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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 Novel Cost-Effective Customizable 3D-Printed Thoracic Phantom for End-to-End Treatment Verification and Image Quality Assessment

Authors: Reza Farjam, Russell K Hales, Seth Jayawardane, Todd R. McNutt, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, K. Ranh Voong

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study presents a novel cost-effective customizable 3D-printed phantom developed for end-to-end treatment verification and image-quality assessment for thoracic applications.
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A Realistic Computer Simulation Study Assessing How Beam Hardening Affects the Accuracy of CT Lung Attenuation Values

Authors: Zijia Guo, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Frederic Noo, Karl Stierstorfer

Affiliation: Siemens Healthineers, University of Utah, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurately assessing lung parenchyma health is critically important in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CT attenuation values are valuable for this purpo...

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...

An Accelerated Scatter Estimation for Spectral CBCT Based on Linear Boltzmann Transport Equation

Authors: Zhiqiang Chen, Hewei Gao, Li Zhang, Guoxi Zhu

Affiliation: Tsinghua University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Spectral cone-beam CT has better performance in material identification and quantitative analysis compared to single-energy cone-beam CT. However, X-ray scattering introduces significant scat...

Automated Decision Workflow Using Fast Monte Carlo Dose Calculations for Daily Adaptive Proton Therapy

Authors: Ergun E. Ahunbay, Abdul Parchur, Eric S. Paulson, Ilaria Rinaldi, Angelo Schiavi, Li Zhao

Affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Online adaptive replanning is often necessary in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) due to the sensitivity of proton dose distributions to daily anatomical changes. A rapid, automated ...

Commissioning Silicone Tissue-Compensating Bolus for Electron Beam Therapy

Authors: Carla D. Bradford, Linda Ding, Yansong Geng, Alan Hartford, I-Lin Kuo, Salvatore LaRosa, Joshua N Wancura

Affiliation: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: When treating nasal skin cancers, electron beam radiotherapy dose distributions can be improved by using custom bolus to compensate for uneven surfaces. Here we describe our experience commis...

Comparison of CBCT Dose Calculation Accuracy between Truebeam Hypersight Image Reconstruction Algorithms

Authors: Sarah Aubert, Harald Keller, Jeff D. Winter

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Support for treatment planning directly on CBCT imaging on C-arm linacs will enable adaptive radiation therapy (ART) capacity with increased treatment technique flexibility. The HyperSight im...

Comprehensive Evaluation of High-Performance Cone-Beam Computed Tomography on C-Arm and Ring-Gantry Linacs for Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Laura I. Cervino, Karen Episcopia, Hsiang-Chi Kuo, Sangkyu Lee, Seng Boh Gary Lim, Shih-Chi Lin, Grace Tang

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

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluated the performance of the HyperSight Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) system on a TrueBeam C-arm LINAC (TB) and two Ethos ring-gantry LINACs (ES) for adaptive radiation ...

Development of a Fast Quality Assurance Software Tool for Helical Online Adaptive Radiation Therapy

Authors: Guang-Pei Chen, Mi Huang, Haidy G. Nasief, Eric S. Paulson

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recently, kV imaging has been integrated into the Accuray Radixact platform, facilitating online adaptive and scan-plan-treat workflows with helical delivery in the near future. In order to s...

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...

Evaluation of MR Proton Density Fat Fraction (PDFF) for Bone Marrow Protection in RT

Authors: Li Tong, Chuyan Wang, Zhengkui Wang, Yingli Yang, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: Shanghai United imaging Healthcare Advanced Technology Research Institute, Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., LTD, Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Institute for Medical Imaging Technology, Ruijin Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pelvic radiotherapy (RT)-induced bone marrow (BM) damage affects patient prognosis by causing hematologic toxicity. However, consensus on BM-sparing (BMS) RT is still lacking, owing to the...

Feasibility of Efficient Offline Adaptive Replanning with Hypersight High-Performance Cone-Beam CT on Truebeam for Pelvis RT

Authors: Jochen Cammin, Shifeng Chen, Arun Gopal, Kai Huang, Jason K Molitoris, Amit Sawant, Kai Wang

Affiliation: University of Maryland, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland University Baltimore, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The HyperSight CBCT optional feature on Varian TrueBeam linacs offers a larger field-of-view, improved Hounsfield units (HU) accuracy, and overall improved image quality, including metal arti...

Feasibility of a Bench-Top Pcct Model for Electronic Density Measurements: A Monte Carlo Simulation Study

Authors: Gisell Ruiz Boiset, Paulo ROBERTO Costa, Renan Felix dos Santos, Gustavo Freire Pereira da Silva, Alessandra Tomal

Affiliation: University of Sรฃo Paulo (USP), Institute of Physics, Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Instituto de Fรญsica Gleb Wataghin

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Evaluate the feasibility of a bench-top PCCT using Geant4 Monte Carlo simulations. The study applied the Geant4 framework on determining the electronic density of materials as a function of C...

Geometrically Derived Density Compensation Function for 3D Non-Cartesian MRI Reconstruction

Authors: Oluyemi Bright Aboyewa, KyungPyo Hong, Daniel Kim

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, Northwestern University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: While non-Cartesian MRI is desirable for fast imaging with high spatial resolution and robustness to motion, it requires long post-processing times. Preconditioning with an adequate density c...

