3D star shot analysis using MAGAT gel dosimeter for integrated imaging and radiation isocenter verification of MR‐Linac system
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13615
Abstract: Abstract Purpose This study aims to investigate a star shot analysis using a three‐dimensional (3D) gel dosimeter for the imaging and radiation isocenter verification of a magnetic resonance linear accelerator (MR‐Linac). Methods A mixture of… read more here.
Keywords: star shot; linac; analysis; magat gel ... See more keywords
Determining the quality control frequency of an MR-linac using risk matrix (RM) analysis.
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13984
Abstract: PURPOSE Quality control (QC) is performed routinely through professional guidelines. However, the recommended QC frequency may not be optimal among different institutional settings. Here we propose a novel method for determining the optimal QC frequency… read more here.
Keywords: using risk; quality control; frequency; linac ... See more keywords
Relative dosimetry with an MR‐linac: Response of ion chambers, diamond, and diode detectors for off‐axis, depth dose, and output factor measurements
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.12699
Abstract: PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to acquire beam data for an MR-linac, with and without a 1.5 T magnetic field, by using a variety of commercially available detectors to assess their relative response in… read more here.
Keywords: linac; field; output factor; magnetic field ... See more keywords
Investigating the impact of patient arm position in an MR-linac on liver SBRT treatment plans.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13826
Abstract: PURPOSE The superior soft-tissue contrast offered by the integrated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the Unity MR-linac compared to the x-ray based image guidance on conventional linacs potentially allows for liver stereotactic body radiation therapy… read more here.
Keywords: linac; right arm; treatment plans; position ... See more keywords
Dosimetric feasibility of brain stereotactic radiosurgery with a 0.35 T MRI-guided linac and comparison versus a C-arm mounted linac.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.14503
Abstract: PURPOSE MRI is the gold-standard imaging modality for brain tumor diagnosis and delineation. The purpose of this work was to investigate the feasibility of performing brain stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) with a 0.35 T MRI-guided linear… read more here.
Keywords: linac; volume; target; cm3 ... See more keywords
Medical X-band linear accelerator for high-precision radiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15077
Abstract: PURPOSE Recently, high-precision radiotherapy systems have been developed by integrating computerized tomography or magnetic resonance imaging to enhance the precision of radiotherapy. For integration with additional imaging systems in a limited space, miniaturization and weight… read more here.
Keywords: linac; band; precision radiotherapy; beam ... See more keywords
Electron Ultra-High Dose Rate FLASH irradiation Study Using a Clinical Linac: Linac Modification, Dosimetry and Radiobiological outcome.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15920
Abstract: PURPOSE Ultra-high dose rate FLASH irradiation (FLASH-IR) has been shown to cause less normal tissue damage compared with conventional irradiation (CONV-IR), this is known as the "FLASH effect". It has attracted immense research interest because… read more here.
Keywords: ultra high; dose rate; dose; linac ... See more keywords
[I091] Clinical deployment of the mridian linac
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2018.06.163
Abstract: Purpose The introduction of MR-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) into clinical practice opens a lot of new possibilities and at the same time presents novel challenges. Funded by the German Research Foundation, a Viewray MRIdian Linac was… read more here.
Keywords: linac; treatment; step; clinical deployment ... See more keywords
Development of a neutron source for imaging at the electron linac facility in Kyoto University Research Reactor Institute
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DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2018.06.009
Abstract: Abstract The Kyoto University electron linac, KURRI-LINAC, has been used for executing a project to develop methodology for the integrity evaluation of nuclear fuels, named the N-DeMAIN (Development of Non-Destructive Methods Adapted for Integrity test… read more here.
Keywords: linac; electron linac; electron; kyoto university ... See more keywords
Modern LINAC-based radiotherapy is safe and effective in the treatment of secretory and non-secretory pituitary adenomas.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.12.087
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) can help achieve local tumor control (LC) and reduce hormonal overexpression for pituitary adenomas (PAs). Prior reports involved Gamma Knife or older LINAC techniques. We report on long-term outcomes for modern… read more here.
Keywords: linac; secretory; non secretory; safe effective ... See more keywords
Characterization of the a-Si EPID in the unity MR-linac for dosimetric applications.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aa9dbf
Abstract: Electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) are frequently used in external beam radiation therapy for dose verification purposes. The aim of this study was to investigate the dose-response characteristics of the EPID in the Unity MR-linac… read more here.
Keywords: linac; epid unity; unity linac; dosimetric applications ... See more keywords