Review Article Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in
... is accomplished by using a rotating gantry to which an Xray source and detector are fixed. A divergent pyramidal- or cone-shaped source of ionizing radiation is directed through the middle of the area of interest onto an area X-ray detector on the opposite side of the patient. The X-ray source and d ...
... is accomplished by using a rotating gantry to which an Xray source and detector are fixed. A divergent pyramidal- or cone-shaped source of ionizing radiation is directed through the middle of the area of interest onto an area X-ray detector on the opposite side of the patient. The X-ray source and d ...
Gradual transition
... interpretation and reporting of images to institutions abroad. However, the shortage in numbers of radiologists is a problem throughout the Western world. We conclude that there is reason to assume that the potential for increasing the number of radiologists is limited. It will therefore be necessar ...
... interpretation and reporting of images to institutions abroad. However, the shortage in numbers of radiologists is a problem throughout the Western world. We conclude that there is reason to assume that the potential for increasing the number of radiologists is limited. It will therefore be necessar ...
Residents` Handbook Imaging Physics Residency Program
... program has been on preparing doctoral students for research careers in academia and industry. In addition, many Ph.D. and M.S. degree graduates, as well as many post-doctoral fellows, have gone on to careers in clinical medical physics in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging ...
... program has been on preparing doctoral students for research careers in academia and industry. In addition, many Ph.D. and M.S. degree graduates, as well as many post-doctoral fellows, have gone on to careers in clinical medical physics in radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and diagnostic imaging ...
01 - Use of a dDVH decomposition technique to evaluate
... The acceptance and commisioning procedure of the system that was provided by the company only consisted of a black-box technique that verified the entire treatment chain as a whole and did not involve intensive testing of different parts as described in NCS report 9 , especially regarding the absolu ...
... The acceptance and commisioning procedure of the system that was provided by the company only consisted of a black-box technique that verified the entire treatment chain as a whole and did not involve intensive testing of different parts as described in NCS report 9 , especially regarding the absolu ...
Effect of Voxel Size on Detection of External Root Resorption
... in the buccal surfaces of teeth (except for small defects located in the apical third) (11). On the other hand, diagnostic efficacy and correct estimation of the position and size of root resorption defects are critical factors for selection of an appropriate treatment plan and achieving a successfu ...
... in the buccal surfaces of teeth (except for small defects located in the apical third) (11). On the other hand, diagnostic efficacy and correct estimation of the position and size of root resorption defects are critical factors for selection of an appropriate treatment plan and achieving a successfu ...
AAPM Report No 249
... There is a clear need for established standards for medical physics residency training. The complexity of techniques in imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology continues to increase with each passing year. It is therefore imperative that training requirements and competencies are routinely ...
... There is a clear need for established standards for medical physics residency training. The complexity of techniques in imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology continues to increase with each passing year. It is therefore imperative that training requirements and competencies are routinely ...
Essentials and Guidelines for Clinical Medical Physics Residency Training Programs
... There is a clear need for established standards for medical physics residency training. The complexity of techniques in imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology continues to increase with each passing year. It is therefore imperative that training requirements and competencies are routinely ...
... There is a clear need for established standards for medical physics residency training. The complexity of techniques in imaging, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology continues to increase with each passing year. It is therefore imperative that training requirements and competencies are routinely ...
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... operates in the temperature and humidity range specified in this document. Installers must also ensure that the system presents no physical obstacles or hazards during operation and when not in use. To verify this requirement, installers shall confirm that the CDRPanX system is installed as describe ...
... operates in the temperature and humidity range specified in this document. Installers must also ensure that the system presents no physical obstacles or hazards during operation and when not in use. To verify this requirement, installers shall confirm that the CDRPanX system is installed as describe ...
Electronic portal imaging devices: a review and
... hand, serves to provide a record of how the treatment was performed—although, in principle, adjustment of the patient set-up during treatment is also possible provided that the image(s) can be viewed and/or processed in real-time. 1.2. Radiotherapy film systems and the motivation for electronic port ...
... hand, serves to provide a record of how the treatment was performed—although, in principle, adjustment of the patient set-up during treatment is also possible provided that the image(s) can be viewed and/or processed in real-time. 1.2. Radiotherapy film systems and the motivation for electronic port ...
Moving Beam Helical CT Scanning
... degradations caused by helical scanning [ 3 ] ,[5]-[9]. The basic differences in the methods are in the amount of data collected and the weighting scheme applied before reconstruction with filtered backprojection. Most of the methods can lower the level of streak artifacts so that they are obscured ...
... degradations caused by helical scanning [ 3 ] ,[5]-[9]. The basic differences in the methods are in the amount of data collected and the weighting scheme applied before reconstruction with filtered backprojection. Most of the methods can lower the level of streak artifacts so that they are obscured ...
Compensators for dose and scatter management in cone
... Compensators have existed in some form since it was recognized that the detectability in film radiographs would be improved if a filter were used to deliver a more uniform fluence at the film.22 Filters could be designed to account for more subtle changes in patient anatomy to further increase image ...
... Compensators have existed in some form since it was recognized that the detectability in film radiographs would be improved if a filter were used to deliver a more uniform fluence at the film.22 Filters could be designed to account for more subtle changes in patient anatomy to further increase image ...
