Error on the stopping power ratio of ERKODENT's mouthpiece for head and neck carbon ion radiotherapy treatment
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13987
Abstract: Abstract The errors on the stopping power ratio (SPR) of mouthpiece samples from ERKODENT were evaluated. Erkoflex and Erkoloc‐pro from ERKODENT and samples that combined Erkoflex and Erkoloc‐pro were computed tomography (CT)‐scanned using head and… read more here.
Keywords: mouthpiece; beam; error; stopping power ... See more keywords
A custom-made mouthpiece incorporating tongue depressors and elevators to reduce radiation-induced tongue mucositis during carbon-ion radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2017.10.009
Abstract: We introduce a custom-made mouthpiece for carbon-ion radiation therapy for head and neck malignancy. The mouthpiece incorporates either a tongue depressor or elevator depending on tumor location. The risk of tongue mucositis may be reduced… read more here.
Keywords: carbon ion; custom made; tongue; mouthpiece ... See more keywords
A newly developed patient fixation system using a dedicated mouthpiece and dental impression materials for head and neck radiotherapy: a preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrac044
Abstract: Abstract We evaluated the basic characteristics and efficacy of our newly developed patient fixation system for head and neck radiotherapy that uses a dedicated mouthpiece and dental impression materials. The present investigation demonstrated that with… read more here.
Keywords: system; mouthpiece; newly developed; developed patient ... See more keywords
Late Breaking Abstract - Measurement of Vital Capacity in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Methodological Aspects
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DOI: 10.1183/1393003.congress-2017.pa1361
Abstract: Background: In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) deterioration of vital capacity (VC) is a marker of disease progression and a criterion to start non-invasive ventilation. Yet lack of mouth seal as a result of facial muscle… read more here.
Keywords: amyotrophic lateral; vital capacity; lateral sclerosis; mouthpiece ... See more keywords
3D-Printed Pacifier-Shaped Mouthpiece for fMRI-Compatible Gustometers
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DOI: 10.1523/eneuro.0208-21.2021
Abstract: Abstract Gustometers have made it possible to deliver liquids in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) settings for decades, and mouthpieces are a critical part of these taste delivery systems. Here, we propose an innovative 3D-printed… read more here.
Keywords: pacifier shaped; shaped mouthpiece; mouthpiece; printed pacifier ... See more keywords