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A Bibliometric Analysis on Medical Physics Research Trends in India

Authors: Sreejesh MS, Subramani Vellaiyan

Affiliation: Kuwait Cancer Control Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Bibliometric analysis is a powerful statistical tool for evaluating scientific literature and identifying research trends through the quantitative assessment of scholarly output. This study a...

Analytical Approach to Calculate Normal Tissue Complication Probability and Tumor Control Probability for Ultra-High Dose Rate Radiation (FLASH) Based on Linear-Quadratic Model

Authors: Santosh K. Agarwalla, Nrusingh C. Biswal, Shree C, Harikrishnan Suresh Kumar, Jajati K. Nayak, Prema P., Sarath K S, Tamil Selvan S, Hem D. Shukla

Affiliation: Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Department of Physics, Fakir Mohan University, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The rapid oxygen depletion in tissues during irradiation is the most accepted mechanism of the FLASH effect. However, the Normal Tissue Complication Probability (NTCP) and Tumor Control Proba...

Assessment of Daily Target Volume and Dose Variations in Adaptive MR-Guided Radiotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer Patient

Authors: Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Haley Park, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Lauren A. Rigsby, Tino Romaguera, Hina Saeed, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

Affiliation: Florida Atlantic University, Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Pancreatic cancer poses therapeutic challenges due to the proximity of critical organs, requiring precise radiotherapy. Magnetic resonance (MR)-guided linear accelerators provide daily ima...

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...

Robustness Evaluation of Dynamic Arc Proton Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Small and Large Spot Sizes in Lung and Prostate Cancer Planning

Authors: Awens Alphonse, Nebi Demez, Michael Kasper, Noufal Manthala Padannayil, Shyam Pokharel, Suresh Rana, Hina Saeed, Gagandeep Saini, Nishan Shrestha, Somol Sunny

Affiliation: Lynn Cancer Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study evaluates the robustness of DynamicARC proton therapy plans for lung and prostate cancer, comparing small spot size (SS) and large spot size (LS) plans under nominal and worst-case...

The Role of 3D Vane MRI in Accurate Phase Matching with 4D-CT for Motion Representation in Liver Cancer Radiotherapy

Authors: Jiayun Chen, Shengqi Chen, Junchao Li, Fei Liu, Jianan Wu

Affiliation: Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Shenzhen Center, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, School of Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To assess if 3D Vane MRI can accurately depict the motion of the target volume and OARs.
Methods: This retrospective study included 54 liver cancer patients who underwent both 3D Vane MRI ...

Validation of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT) Dose Calculation Platforms from Absolute Absorbed Dose Measurement of 225ac

Authors: Bryan Bednarz, Larry A. DeWerd, Sean Jollota, Ahtesham Ullah Khan, Ohyun Kwon, Jeff Radtke

Affiliation: Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The accurate quantification of absorbed dose is essential for alpha-emitting radionuclides used in radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT). This study presents the first direct comparison of physic...