Cardiac serum marker alterations after intraoperative radiotherapy with low-energy x-rays in early breast cancer as an indicator of possible cardiac toxicity
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DOI: 10.1007/s00066-020-01671-3
Abstract: Purpose To assess acute cardiac toxicity caused by intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) with low-energy x‑rays for early breast cancer. Methods We prospectively analyzed pre- and postoperative troponin I and NT-proBNP in 94 women who underwent breast-conserving surgery between… read more here.
Keywords: energy rays; breast cancer; low energy; cardiac toxicity ... See more keywords
Influence of breast tissue composition on dosimetric characteristics of therapeutic low energy X-rays
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DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.109110
Abstract: Abstract Intraoperative radiotherapy using low energy X-rays (low-kV IORT) is a candidate modality for early-stage breast cancer irradiation. The patient treatment planning in this type of radiotherapy is based on the acquired dosimetry data inside… read more here.
Keywords: breast tissue; energy rays; low energy; breast ... See more keywords
Nuclear Material Characterization Using High-Energy X-rays at BNL Synchrotrons: From Reactor Steels and Molten Salts to Large Hadron Collider Novel Materials
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DOI: 10.1080/08940886.2019.1680216
Abstract: 50 Vol. 32, No. 6, 2019, Synchrotron radiation newS Introduction: Challenges New and improved materials, composites, and super-alloys capable of withstanding the anticipated extreme states of fusion reactors, fission reactors (i.e., high-temperature fast reactors) and… read more here.
Keywords: energy; high energy; using high; energy rays ... See more keywords
Exploring Lorentz Invariance Violation from Ultrahigh-Energy γ Rays Observed by LHAASO.
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DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.128.051102
Abstract: Recently, the LHAASO Collaboration published the detection of 12 ultrahigh-energy γ-ray sources above 100 TeV, with the highest energy photon reaching 1.4 PeV. The first detection of PeV γ rays from astrophysical sources may provide a very… read more here.
Keywords: lorentz invariance; energy; invariance violation; energy rays ... See more keywords
A Highly Versatile X-ray and Electron Beam Diamond Dosimeter for Radiation Therapy and Protection
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DOI: 10.3390/ma16020824
Abstract: Radiotherapy is now recognized as a pillar in the fight against cancer. Two different types are currently used in clinical practice: (1) external beam radiotherapy, using high-energy X-rays or electron beams, both in the MeV-range,… read more here.
Keywords: diamond dosimeter; beam; energy; energy rays ... See more keywords