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Development of a Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CdZnTe) Detector-Based Neutron Imaging System

Authors: Soo Hyun Byun, Troy Farncombe, Edcer Jerecho DC Laguda

Affiliation: McMaster University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present the adaptation of a Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CdZnTe) detector, initially designed for SPECT-MR applications, to neutron imaging. This study explores a novel technique that utilizes ...

International Survey of Electronic Medical Device Management in Radiation Therapy

Authors: Angela Gearhardt, Stephen F. Kry, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Electronic medical devices (EMDs) must be carefully managed in radiation oncology to prevent radiation-induced device malfunction. Only one EMD, pacemaker/defibrillator, has a recommended pro...

Secondary Neutron Dosimetry of Cieds Exposed to Neutron-Producing Photon Radiation Therapy

Authors: Angela Gearhardt, Stephen F. Kry, Christopher Ryan Peeler, Julianne M. Pollard-Larkin

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A growing number of radiation therapy (RT) patients have cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). Patients with CIEDs must be carefully managed because the devices are susceptib...