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3D Renal Microdosimetry: Evaluating Radiopharmaceuticals Using Histology-Based 3D Models

Authors: John P. Aris, Wesley E. Bolch, Madison Bushloper, Lauren E Ellis, Adam Grey Haneberg, Elizabeth Martin, Bonnie N. C. President, Andrew Robert Sforza, Alexander Zorrilla

Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University, Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop six additional high-fidelity 3D models of kidney renal cortical labyrinth from H&E-stained histology slides to support radiation dosimetry in radiopharmaceutical therapies (RPTs).<...

A Dual Energy CT-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy Platform

Authors: Jiayi Chen, Manju Liu, Ning Wen, Haoran Zhang, Yibin Zhang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Duke Kunshan University, Department of Radiation Oncology,Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study introduces a novel Dual Energy CT (DECT)-Guided Intelligent Radiation Therapy (DEIT) platform designed to streamline and optimize the radiotherapy process. The DEIT system combines...

A Simplified, Rigorous Procedure for Ultrasound Quality Assurance

Authors: Paul L. Carson, Sander Dekker, Stephen Z Pinter, Megan K. Russ

Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, University of Michigan, Cablon Medical B.V., Univ of Michigan, Dept. of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To promote a simplified, inexpensive, but rigorous set of ultrasound QA tests and to evaluate their potential using a Randomly-placed very Hypoechoic Sphere Phantom (RHSP) in comparison to...

Advancing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Safety Clearance: Utilizing Dual-Energy CT (DECT) Material Decomposition for Foreign Object Assessment

Authors: Anzi Zhao

Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study investigates the utility of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography (DECT) material decomposition in resolving Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety concerns for patients with unidentifi...

Assessment of Material Discrimination Slopes in Dual Energy CT Imaging

Authors: Izabella L. Barreto, Aroon Pressram

Affiliation: University of Florida College of Medicine, University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our clinical dual energy CT (DECT) head protocol reconstructs iodine-suppressed virtual non-contrast (VNC) images using the vendor-recommended slope for material discrimination. However, this...

Can Contrast Scans of Dual-Layer Detector Spectral CT be Directly Used for Proton Dose Calculations?

Authors: Wen C. Hsi, Pouya Sabouri, Zhong Su

Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Traditional single-energy CT (SECT) contrast scans cannot be used for proton dose calculations due to significantly higher HU caused by iodine. Dual-layer dual-energy CT (DL-DECT) can dire...

Characterizing the Stability of Upright CT for Proton Therapy

Authors: Brian Burger, Carri K. Glide-Hurst, John W. Hayes, Carson Hoffman, Minglei Kang, Jessica R. Miller, Jordan M. Slagowski, Yuhao Yan

Affiliation: Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Human Oncology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Leo Cancer Care

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The combination of upright CT and patient positioner for particle therapy present tremendous potential for high precision IGRT and online adaptive radiation therapy (ART), where reliable CT p...

Comparing the Rsp Accuracy of a Fast Switching Dual-Energy CT to Single-Energy CT Using Proton CT in Animal Tissue.

Authors: Paul Deak, Yang Li, Mark Pankuch, Yanling Qu, Maggie Stauffer, Hazel Wang

Affiliation: Northwestern Medicine Proton Center, GE, Northwestern Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective is to evaluate Relative Stopping Power(RSP) accuracy of ultra-fast switching KV Dual-Energy CT(DECT) in animal tissue and compare it to the RSP converted from Single Energy CT(S...

DECT for Particle Therapy: Advantages and Workflow

Authors: Boon-Keng Kevin Teo

Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania

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DECT for the Photon Clinic: Advantages and Workflow

Authors: Deborah L. Schofield

Affiliation: UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Dual-Energy CT Derived Perfusion Blood Volume and 4D-CT Derived Ventilation Changes in Lung Cancer Patients 6-Months Post Radiation Therapy

Authors: Daniel A. Alexander, Jeffrey D. Bradley, Steven J. Feigenberg, Cole Friedes, Casey Hollawell, William Levin, Maksym Sharma, Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, Ying Xiao, Nikhil Yegya-Raman, Jennifer Wei Zou

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To investigate lung function changes following definitive chemoradiation dose using CT-derived measurements in patients with locally advanced NSCLC at 6-months post-treatment compared to pre-...

Enhancing the CT Contrast Via Attention-Gated Contrast Enhancement Gan (AGCE-GAN)

Authors: Nan Li, Yaoying Liu, Shouping Xu, Xinlei Xu, Gaolong Zhang

Affiliation: School of Physics, Beihang University, National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, School of physics, Beihang University, Beihang University, Department of Radiation Oncology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
CT simulation is essential for radiation therapy preparation but has limitations in distinguishing lesions. Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) improves lesion detection and characterization, but ...

