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CT-Free PET Imaging: Synthetic CT Generation for Efficient and Accurate PET-Based Planning

Authors: Mingli Chen, Xuejun Gu, Hao Jiang, Mahdieh Kazemimoghadam, Weiguo Lu, Qingying Wang, Kangning Zhang

Affiliation: Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
PET is used in radiotherapy workflows for accurate target delineation. However, a separate CT scan is typically required for attenuation correction in PET imaging and for registering PET-d...

Evaluation of Lead Glasses Efficiency in Reducing Eye Radiation Exposure during Angiography Using Optically Stimulated Luminescence Dosimeters

Authors: Yu-Ying Lin, Yu Chen Shen

Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the protective efficiency of lead glasses against radiation exposure to the eyes during angiography using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs).
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Fetal Radiation Exposure Monitoring of Pregnant Employees across Multiple Departments and Areas in a Hospital

Authors: Janet Ching-Mei Feng, Janet Gutierrez, Aylin Ozus, Patricia Svolos

Affiliation: Bellaire High, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Environmental Health & Safety, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, UTHealth McGovern Medical School

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Exposure to radiation may become harmful to the fetus depending on the gestational age and absorbed dose. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission states the radiation exposure to the embryo/fetus o...

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...

Imaging of Mn Washout in the Individual Welder Brain after Wearing Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs)

Authors: Ulrike Dydak, Chia-Tien Hsu, Chang Geun Lee, Cora Mizimakoski, Humberto Monsivais, Jae Hong Park

Affiliation: Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overexposure to manganese (Mn) from inhaling welding fumes can lead to cognitive and motor deficits. We developed a whole-brain Mn-mapping approach to detect subtle but significant increases ...