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Non-contrast low-dose CT can be used for volumetry of ADPKD
BackgroundKidney volume provides important information for the diagnosis and prognosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), as...
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The impact of the fluoroscopic view on radiation exposure in pelvic surgery: organ involvement, effective dose and the misleading concept of only measuring fluoroscopy time or the dose area product
IntroductionMinimally invasive fluoroscopy-guided screw fixation is an established technique to stabilize fractures of the posterior pelvic ring in...
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Radiation safety compliance awareness among healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation
BackgroundIn recent years, there has been a marked growth in the use of ionizing radiation in medical imaging for both diagnosis and therapy, which...
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Comparative analysis of radiation exposure in robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty using popular robotic systems
Robotic-assisted TKA (RATKA) is a rapidly emerging technique that has been shown to improve precision and accuracy in implant alignment in TKA....
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Radiation Exposure in Interventional Stroke Treatment
PurposeTo evaluate patient-related radiation exposure in interventional stroke treatment by analyzing data from the German Society for Interventional...
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Effectiveness of low-dose radiation therapy to improve mortality of COVID-19
IntroductionPerforming low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) is a new approach to treat pneumonia resulting from COVID-19 disease. This paper aims to...
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Pilot Evaluation of Perioperative High Dose Rate Brachytherapy in Head Neck Cancers
Perioperative high dose rate brachytherapy involves insertion of brachytherapy catheter over the tumor bed during surgical removal of disease...
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Reconsidering pregnancy screening policies for minors: patient-specific estimate of fetus and effective dose for potentially pregnant minors undergoing optimized dose CT of the pelvis
BackgroundOnly verbal pregnancy screening is recommended for post-menarcheal females undergoing pelvic radiographs. In contrast, usually, a...
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Occupational radiation exposure among medical personnel in university and general hospitals in Japan
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the occupational radiation exposure of medical workers between general hospitals and university hospitals.
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Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm for abdominal multidetector CT at different tube voltages: assessment of image quality and radiation dose in a phantom study
ObjectivesTo compare the image quality and radiation dose of a deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm compared with iterative...
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The Development of Modern Radiation Therapy
Purpose of ReviewRadiation therapy is a treatment modality used in the management of patients with cancer that utilizes ionizing radiation to kill...
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Low-dose radiation treatment for painful plantar enthesophyte: a highly effective therapy with little side effects
AimPlantar enthesophyte is a common degenerative disorder. Surgical and medical treatment options are associated with either poor outcome or high...
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Neurocognitive considerations in the treatment of meningioma with radiation therapy: applications for quantitative neuroimaging and precision radiation medicine
This article focuses on the role of radiotherapy in the management of meningioma, in the definitive and adjuvant setting and across the spectrum of...
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Correlation of chemokines and growth factors with radiation-induced liver injury after interstitial high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy of liver metastases
BackgroundLocoregional therapies, as imaging-guided tumor-directed procedures, are emerging treatment strategies in the management of primary and...
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Extremity radiographs derived from low-dose ultra-high-resolution CT: a phantom study
ObjectiveTo demonstrate the potential of low-dose ultra-high-resolution CT (UHRCT) images to generate high-quality radiographic images on extremity...
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The expanding role of radiation oncology across the prostate cancer continuum
Radiotherapy is used in the treatment of prostate cancer in a variety of disease states with significant reliance on imaging to guide clinical...
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How to Measure/Calculate Radiation Dose in Patients?
Patients in fluoroscopically guided interventions (FGI) may be exposed to substantial radiation dose levels (SRDL). The most commonly reported...
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Ultra-low-dose CT for attenuation correction: dose savings and effect on PET quantification for protocols with and without tin filter
BackgroundUltra-low-dose (ULD) computed tomography (CT) scans should be used when CT is performed only for attenuation correction (AC) of positron...
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Unexpected change in hydrogel spacer volume during external-beam radiation therapy
PurposeTo reduce the rectal radiation dose during local radiation therapy of prostate cancer, a hydrogel spacer is typically implanted between the...
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The prognostic significance of the clinical T stage and Grade Group in patients with locally advanced prostate cancer treated via high-dose-rate brachytherapy and external beam radiation
BackgroundAlthough the optimal management of locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa) remains unclear, local definitive therapy, thus combined...
