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...
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...
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. Michaelβs 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, ...
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...