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Assessment of Viscoelastic Changes in Ex Vivo Liver Tissue Using Pulsed Magnetomotive Ultrasound during Magnetic Hyperthermia

Authors: David Alejandro Collazos Burbano, Antonio Adilton Oliveira Carneiro, Paul L. Carson, Jose Eduardo Freire, Theo Zeferino Pavan, Joao Henrique Uliana, Nicholas Zufelato

Affiliation: University of SΓ£o Paulo, University of Michigan, University of Sao Paulo

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Develop a theranostic platform that integrates magnetic hyperthermia (MH), ultrasound, and magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) to improve diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of hyperthermia proced...

Evaluating Phantom Usability for Thermal Imaging Localization in Radiation Therapy

Authors: Nema Bassiri, Kristen A. Duke, Neil A. Kirby, Thomas Wilson Klender, Christien Kluwe, Niko Papanikolaou, Holly Paschal, Karl H. Rasmussen, Daniel L. Saenz, Michelle de Oliveira

Affiliation: Miami Cancer Institute, University of Texas HSC San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Determine the practical usability for three phantoms to be used with the ExacTrac Dynamic thermal imaging system. Thermal-guided imaging can be used for inter and intra motion management, pat...

Non-Invasive Photoacoustic Thermometry for Real-Time Monitoring of Tissue Temperature Using Frequency Analysis

Authors: Hisham Assi, Lexi Dowdy, Muhannad N. Fadhel, Michael C. Kolios, Carl Kumaradas, Rasha S Makkia, Tanay N Mannikar

Affiliation: Toronto Metropolitan University, Augusta University, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST), Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Northwestern University, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University

Abstract Preview: Introduction: Hyperthermia is an emerging strategy for cancer treatment due to its few side effects and low cost. Hyperthermia is used in conjunction with other treatments, such as radiation therapy, ...

Ultrasonic Detection of Flash-Level Dose Pulses from a Medical Linac

Authors: Fred B. Bateman, Ilaria M. Luna, Ronald E. Tosh

Affiliation: Sidwell Friends School, NIST, Dosimetry Group, Radiation Physics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To exploit the rapid response time and dose sensitivity of ultrasonic detection methods for resolving pulse structure in FLASH-level beams.

Methods: Two ultrasonic transducers position...