Evaluating the Capabilities of Hypersight CBCT for Advanced Dual-Energy CBCT Imaging in Online Adaptive Radiotherapy

Authors: Yi-Fang Wang, Yading Yuan

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperSight, the latest CBCT technology from Varian Medical Systems, integrates rapid 6-second data acquisition with advanced iterative reconstruction and upgraded hardware. Previous studies h...

Evaluating the Efficacy and Efficiency of Spine Treatment Using Diagnostic CT

Authors: Sunil Mani, Ilakiya Raghavendiran, Vasanthan Sakthivel, Skanda Kabilan Swamy

Affiliation: Edmond Santa Fe High School, Edmnd Deer Creek High, Cancer Specialists of North Florida, Advanced Medical Physics

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Purpose/Objective(s): To evaluate and validate the dose calculation and delivery accuracy for patients planned using diagnostic CT
Methods: A total of forty-two patients with palliative sp...

Foundation Models with Balanced Data Sampling Enhance Auto-Segmentation for Cardiac Substructures

Authors: Chloe Min Seo Choi, Nikhil Mankuzhy, Aneesh Rangnekar, Andreas Rimner, Maria Thor, Harini Veeraraghavan, Abraham Wu

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Cardiac substructure irradiation predisposes patients for poor outcomes in thoracic radiation therapy. A deep learning model was developed to segment the cardiac substructures invariant to co...

Implementation Science: How to Prioritize and Implement New Clinical Tools like DECT

Authors: Courtney R. Buckey

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Arizona

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Investigation of Low Iodine Concentration Detectability of Dual-Energy CT Imaging Using a Customized 3D Printed Phantom

Authors: Michalis Aristophanous, Laura I. Cervino, Maria F. Chan, Puneeth Iyengar, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Nancy Y Lee, Xiang Li, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Usman Mahmood, Jean M. Moran, Jason Ocana

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the limits of iodine concentration detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) in dual-energy computed tomography using a 3D printed phantom while considering different background, ...

Iodine Quantification on a Prototype Deep Silicon Photon-Counting Versus Dual-Energy Energy-Integrating Detector CT

Authors: Meghan Lubner, Aria M. Salyapongse, Teva Shapiro, Scott D. Slavic, Timothy P. Szczykutowicz, Giuseppe Toia, Zhye Yin

Affiliation: GE HealthCare, Departments of Radiology and Medical Physics, University Wisconsin-Madison, GE Healthcare, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin - Madison, UW-Madison, University of Wisconsin Madison, Department of Radiology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To compare iodine quantification on a prototype deep silicon photon-counting detector (PCD) CT and conventional clinical energy-integrating (EID) dual-energy (DE) CT.
Methods:
A phan...

Mask-Based Synthetic Contrast-Enhanced CT Generation for Advancing Data Limited Segmentation on Cardiac Substructure

Authors: Jin Sung Kim, Chanwoong Lee, Young Hun Yoon

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Yonsei Cancer Center, Heavy Ion Therapy Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Chest contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) serves as a valuable tool for cardiac imaging, but its lack of detailed anatomical visualization limits its utility in segmentation tasks. While CECT offers ...

Photon-Counting CT Versus Dual Energy CT for Liver Fat Volume Fraction Assessment

Authors: Chao Guo, Xinhua Li, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Di Zhang, Yifang (Jimmy) Zhou

Affiliation: UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The objective was to quantify the liver fat volume fraction (FVF) with virtual monochromatic imaging (VMI) using photon-counting CT (PCCT) and dual energy CT (DECT).
Methods: A custom desi...

Quantification of Iodine and Calcium Materials through HU Spectral Curve Analysis in Dual-Energy CT for Radiotherapy Planning

Authors: Sean L. Berry, Weixing Cai, Laura I. Cervino, Maria F. Chan, Yabo Fu, Puneeth Iyengar, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Nancy Lee, Tianfang Li, Xiang Li, Jean M. Moran

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Iodine maps derived from Dual-Energy CT (DECT) provide critical biological information for radiotherapy treatment planning, but clinical iodine maps often mistakenly include bones due to insu...

Radiology Perspective on DECT/Multi-Spectral CT

Authors: Andrea Ferrero

Affiliation: Mayo Clinic

Abstract Preview: N/A...

Using Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography for Non-Invasive Lung Shunt Fraction Prediction in Yttrium-90 Radioembolization

Authors: Roger Eric Goldman, Adrianna Imani Johnson Carter, Talia Marx, Brahim Mehadji, Emilie Roncali, Catherine T. Vu

Affiliation: UC Davis, Department of Radiology, UC Davis Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Accurate estimation of the Lung Shunt Fraction (LSF) is critical for yttrium-90 (90Y) radioembolization treatment planning to minimize risks of excessive lung irradiation due to arterio-ve...