLC) conflicting error in the Mobius3D fingerprinting system, we developed an in-house program to move the MLC in the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) radiotherapy (RT)-Plan to pertinent positions, considering the relationship between log data and planned data. (yonsei.ac.kr)
  • Radiotherapy or RT is ionizing radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer in different parts of the body like prostate, breast, skin, pelvis and brain. (anavara.com)
  • As a Therapeutic Radiographer, you will be responsible for preparing and administering radiation to cancer patients, operating highly technical radiation equipment, imaging patients with the latest technology, monitoring patients' progress and giving advice as they progress through radiotherapy treatment. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895 opened the door for radiotherapy as a cancer treatment, for which he received a Nobel Prize in Physics. (ezra.com)
  • Most of the cancer patients are treated by radioptherapy and for most of them radiotherapy could be the only treatment option. (baskentuniversity.com)
  • Most cancer patients got free of their tumors thanks to the radiotherapy performed together along with the other tumor treatment options. (baskentuniversity.com)
  • AI has also been developed to plan and guide radiotherapy treatment, with the aim of minimising damage to healthy tissue andimproving patient outcomes. (wealthdfm.com)
  • The students pursuing our program can specialize in a broad range of subdisciplines, including implants and regenerative technologies, image acquisition and therapies, computer assisted surgeries, or on diagnostic and therapeutic technologies. (unibas.ch)
  • CONTEXT: Radiotherapy techniques have improved over years but have also raised concerns over subsequent acute and late effects. (amrita.edu)
  • Definitive radiotherapy is a viable option for medically inoperable patients with early stage endometrial cancer. (nih.gov)
  • Our radiotherapy course will teach you to work with patients of all ages, to help relieve and/or cure the symptoms of their cancer. (bcu.ac.uk)
  • To present the outcomes and adverse events associated with the endoscopic-assisted, minimally invasive suturectomy in patients with multisuture synostosis. (bvsalud.org)
  • With this in mind, the development of the brush biopsy (Oral CDx R) coupled with a computer-assisted method of analysis has brought accurate diagnosis, ease of performance, and patient acceptance into daily practice. (medscape.com)
  • Other areas of specialization include analyzing the effects of radiotherapy, cell population dynamics, molecular confirmation studies, modeling biological processes, computer-assisted diagnosis, computer-assisted image interpretation, statistical graphics, and the analysis of cell cycle regulatory proteins. (mdanderson.org)
  • The track pushes the knowledge toward applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, computer-assisted surgeries, and imaging systems. (unibas.ch)
  • Complica- of nasogastric tube insertion without received radiotherapy to the head and tions such as bleeding and knotting using any additional manoeuvre in neck and those with body mass index were recorded. (who.int)
  • The analogy between the three common See, Think, and Act tasks of driverless car technology and real-time adaptive radiotherapy is given in Figure1. (optimot.de)
  • Predicting Adverse Radiation Effects in Brain Tumors After Stereotactic Radiotherapy With Deep Learning and Handcrafted Radiomics. (cdc.gov)
  • Though cancer of melanoma and renal cells are radio-resistant, radiotherapy is still a reliable option for cure. (anavara.com)