We view radiation therapy treatment planning (RTTP) as a problem of constrained optimization. In this context, the 'optimal' treatment is one that maximizes some objective function subject to the inherent constraints of the problem. We discuss two objective functions which are motivated by biological...
Finally, a scheme organizing the goals, objectives, and activities is offered to occupational therapists which can be used in the treatment planning process.doi:10.1300/J004v11n02_02Jennifer LancasterMarlys MitchellTaylor & Francis GroupOccupational Therapy in Mental Health...
Preliminary data from the Phase 2 TENACITY clinical trial of AL101, for the treatment of patients with Notch-activated recurrent or metastatic (R/M) triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) are expected in H2-2022. TENACITY is an open...
affect different sectors (including health) and are expressed in terms of direct costs (e.g.of diagnosis and treatment, absenteeism and loss of productivity) and also indirect costs
Ideal base plans that were generated using the in‐house Matlab tool were compatible with the Varian Eclipse™ treatment planning system. The tool enabled optimization of VMAT re‐irradiation plans using cumulative dose limits for OARs and all OAR cumulative dose objectives were met on the first ...
Client-centred therapy Rogers developed a therapeutic approach known as client-centred therapy, which gives a central role to the therapist's uncondi- tional positive regard for the client (see chapter 16). The therapist has to be trusting, accepting and empathic. Rogers argued that this helps ...
(PWBP).5 In 2014, the HIV 95:95:95 UNAIDS 2030 goals for HIV treatment aimed to ensure that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those diagnosed with HIV receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 95% of people receiving antiretroviral therapy have viral suppression.6...
Fast Start or Bridgeprogramsto help patients initiate therapy quickly while working through access challenges. Patient assistancein the form of free product for uninsured patients, financial assistance or co-pay assistance for underinsured patients, or referrals to charitable organizations for government-fu...
In general we see smooth Pareto surfaces but in some cases there were kinks pointing to outstanding treatment plans.doi:10.1118/1.1997787D CraftMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MAT BortfeldMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MAT Halabi...
The Queen Elizabeth hospital was ear-marked for such development, the Maternity hospital had already been built, and plans were at an advanced stage for the creation of an outpatient department, accident, emergency and burns units, and more laboratories and operating theatres, as well as the ...