Reduction in stray radiation dose using a body‐shielding device during external radiation therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12035
Abstract: &NA; With the purpose of reducing stray radiation dose (SRD) in out‐of‐field region (OFR) during radiotherapy with 6 MV intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a body‐shielding device (BSD) was prepared according to the measurements obtained in… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; radiation therapy; shielding device; body shielding ... See more keywords
Parotid gland radiation dose‐xerostomia relationships based on actual delivered dose for nasopharyngeal carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12327
Abstract: Abstract Xerostomia induced by radiotherapy is a common toxicity for head and neck carcinoma patients. In this study, the deformable image registration of planning computed tomography (CT) and weekly cone‐beam CT (CBCT) was used to… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; planning; delivered dose; xerostomia ... See more keywords
CARE Dose 4D combined with sinogram‐affirmed iterative reconstruction improved the image quality and reduced the radiation dose in low dose CT of the small intestine
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12502
Abstract: Abstract Objective Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has been used for diagnosis of small intestinal diseases. However, the radiation dose is a big problem. This study was to investigate whether CARE Dose 4D combined with sinogram‐affirmed… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; image; safire; care dose ... See more keywords
Spectral CT quantification stability and accuracy for pediatric patients: A phantom study
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13161
Abstract: Abstract Background Spectral computed tomography (spectral CT) provides access to clinically relevant measures of endogenous and exogenous materials in patients. For pediatric patients, current spectral CT applications include lesion characterization, quantitative vascular imaging, assessments of… read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; radiation; accuracy; stability ... See more keywords
Performance evaluation of two interventional fluoroscope suites for cardiovascular imaging
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13741
Abstract: Abstract Interventional cardiology involves catheter‐based treatment of heart disease, generally through fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures. Patients can be subject to considerable radiation dose due to prolonged fluoroscopy time and radiographic exposure, and therefore efforts to… read more here.
Keywords: image quality; quality; cardiology; evaluation two ... See more keywords
Determination of lower radiation dose limit for automatic measurement of adipose tissue
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13958
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the lower limit of radiation dose required to measure visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) volumes when a fat quantification and noise reduction… read more here.
Keywords: dose limit; lower radiation; limit; adipose tissue ... See more keywords
Machine learning‐based estimation of patient body weight from radiation dose metrics in computed tomography
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.14467
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Currently, precise patient body weight (BW) at the time of diagnostic imaging cannot always be used for radiation dose management. Various methods have been explored to address this issue, including the application of… read more here.
Keywords: dose metrics; radiation; radiation dose; machine learning ... See more keywords
Beyond CT accreditation: Systematic evaluation of achievable image quality, radiation dose, and protocol factors in annual physics testing
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.70366
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess the parameters and performance of CT protocols collected in numerous annual medical physics CT equipment performance evaluations (EPEs), develop clinically relevant performance targets for select… read more here.
Keywords: quality; physics testing; radiation dose; image quality ... See more keywords
Radiation dose benchmarks in pediatric cardiac catheterization: A prospective multi‐center C3PO‐QI study
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.26911
Abstract: This study sought to update benchmark values to use a quality measure prospectively. read more here.
Keywords: radiation dose; study; benchmarks pediatric; dose benchmarks ... See more keywords
Reducing radiation dose: Yes I can!
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DOI: 10.1002/ccd.28472
Abstract: There are multiple ways to reduce radiation dose by: (a) not using radiation unless absolutely needed; (b) utilizing settings that give the lowest possible dose when using radiation; and (c) shielding. Disposable radiation drapes, such… read more here.
Keywords: reducing radiation; radiation dose; dose yes; radiation ... See more keywords
COVID‐19 pandemic and the effect of increased utilisation of mobile X‐ray examinations on radiation dose to radiographers
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.570
Abstract: The use of ionising radiation results in occupational exposure to medical imaging professionals, requiring routine monitoring. This study aims to assess the effect of increased utilisation of mobile X‐ray units, mobile imaging of non‐routine body… read more here.
Keywords: mobile ray; effect increased; utilisation mobile; covid pandemic ... See more keywords