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A National Guide for Managing Multidisciplinary Groups to Implement Patient Safety in the Areas of Medical Use of Ionizing Radiation

Authors: Merce Beltran Vilagrasa, Nuria Jornet, Cristina Moreno Saiz, Maria Pinto Monedero, Carlos Prieto Martín, María José Rot San Juan, Pablo Saldaña Gutierrez, Agustin Santos

Affiliation: Servicio de Radiofísica Hospitalaria, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica, Consorcio Hospitalario Provincial de Castellón, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica. Hospital Universitario de la Princesa, Servicio de Física Médica y Protección Radiológica, Instituto Catalán de Oncología/Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Servei de Física i Protecció Radiològica. Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Servei de Radiofísica i Radioprotecció. Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro, Servicio de Radiofísica Hospitalaria, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Patient safety (PS) is a discipline that is not usually included in the training curricula of medical physics experts in many countries. This implies that PS is addressed by professional soci...

A Retrospective Analysis of Usnrc Event Notification Reports

Authors: Yanique N. Dunn, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) Event Notification Reports provide detailed information on nuclear-related events, including medical and non-medical incidents. This study evalu...

Advanced Skeletal Models for Icrp Reference Pediatric Individuals: Development and Dosimetric Implications

Authors: Wesley E. Bolch, Chansoo Choi, Robert Joseph Dawson, Bangho Shin, Yitian Wang

Affiliation: University of Florida

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The skeleton plays a critical role in dosimetry, containing red bone marrow (RBM) and bone endosteum (BE), which are closely linked to radiation-induced leukemia and bone cancer. While severa...

Demystifying Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Targeted Educational Initiatives for Medical Physicists in Türkiye and Preclinical Medical Students in the United States

Authors: Samuel A. Einstein, Jesutofunmi Fajemisin, Evren O. Göksel, Görkem O. Güngör, Marthony Robins, Travis C. Salzillo, Charles R. Thomas, Turgay Toksay, Joseph Weygand, Yue Yan

Affiliation: Acibadem MAA University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth College, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an indispensable clinical tool, offering unparalleled soft tissue contrast critical for diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions. However, its co...

Developing and Evaluating the First Pre-Treatment Physics Plan Checklist for Error Detection in Biology-Guided Radiotherapy (BgRT)

Authors: Michael Burke, David J. Carlson, Yiu-Hsin Chang, Huixiao Chen, Zhe (Jay) Chen, Emily A. Draeger, Dae Yup Han, Vanessa Hill, Ann-Teresa Jasman, John Kim, Svetlana Kuznetsova, MinYoung Lee, Daniel Longo, Henry S. Park, Adam Shulman, Lauren Tressel, Weili Zhong

Affiliation: Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The complexity of biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT), particularly with systems like RefleXion X1, necessitates robust pre-treatment quality assurance (QA) to ensure patient safety, treatm...

Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Medical Physics-a Need for Namibia's Healthcare System.

Authors: Kaino Haipinge, Festus Laban, Wilfred Midzi, Boas J Nikanor, Monika Sakaria, Vera Uushona

Affiliation: Ministry of Health and Social Services, MATCON BASED SOLUTION, Ministry of Health And Social Services, School of Medicine, University of Namibia

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Medical Physics in namibia is emerging as a multidisciplinary career, with efforts to raise awareness about the role of medical physics in radiation safety, treatment and protection. The prof...

Scoring Functions for Reinforcement Learning in Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation Treatment Planning

Authors: Rafe A. McBeth, Kuancheng Wang, Ledi Wang

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Pennsylvania

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
The integration of AI in clinical workflows presents unprecedented opportunities to enhance treatment quality in radiation oncology, yet it also demands innovative approaches to address th...

Teach What You See: Incorporating Theranostics Curriculum into Medical Physics Resident Education

Authors: Isaac J. Bailey, Lindsay S. DeWeese, Anna M. Mench, Celeste Winters

Affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The emergence and recent FDA approval of several new radiopharmaceutical therapies have increased demand for physicists to provide specialized support. However, these topics are not yet inclu...

The Physicist Role: Addressing Common Challenges in Breast Imaging and Biopsy

Authors: Crystal A. Green

Affiliation: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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