Icrp Mesh-Type Reference Computational Phantoms Representing Pregnant Women and Fetuses

Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Chan Hyeong Kim, Suhyeon Kim, Bangho Shin, Yeon Soo Yeom

Affiliation: Hanyang University, University of Florida, 2) Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Task Group 103 of International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recently released new-generation adult and pediatric mesh-type reference computational phantoms (MRCPs) via ICRP P...

Improvements from Monte Carlo Simulations over Pencil Beam Algorithms for Normal Tissue Dose Reconstruction in Proton Therapy Patients

Authors: Amy Berrington de Gonzalez, Keith T Griffin, Jae Won Jung, Cari M Kitahara, Choonik Lee, Choonsik Lee, Aimee L McNamara, Matthew Mille, Harald Paganetti, Sergio Morato Rafet, Jan PO Schuemann, Jungwook Shin, Torunn I Yock

Affiliation: University of Michigan, East Carolina University, Massachusetts General Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Institute of Cancer Research

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiotherapy dose reconstruction enables retrospective epidemiological studies that connect late health effects to the organ-absorbed radiation doses received during treatment. Though clinica...

Longitudinal Assessment of Normal Lung Radiosensitivity to Individualize Reirradiation

Authors: Smith Apisarnthanarax, Clemens Grassberger, John Kang, Yejin Kim, Justin Leu, Dominic A. Maes, Matthew J. Nyflot, Ramesh Rengan, Annemarie Shepherd, Jing Zeng

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation (ReRT) is a rapidly growing clinical challenge driven by better systemic therapy and longer survival, though clear guidelines for ReRT are lacking. Fitting traditional normal ti...

Multiparametric and Low-Field MRI for Biomimetic MRI-Readable Gel Dosimeters

Authors: Kaitlyn M Betz, David Dunkerley, Eric Johnson, Kalina V Jordanova, Kathryn E. Keenan, Samuel D Oberdick, Gregory P. Penoncello, Stephen E Russek

Affiliation: Dept of Radiology, Stanford, University of Colorado School of Medicine, NIST, College of Wooster

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Examine use of low-field MRI and multiparametric analysis for 3D MRI-readable biomimetic gel dosimetry. Low-field MRIs are compact, inexpensive, and portable. They could be located within rad...

Non-Planar Narrow-Beam CT: Near Scatter-Free, High-Resolution Breast Imaging at Screening Mammography Doses.

Authors: Peymon Ghazi

Affiliation: MALCOVA Inc.

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a near scatterโ€free breast CT imaging system that expands coverage of the posterior breast anatomy and enhances contrast resolution for solid masses and microcalcifications, while ...

Physics and Geometry Input-Based Neural Network Dose Engine

Authors: Ricardo Garcia Santiago, Narges Miri, Daryl P. Nazareth, Ankit Pant, Mukund Seshadri

Affiliation: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To develop a transformer-based deep learning network framework for predicting VMAT dose distributions. This can provide fast and efficient calculations with accuracies potentially comparable ...

Preliminary Evaluation of Ultrasound-Derived Fat Fraction Reliability in a Pediatric Cohort

Authors: Lizbeth Ayala-Dominguez, Aaron L Carrel, Diego Hernando, Gabrielle L Hoffmann, Amber Possell, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez, Jiayi Tang, Andrew Wentland

Affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MAFLD) is the leading cause of chronic liver disease in children. While biopsy remains the diagnostic standard, non-invasive imaging ...

Quantitative Assessment of Iodine Detectability As a Function of Tissue Density, Thickness and Dose in Contrast-Enhanced Mammography

Authors: Jeffrey S. Nelson, Raj Kumar Panta, Megan K. Russ, Ehsan Samei

Affiliation: Clinical Imaging Physics Group, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) enhances tumor detection by utilizing energy-dependent information from iodinated contrast agents. However, there is a lack of quantitative techniques to a...

Real-Time 3D Dose Verification for MR-Guided Online Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) Via Geometry-Encoded Deep Learning Framework

Authors: Steve B. Jiang, Dan Nguyen, Chenyang Shen, Fan-Chi F. Su, Jiacheng Xie, Shunyu Yan, Daniel Yang, Ying Zhang, You Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab & Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Laboratory, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Dallas

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Fast dose verification is essential for the safety and efficiency of MR-guided adaptive radiotherapy (ART) as patients anxiously waiting on the treatment couch. Conventional tools often requi...

Towards Clinical Translation: Optical Methods Deliver in-Vivo per-Pulse Dosimetry in Electron Flash-RT

Authors: Petr Bruza, Rafael Carballeira, Megan Clark, David J. Gladstone, Austin Sloop, Roman Vasyltsiv, Kevin Jacob Willy

Affiliation: Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop an optical dosimetry system to accomplish standard of care on-patient dosimetry and pretreatment quality assurance for ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) electron therapy ahead of human tria...

Weak-to-Strong Generalization for Interpretable Deep Learning-Based Histological Image Classification Guided By Hand-Crafted Features

Authors: Mark Anastasio, Zong Fan, Hua Li, Changjie Lu, Lulu Sun, Xiaowei Wang, Zhimin Wang, Michael Wu

Affiliation: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Illinois at Chicago, Washington University School of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Washington University in St. Louis, University Laboratory High School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Histological whole slide images (WSIs) are vital in clinical diagnosis. Although deep learning (DL) methods have achieved great success in this task, they often lack interpretability. Traditi...