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Management of Pancreatic Cancer with MRI-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy
Globally, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the 14th most common cancer type and the seventh most common cause of cancer-related death. This...
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MR-Guided Radiotherapy in the Pediatric and Adolescent Patient
Pediatric cancers comprise a heterogeneous group of tumors that can arise anywhere in the body and require specialized care. Pediatric radiation...
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Introduction to MR-Linac
A short history of radiation and its advances in cancer treatment is presented. It provides context to this book and an overview of the chapters.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Radiation Therapy: Advances and Opportunities for Thoracic Malignancies
Magnetic resonance imaging-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) is a recent technological innovation integrating a linear accelerator within a magnetic...
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Clinical Necessity and Patient Selection in MR-Linac
Every new technology may not be best suited for a patient’s treatment, and a selection procedure is needed for the management plan. This is certainly...
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MR-Linac-Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for Brain Tumors
Over the past decade, the integration of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies into the brain radiotherapy workflow has rapidly expanded, due...
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The First Low-Field MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy Hybrid Integrated System: MRIdian
Combining a linear accelerator with an MRI scanner allows visualization of patient anatomy and radiation therapy simultaneously. The presence of a...
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MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Less Is More When Technology and Evidence Intersect
The delivery of radiation therapy for prostate cancer has advanced considerably over the past decade, marked primarily by improvements in image...
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Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers with MR-Linac
Head and neck cancers constitute a heterogeneous group of tumors with varying behaviors. Treatment of these tumors is complex and often involves high...
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Epilogue and Outlook
This chapter summarizes the length and breadth of this book. Each chapter was written by experts in their own fields. MR-Linac technology is very...
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Image-Based Biomarkers in Magnetic Resonance-Guided Radiotherapy (MRgRT)
Radiomics involves identifying biomarkers from routine medical images. This research field is particularly relevant in the case of image-guided...
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Piezoelectric Polymer Composites for Energy Harvesting
Polymer composites are becoming increasingly attractive for energy harvesting applications because they possess a distinctive blend of mechanical...
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Elastomeric-Based Composite Materials for Engineering Applications
Due to its unique combination of flexibility, durability, and better mechanical qualities, elastomeric-based composite materials have garnered a...
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State-Of-The-Art in Textile Polymer Composites and Applications
Polymer textile composites represent a cutting-edge field in materials science and engineering, combining the exceptional properties of polymers and...
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Hemp Fibre-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composites: A Sustainable Materials for Engineering and Industry
In recent years, composites made from hemp fibre (HF) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) have seen rapid growth between the Natural Fibre Reinforced...
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Polymer Composites for Biomedical Applications
In order to replace or restore the function of damaged or degenerating organs or tissues, promote healing, enhance function, rectify abnormalities,...
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Polymer Composites for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Applications
Polymer composites have recently increased substantial attention due to their exceptional characteristics and a broad range of practical...
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Primary and Secondary Processing of Polymer Matrix Composites
The current chapter presents the array of various processes of manufacturing related to polymer matrix composites (PMCs). PMC is defined as the...
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Polymer Composites Testing and Analysis
Researchers have embraced polymer composites because of their lightweight, favorable mechanical characteristics, and alternative manufacturing...
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Introduction of Polymers and Polymer Composites: Basic Fundamentals
Due to the rising demand for composite materials that integrate the advantages of both components, material science has increased in both popularity...