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Assessment of lesion insertion tool in pelvis PET/MR data with applications to attenuation correction method development 评估骨盆 PET/MR 数据中的病灶插入工具,并将其应用于衰减校正方法的开发。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14507
Yutaka Natsuaki, Andrew Leynes, Kristen Wangerin, Mahdjoub Hamdi, Abhejit Rajagopal, Paul E. Kinahan, Richard Laforest, Peder E. Z. Larson, Thomas A. Hope, Sara St. James
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The implementation of low instantaneous dose rate total body irradiation with linear accelerator in small-size treatment rooms 在小型治疗室利用直线加速器实施低瞬时剂量率全身照射。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-09-04 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14502
Zhengxin Gao, Qiuyi Xu, Fengjiao Zhang, Yaling Hong, Qiaoying Hu, Qi Yu, Shen Fu, Qing Gong
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Simultaneous high-pitch multi-energy CT pulmonary angiography using a dual-source photon-counting-detector CT: A phantom experiment 使用双源光子计数探测器 CT 同步进行高间距多能量 CT 肺血管造影:模型实验。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-08-29 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14496
Jelena M. Mihailovic, Michael R. Bruesewitz, Joseph R. Swicklik, Mariana Yalon, Prabhakar S. Rajiah, Joel G. Fletcher, Cynthia H. McCollough, Lifeng Yu
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Artificial intelligence-based motion tracking in cancer radiotherapy: A review 癌症放疗中基于人工智能的运动跟踪:综述。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-08-28 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14500
Elahheh Salari, Jing Wang, Jacob Frank Wynne, Chih-Wei Chang, Yizhou Wu, Xiaofeng Yang
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Implementation of optically simulated luminescent dosimeter for quality control of gamma ray dose of an accelerator-based neutron source 采用光学模拟发光剂量计对加速器中子源的伽马射线剂量进行质量控制。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-08-27 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14493
Naonori Hu, Taiki Nakamura, Ryusuke Kataura, Keita Suga, Tetsuya Mukawa, Kazuhiko Akita, Akinori Sasaki, Mai Nojiri, Nishiki Matsubayashi, Takushi Takata, Hiroki Tanaka, Keiji Nihei, Koji Ono
{"title":"Implementation of optically simulated luminescent dosimeter for quality control of gamma ray dose of an accelerator-based neutron source","authors":"Naonori Hu,&nbsp;Taiki Nakamura,&nbsp;Ryusuke Kataura,&nbsp;Keita Suga,&nbsp;Tetsuya Mukawa,&nbsp;Kazuhiko Akita,&nbsp;Akinori Sasaki,&nbsp;Mai Nojiri,&nbsp;Nishiki Matsubayashi,&nbsp;Takushi Takata,&nbsp;Hiroki Tanaka,&nbsp;Keiji Nihei,&nbsp;Koji Ono","doi":"10.1002/acm2.14493","DOIUrl":"10.1002/acm2.14493","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Background&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;Neutron beams utilized for performing BNCT are composed of a mixture of neutrons and gamma rays. Although much of the dose delivered to the cancer cells comes from the high LET particles produced by the boron neutron capture reaction, the dose delivered to the healthy tissues from unwanted gamma rays cannot be ignored. With the increase in the number of accelerators for BNCT, a detector system that is capable of measuring gamma ray dose in a mixed neutron/gamma irradiation field is crucial. Currently, BeO TLDs encased in quartz glass are used to measure gamma ray dose in a BNCT irradiation field. However, this type of TLD is no longer commercially available. A replacement dosimetry system is required to perform the recommended ongoing quality assurance of gamma ray measurement for a clinical BNCT system.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Purpose&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The purpose of this study is to evaluate the characteristics of a BeO OSLD detector system under a mixed neutron and gamma ray irradiation field and to assess the suitability of the system for routine quality assurance measurements of an accelerator-based BNCT facility.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Methods&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The myOSLD system by RadPro International GmbH was evaluated using the accelerator-based neutron source designed for clinical BNCT (NeuCure BNCT system). The readout constancy, linearity, dose rate effect, and fading effect of the OSLD were evaluated. Free-in-air and water phantom measurements were performed and compared with the TLD results and Monte Carlo simulation results. The PHITS Monte Carlo code was used for this study.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Results&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The readout constancy was found to be stable over a month-long period and similar to the TLD results. The OSLD readout signal was found to be linear, with a high coefficient of determination (&lt;i&gt;R&lt;/i&gt;&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt; ≥ 0.999) up to a proton charge of 3.6 C. There was no significant signal fading or dose rate dependency. The central axis depth dose and off-axis dose profile measurements agreed with both the TLD and Monte Carlo simulation results, within one standard deviation.