AAPM Imaging Physics Curricula Subcommittee
... 2. Describe the processes by which x-ray and g-ray photons interact with individual atoms in a material and the characteristics that determine which processes are likely to occur. 3. Identify how photons and charged particles are attenuated within a material and the terms used to characterize the at ...
... 2. Describe the processes by which x-ray and g-ray photons interact with individual atoms in a material and the characteristics that determine which processes are likely to occur. 3. Identify how photons and charged particles are attenuated within a material and the terms used to characterize the at ...
AAPM REPORT NO. 54 STEREOTACTIC RADIOSURGERY Report
... treatment. The treatment techniques produce a concentrated dose in the lesion with steep dose gradients external to the treatment volume. The rapid dose falloff from the edge of the treatment volume provides dramatic sparing of normal brain tissues. SRS was first developed by Leksell in the late 194 ...
... treatment. The treatment techniques produce a concentrated dose in the lesion with steep dose gradients external to the treatment volume. The rapid dose falloff from the edge of the treatment volume provides dramatic sparing of normal brain tissues. SRS was first developed by Leksell in the late 194 ...
RADIATION PROTECTION IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY
... • Mammography quality control: Radiologic technologists manual. American College of ...
... • Mammography quality control: Radiologic technologists manual. American College of ...
19. Optimization of protection in mammography - RPOP
... • Mammography quality control: Radiologic technologists manual. American College of ...
... • Mammography quality control: Radiologic technologists manual. American College of ...
Care of the X
... surface, due to cumulative effects of heat stress, creates pitting, the formation of small crevices into which electrons from the filament may enter. ...
... surface, due to cumulative effects of heat stress, creates pitting, the formation of small crevices into which electrons from the filament may enter. ...
Carter: Digital Radiography and PACS
... d. Physical size of the grid to be used for each distance measured ANS: C OBJ: Describe the grid selection process. TOP: Grid selection Copyright © 2008 by Mosby, Inc. an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. ...
... d. Physical size of the grid to be used for each distance measured ANS: C OBJ: Describe the grid selection process. TOP: Grid selection Copyright © 2008 by Mosby, Inc. an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. ...
Electroencephalographic source imaging: a prospective
... Electroencephalography is mandatory to determine the epilepsy syndrome. However, for the precise localization of the irritative zone in patients with focal epilepsy, costly and sometimes cumbersome imaging techniques are used. Recent small studies using electric source imaging suggest that electroen ...
... Electroencephalography is mandatory to determine the epilepsy syndrome. However, for the precise localization of the irritative zone in patients with focal epilepsy, costly and sometimes cumbersome imaging techniques are used. Recent small studies using electric source imaging suggest that electroen ...
Cone beam computed tomography: Adding three dimensions to
... and (2) streaks and dark bands can appear between two dense objects.[14] In endodontic practice, FOV can be reduced to avoid scanning structures outside the ROI susceptible to beam hardening.[3] ...
... and (2) streaks and dark bands can appear between two dense objects.[14] In endodontic practice, FOV can be reduced to avoid scanning structures outside the ROI susceptible to beam hardening.[3] ...
Quality assurance for computed-tomography simulators and the
... radiation oncology like stereotactic radiosurgery or imageguided brachytherapy. The procedures outlined in the report are designed primarily for purposes of external beam radiotherapy. The report refers to several commercially available devices. These descriptions are intended to be examples of avai ...
... radiation oncology like stereotactic radiosurgery or imageguided brachytherapy. The procedures outlined in the report are designed primarily for purposes of external beam radiotherapy. The report refers to several commercially available devices. These descriptions are intended to be examples of avai ...
Patient dose from kilovoltage cone beam computed tomography
... to localize a patient with high precision and, if necessary, set-up parameters such as patient position and beam geometry can be adapted for the intended treatment delivery. There is a growing interest in using kV-CBCT for high precision adaptive radiotherapy and several vendors have started develop ...
... to localize a patient with high precision and, if necessary, set-up parameters such as patient position and beam geometry can be adapted for the intended treatment delivery. There is a growing interest in using kV-CBCT for high precision adaptive radiotherapy and several vendors have started develop ...
A COMPARISON OF INTRAORAL VERSUS EXTRAORAL
... Methods: Patients from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry who recently received intraoral bitewings were recruited for extraoral bitewings. Five examiners (two board certified radiologists, one radiology clinical assistant professor, one general dentist and one graduate periodontics res ...
... Methods: Patients from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry who recently received intraoral bitewings were recruited for extraoral bitewings. Five examiners (two board certified radiologists, one radiology clinical assistant professor, one general dentist and one graduate periodontics res ...
MPI MAA KIT - Nuclear Education Online
... General: The contents of the kit before preparation are not radioactive. However, after the sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m is added, adequate shielding of the final preparation must be maintained. In patients with right to left heart shunts, additional risk may exist due to the rapid entry of albumin a ...
... General: The contents of the kit before preparation are not radioactive. However, after the sodium pertechnetate Tc 99m is added, adequate shielding of the final preparation must be maintained. In patients with right to left heart shunts, additional risk may exist due to the rapid entry of albumin a ...