intensity, polarization and duration of exposure [16] and most importantly the position of devices while used. A higher radiation absorption rate could be observed while talking on phone, keeping phone near head or in pants pocket, using laptop computer on lap connected with Wi-Fi and frequently...
The type and length of radiation therapy substantially increased cost as did the location of the radiation clinic. For prostate cancer, the authors wrote, “treatment in freestanding radiation oncology clinics resulted in an additional $11,800 in Medicare reimbursement compared with hospital-associated ...
Thomas J.PughMD,Andrew K.LeeMD, inUrologic Clinics of North America, 2011 Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a specialized form of3DCRT. Compared with most other treatment techniques, IMRT can achieve a more conformal radiation plan than with standa...
It is a common and growing practice that hospitals and clinics implement a quality management system for the entire medical care throughout diagnosis and treatment. It is important that the program of radiation protection is an integrated part of such a system. An effective QA program requires a...
Most institutions and clinics provide a safety program under the leadership of a radiation physicist or radiation safety officer. Since radiation cannot be seen or felt, it is extremely important to observe all rules outlined in the program. Sources of radiation that may be of particular concern...
This paper aims to summarise the advances in IGRT in HNC treatment and provide clinics with recommendations for an IGRT strategy for HNC in the clinic. Ó 2020 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology. This i...
Chan SL. Microbiome and cancer treatment: are we ready to apply in clinics? Prog Mol Biol Transl Sci. 2020;171:301–8. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.pmbts.2020.04.004. Article PubMed Google Scholar Gately S. Human microbiota and personalized cancer treatments: role of commensal microbes in...
Brachytherapy is another radiation therapy where a clinician implants radioactive material temporarily or permanently near or inside the target object. It is a type of internal radiation and is used to deliver higher doses of radiation in a more specific and smaller area that cannot be possible wi...
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