&lt;/p&gt;\u0000 &lt;/section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;section&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;h3&gt; Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;\u0000 \u0000 &lt;p&gt;The myOSLD system was characterized using an accelerator system designed for clinical BNCT. The experimental measurements confirmed the OSLD achieved similar, if not superior to, the currently utilized dosimetry system for routine QA of an accelerator-based BNCT system","PeriodicalId":14989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11540013/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142072913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Comprehensive clinical implementation, workflow, and FMEA of bespoke silicone bolus cast from 3D printed molds using open-source resources 利用开源资源,从 3D 打印模具中铸造定制硅胶栓的全面临床实施、工作流程和 FMEA。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-08-27 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14498
Dean Hobbis, Michael D. Armstrong, Samir H. Patel, Riley C. Tegtmeier, Brady S. Laughlin, Shadi Chitsazzadeh, Edward L. Clouser, Jennifer L. Smetanick, Justin Pettit, Justin D. Gagneur, Joshua B. Stoker, Yi Rong, Courtney R. Buckey
{"title":"Comprehensive clinical implementation, workflow, and FMEA of bespoke silicone bolus cast from 3D printed molds using open-source resources","authors":"Dean Hobbis,&nbsp;Michael D. Armstrong,&nbsp;Samir H. Patel,&nbsp;Riley C. Tegtmeier,&nbsp;Brady S. Laughlin,&nbsp;Shadi Chitsazzadeh,&nbsp;Edward L. Clouser,&nbsp;Jennifer L. Smetanick,&nbsp;Justin Pettit,&nbsp;Justin D. Gagneur,&nbsp;Joshua B. Stoker,&nbsp;Yi Rong,&nbsp;Courtney R. Buckey","doi":"10.1002/acm2.14498","DOIUrl":"10.1002/acm2.14498","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Background</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Bolus materials have been used for decades in radiotherapy. Most frequently, these materials are utilized to bring dose closer to the skin surface to cover superficial targets optimally. While cavity filling, such as nasal cavities, is desirable, traditional commercial bolus is lacking, requiring other solutions. Recently, investigators have worked on utilizing 3D printing technology, including commercially available solutions, which can overcome some challenges with traditional bolus.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Purpose</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>To utilize failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) to successfully implement a comprehensive 3D printed bolus solution to replace commercial bolus in our clinic using a series of open-source (or free) software products.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Methods</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>3D printed molds for bespoke bolus were created by exporting the DICOM structures of the bolus designed in the treatment planning system and manipulated to create a multipart mold for 3D printing. A silicone (Ecoflex 00–30) mixture is poured into the mold and cured to form the bolus. Molds for sheet bolus of five thicknesses were also created. A comprehensive FMEA was performed to guide workflow adjustments and QA steps.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Results</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The process map identified 39 and 30 distinct steps for the bespoke and flat sheet bolus workflows, respectively. The corresponding FMEA highlighted 119 and 86 failure modes, with 69 shared between the processes. Misunderstanding of plan intent was a potential cause for most of the highest-scoring failure modes, indicating that physics and dosimetry involvement early in the process is paramount.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 \u0000 <section>\u0000 \u0000 <h3> Conclusion</h3>\u0000 \u0000 <p>FMEA informed the design and implementation of QA steps to guarantee a safe and high-quality comprehensive implementation of silicone bolus from 3D printed molds. This approach allows for greater adaptability not afforded by traditional bolus, as well as potential dissemination to other clinics due to the open-source nature of the workflow.</p>\u0000 </section>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14989,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11539970/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142072912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Semi-automated vertex placement for lattice radiotherapy and dosimetric verification using 3D polymer gel dosimetry 利用三维聚合物凝胶剂量测定技术,对格子放射治疗进行半自动顶点放置和剂量测定验证。
IF 2 4区 医学
Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics Pub Date : 2024-08-26 DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14489
Tenzin Kunkyab, Anthony Magliari, Andrew Jirasek, Benjamin Mou, Derek Hyde
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