Improved dose homogeneity using electronic compensation technique for total body irradiation
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12316
Abstract: Abstract In total body irradiation (TBI) utilizing large parallel‐opposed fields, the manual placement of lead compensators has conventionally been used to compensate for the varying thickness throughout the body. The goal of this study is… read more here.
Keywords: technique; total body; comp technique; compensation ... See more keywords
Three‐dimensional printers applied for the production of beam blocks in total body irradiation treatment
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13592
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Total body irradiation (TBI) in extended source surface distance (SSD) is a common treatment technique before hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The lungs are organs at risk, which often are treated with a lower… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; total body; dimensional printers; body irradiation ... See more keywords
Feasibility of segmental total body irradiation (SegTBI) using a 1.5T MR‐linac
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.70192
Abstract: Abstract Objective To evaluate the technical feasibility of using the elekta unity magnetic resonance linac (MRL) as a backup for tomotherapy in total body irradiation (TBI) treatment. Methods A single pediatric patient's TBI treatment with… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; body irradiation; tbi; mrl ... See more keywords
Estimates of total body iron indicate 19 mg and 38 mg oral iron are equivalent for the mitigation of iron deficiency in individuals experiencing repeated phlebotomy
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DOI: 10.1002/ajh.24784
Abstract: Iron deficiency anemia is a common clinical condition often treated with tablets containing 65 mg of elemental iron. Such doses can elicit gastrointestinal side effects lowering patient compliance. Oral iron supplements also increase hepcidin production… read more here.
Keywords: total body; oral iron; iron deficiency; iron ... See more keywords
Peripheral blood kinetics following total body irradiation and allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Timing matters
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.5452
Abstract: Total body irradiation (TBI) remains an important component in many conditioning regimens before allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT). Because of its frequent toxicity, patient selection is crucial, making it of interest to identify factors… read more here.
Keywords: allogeneic hematopoietic; stem cell; cell transplantation; hematopoietic stem ... See more keywords
Modification of a modulated arc total body irradiation technique: Implementation and first clinical experience for paediatric patients
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.305
Abstract: To implement the modulated arc total body irradiation (MATBI) technique within the existing infrastructure of a radiation oncology department. The technique needed to treat paediatric patients of all ages, some of whom would require general… read more here.
Keywords: technique; total body; arc total; modulated arc ... See more keywords
Considerations and adaptions to the modulated arc total body irradiation technique: dosimetry description
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.363
Abstract: Total body irradiation (TBI) is a complex treatment technique, which has been slow to transition to a three‐dimensional (3D) planning approach. There is limited literature available providing a detailed description on methods to plan TBI… read more here.
Keywords: technique; total body; modulated arc; body irradiation ... See more keywords
Technique considerations for implementing volumetric‐modulated arc therapy for total body irradiation within an Australian tertiary institution
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.844
Abstract: Over the past decade, our institution delivered conventional total body irradiation (TBI) using Elekta's Monaco treatment planning system (TPS) with an extended SSD field arrangement and 18 megavoltage (MV) energy lateral fields. In 2020, there… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; body irradiation; volumetric modulated; total body ... See more keywords
Association between total body bone mineral density and periodontitis: a Mendelian randomization study.
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DOI: 10.1002/jper.22-0249
Abstract: BACKGROUND The purpose of the study was to examine the association between total body bone mineral density (BMD) and periodontitis using Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis. METHODS AND MATERIALS We used 81 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)… read more here.
Keywords: body bone; periodontitis; total body; association total ... See more keywords
Total-body parametric imaging using the patlak model: Feasibility of reduced scan time.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15647
Abstract: PURPOSE This study explored the feasibility of reducing the scan time of Patlak parametric imaging on the uEXPLORER. METHODS A total of 65 patients (27 females and 38 males, age 56.1±10.4) were recruited in this… read more here.
Keywords: time; scan time; min scans; total body ... See more keywords
Implementing failure mode and effect analysis to improve the safety of volumetric modulated arc therapy for total body irradiation.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.16466
Abstract: PURPOSE Volumetric-modulated arc therapy for total body irradiation (VMAT-TBI) is a novel radiotherapy technique that has been implemented at our institution. The purpose of this work is to investigate possible failure modes (FMs) in the… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; analysis; total body; vmat tbi ... See more keywords