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A Retrospective Assessment of Proton Radiation Response in Brain Tumor Patients Using Diffusion-Weighted MR Imaging

Authors: Liu Hong, Wen C. Hsi, Faraz Kalantari, Romy Megahed, Ganesh Narayanasamy, Maida Ranjbar, Pouya Sabouri, Zhong Su

Affiliation: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative apparent diffusion coefficients (ADC) in diffusion-weighted MRI (dMRI) reflect water diffusivity and thus provide tissue cellular density information. Functional diffusion mappin...

An Adjustable Wool Fiber Phantom for Investigating the Detection of Anisotropy with Ultrasound Speckle Statistics

Authors: Alexandra Christensen, Timothy J. Hall, Ivan M. Rosado-Mendez

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Madison, Departments of Medical Physics and Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Quantitative ultrasound techniques based on the statistical analysis of speckle are currently being deployed commercially and clinically as sources of biomarkers associated with tissue micros...

Anatomical Noise Power Exponent (Ξ²) As an Image-Based Risk Factor for Breast Cancer

Authors: Yile Fang, Leslie Lamb, Nathaniel David Mercaldo, Kai Yang

Affiliation: Massachusetts General Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To quantitatively evaluate power-law exponent Ξ² as a potential image-based breast cancer risk factor.

Methods: Two groups of breast cancer screening cohorts (target vs. control, 20 sub...

BEST IN PHYSICS THERAPY: Overcoming Challenges in Developing Machine Learning-Driven Acute Kidney Injury Predictive Models Using Non-Standard Emrs in Resource-Limited Settings

Authors: Yuanhan Chen, Ziqiang Chen, Qi Cheng, Feng Ding, Rui Fang, Shengwen Guo, Li Hao, Qiang He, Haiquan Huang, Yu Kuang, Xinling Liang, Yuanjiang Liao, Guohui Liu, Chen Lu, Qingquan Luo, Jing Sun, Yanhua Wu, Zhen Xie, Qin Zhang, Lang Zhou

Affiliation: South China University of Technology, Dongguan people's hospital, Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital (Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences), Southern Medical University, Guangdong Easy Life Information Technology Co., Ltd, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine), Medical Physics Program, University of Nevada, Second Hospital of Jilin University, Chongqing Ninth People's Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a global healthcare issue with a rapid onset and severe consequences. Repeated measurement of serum creatinine (SCr) levels, a clinical standard of care, is cruci...

Biomarkers Beyond the GTV: Normal Tissue Imaging Biomarkers for In Vivo Applications

Authors: Tokihiro Yamamoto

Affiliation: UC Davis School of Medicine

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Identifying Candidates for Endobronchial Valve (EBV) Treatment for Patients with Moderate to Severe Emphysema: Exploring the Use of Estimated Lung Elasticity Using a Biomechanically Based Model Derived from CT Image Data

Authors: Ryan Andosca, Peter Boyle, Grace Hyun Kim, Minji Victoria Kim, Michael Vincent Lauria, Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Gabriel Melendez-Corres, Jack Neylon, Brad Stiehl, Pang Yu Teng

Affiliation: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Department of Radiology, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Endobronchial Valves (EBV) are one of the few treatment options for patients with moderate to severe emphysema. Eligibility is typically assessed from CT image data analysis including Emphyse...

Integrating Radiomics and ADC Ratio for Multicenter Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: A Harmonized Machine Learning Approach

Authors: George Agrotis, Marios Myronakis, Dimitrios Samaras, Kyriaki Theodorou, Ioannis Tsougos, Vassilios Tzortzis, Maria Vakalopoulou, Alexandros Vamvakas, Aikaterini Vassiou, Marianna Vlychou

Affiliation: Medical Physics Department, Medical School, University of Thessaly, Department of Radiology, University of Thessaly, Netherland Cancer Institute, Department of Urology, University of Thessaly, CentraleSupelec, University Paris-Saclay

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis remains challenging due to discrepancies in Gleason Scoring (GS) and risks of overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis. Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), including Apparent...

Integrating imaging biomarkers for tumor and tissue effects into clinical trials

Authors: Clifton David Fuller

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Longitudinal Assessment of Normal Lung Radiosensitivity to Individualize Reirradiation

Authors: Smith Apisarnthanarax, Clemens Grassberger, John Kang, Yejin Kim, Justin Leu, Dominic A. Maes, Matthew J. Nyflot, Ramesh Rengan, Annemarie Shepherd, Jing Zeng

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Washington, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Reirradiation (ReRT) is a rapidly growing clinical challenge driven by better systemic therapy and longer survival, though clear guidelines for ReRT are lacking. Fitting traditional normal ti...

Radiopathomic Characterization of Chemoradiation Resistance in Preclinical Models of Head and Neck Cancer

Authors: Rico Castillo, Katherine Gonzalez, Casey C. Heirman, Kyle J. Lafata, Xiang Li, Yvonne M Mowery, Yvonne M Mowery, Allison Pittman, Ashlyn G. Rickard, Breylon Riley

Affiliation: Duke University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University, University of Pittsburgh

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate the relationships between quantitative imaging biomarkers and chemoradiation resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) using preclinical mouse models.

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