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Imaging of Mn Washout in the Individual Welder Brain after Wearing Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs)

Authors: Ulrike Dydak, Chia-Tien Hsu, Chang Geun Lee, Cora Mizimakoski, Humberto Monsivais, Jae Hong Park

Affiliation: Purdue University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Overexposure to manganese (Mn) from inhaling welding fumes can lead to cognitive and motor deficits. We developed a whole-brain Mn-mapping approach to detect subtle but significant increases ...

Radiopharmaceutical-Free Assessment of Tumor Vasculature Condition in Particle Therapy By Means of Range-Verification PET: A Feasibility Rat Study

Authors: Go Akamatsu, Han Gyu Kang, Chie Seki, Hitomi Sudo, Hideaki Tashima, Chie Toramatsu, Hidekatsu Wakizaka, Iwao Yamaya, Taiga Yamaya

Affiliation: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Tumor oxygen status, which provides important information to optimize particle therapy, may constantly change during a treatment period of several weeks. However, it is impractical to perf...