Authors: Shifeng Chen, Mariana Guerrero, Brian A. Hrycushko, Kai Huang, Kai Jiang, Narottam Lamichhane, Paul M. Medin, Elizabeth Nichols
Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Unloaded needle catheters, if not handled properly, pose a risk for channel misconnection in interstitial high dose rate (iHDR) brachytherapy. This study aims to investigate the dosimetric im...
Authors: William N. Duggar, Li Yuan
Affiliation: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Radiation Oncology departments typically utilize various systems from different vendors. Ensuring the integrity and correctness of data during transfers between these systems is essential ...
Authors: Cheewai Cheng, Indra J. Das, Jeffrey Yui Hei Wong, Poonam Yadav
Affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Radiation treatment machine replacement brings chaos and urgency of timely completion of machine commissioning for every procedure used including TBI that are time consuming. Based on past ex...
Authors: Ramesh Boggula, Nikhil Jordan Shad
Affiliation: Wayne State University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of OpenAI in reviewing large volumes of radiation delivery reports from Mobius3D/FX. The goal was to assess whether automating this process could identify potent...
Authors: Chase Cochran, Shane McCarthy, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Manually generating intraocular stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) plans involves significant challenges, including lengthy planning times and inter-planner variability. Knowledge-based SRS plan...
Authors: Michael Evan Chaga, Timothy Chen, Darra M. Conti, Shabbar Danish, Jing Feng, Wenzheng Feng, Joseph Hanley, Tingyu Wang
Affiliation: Hackensack Meridian Health, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: ZapMU is the first independent monitor unit check software freely available supporting ZAP-X. In this study, the clinical experience with ZapMU for independent second check of dose calculatio...
Authors: Chase Cochran, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Currently, intraocular disease is primarily treated via COMS-plaques brachytherapy. Various stereotactic approaches via photons/proton beam have also been implemented (CyberKnife/GammaKnife/p...
Authors: Jacob Gooslin, Ellis Lee Johnson, Damodar Pokhrel
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: HyperArc radiosurgery permits treatment of multiple brain lesions using a single-isocenter improving treatment planning efficiency and workflow. A key stereotactic planning aspect is an indep...
Authors: Kevin M Brom, Jaydev K. Dave, Chunming Gu, Nicholas J. Hangiandreou, Zaiyang Long, Donald J Tradup
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Ultrasound scanner onboard quality checks for shear wave elastography (SWE) rely on operator judgement and are insufficient. This study aims to establish a protocol for quality assessment and...
Authors: Mavlonbek Khomidov, Jong-Ha Lee
Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, Keimyung University, Department of Computer Engineering, Keimyung University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: In this research, we aim to estimate blood pressure using remote photoplethysmography (rPPG) signal extracted from facial video. This method provides non-invasive and contactless, continuous ...
Authors: James Knight II, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel, William St Clair, Eddy S Yang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Radiation Medicine
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Highly-heterogenous sieve-like dose distribution via SFRT to large/bulky tumors (≥6 cm) could enhance tumor cell-death via both direct/indirect cell-kill mechanisms. Adding highly-conformal S...
Authors: Karam Ayoub, Aaron B Hesselson, Ronald C McGarry, Joshua Misa, Damodar Pokhrel
Affiliation: University of Kentucky, Department of Radiation Medicine, University of Kentucky, Department of Cardiology
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Noninvasive stereotactic body radiosurgery (SBRS) is emerging treatment option for advanced heart failure patients with refractory-ventricular tachycardia (rVT) who experienced recurrent impl...
Authors: Kevin Peter Risolo
Affiliation: University of Pennsylvania
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantify the improved efficiency of checking patient treatment plan MU by utilizing RadFormation’s ClearCalc script-based program.
Methods: A total of 58 patients planned for treatment ...
Authors: Saad Bin Saeed Ahmed, Marcos Feijoo, Wazir Muhammad, Charles Shang, Naseem Ud Din
Affiliation: South Florida Proton Therapy Institute, Miami Cancer Institute, Blue Physics LLC, Florida Atlantic University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Accurate, efficient, and reliable commissioning of linear accelerator (LINAC) is critical for ensuring high-quality radiation therapy treatments. The study uses advanced detector technology a...