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A Dosimeter Independent Method for Measuring Dose from Contrast Enhanced Mammography Exposure.

Authors: Mitya M. Barreto, Nichole A. Harris

Affiliation: Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate dosimeter dependence of measured AGD, and to develop a dosimeter independent method for evaluating the AGD, for CEDM exposures.
Methods: Three solid-state dosimeters (Raysafe-X...

Comparative Evaluation of Spekpy for Kilovoltage Beam Quality Characterization

Authors: Chang Heon Choi, Yoonsuk Huh, Jin Jegal, Seonghee Kang, Jung-in Kim, Inbum Lee, Hyojun Park

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates SpekPy, a Python-based tool for modeling kilovoltage (kV) x-ray spectra, by comparing its calculated energy spectra, half-value layer (HVL), and air kerma with experiment...

Development of the First Benchtop X-Ray Flash System

Authors: Ruirui Dong, Gernot Echner, Peter Haering, Clarence King, Carlos Murillo, Gavin Poludniowski, Nicholas Sammut, Joao Seco, Steffen Seeber, Maria Francesca Spadea, Elpida Theodoridou

Affiliation: KIT, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Heidelberg University, Karolinska Institutet, DKFZ, University of Malta

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The goal is to develop the first benchtop X-ray FLASH system based on a conventional small animal irradiator. The small animal irradiator will be modeled using a Monte Carlo toolkit for bo...

Initial Three-Year Machine Performance Assessment of a Superficial Radiation Therapy Unit

Authors: Vibha Chaswal, Stephen D. Davis, Alonso N. Gutierrez, Noah S. Kalman, Yongsook C. Lee, William Romaguera, Ranjini P. Tolakanahalli, D. Jay J. Wieczorek

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To report machine performance of our superficial radiation therapy unit (SRT-100 Vision, Sensus Healthcare, Boca Raton, FL) for the first three years after commissioning of the unit.
Metho...

Optimized Methodology for Accurate Half-Value Layer Measurement in Preclinical X-Ray Cabinet Systems

Authors: Paolo Pellicioli, Mohammad Rezaee, Ehsan Tajikmansoury, John W. Wong

Affiliation: Institute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Baltzerstrasse, Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Half-value layer (HVL) is a critical parameter for commissioning and quality assurance of preclinical x-ray irradiators. However, measuring HVL in cabinet systems presents challenges due to s...

Real-Time Observation of Radiation-Induced DNA Damage for Radiopharmaceuticals

Authors: Denis Bergeron, Brittany Broder, Sean Jollota, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Michael Lamontagne, Joseph W. Robertson

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Biophysics and Biomedical Research Group, Microsystems and Nanotechnology Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present new methodology for real-time measurement of radiation-induced DNA damage caused by radiopharmaceuticals. Building on previous efforts to measure DNA fragmentation with nanopore se...

Real-Time Output Gating and Fault Handling for an Uhdr Mobetron

Authors: Petr Bruza, David J. Gladstone, Lesley A Jarvis, Austin Sloop, Kevin J. Willy, Rongxiao Zhang

Affiliation: Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Cancer Center, Dartmouth Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Active beam monitoring and output-gated dosimetry are essential systems for safe and accurate radiation delivery. UHDR irradiators such as the Mobetron rely on pre-programmed regimes and t...

Technique Factors Optimization and Radiation Dosimetry of an Upright, Short-Scan, Cone-Beam, Dedicated Breast CT System

Authors: Stephen Araujo, Jing-Tzyh Alan Chiang, Cynthia E. Davis, Eri Haneda, Andrew Karellas, Thomas C Larsen, William Ross, Hsin Wu Tseng, Srinivasan Vedantham, Pengwei Wu

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Arizona, GE Aerospace Research, Department of Medical Imaging, The University of Arizona, GE HealthCare Technology & Innovation Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To determine the system parameters and technique factors for image acquisition needed so that the mean glandular dose (MGD) of approximately 4.5 mGy is not exceeded for a recently developed, ...