Essays about: "bone volume"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words bone volume.

1. 1. Radiotherapy treatment strategy for prostate cancer with lymph node involvement

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

   Author : Amanda Östensson; [2023]
   Keywords : Radiotherapy; prostate cancer; lymph node; gold fiducial marker; multiple target;

   Abstract : Radiotherapy is a common and useful method for treating prostate cancer, often using gold fiducial markers in the prostate as guidance. However, when there is a high risk of lymph node involvement, the independent motion of volumes causes complications in patient positioning since there is a choice between position against the gold fiducial markers or the bone anatomy. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluation of a computational method for natural fiber-reinforced plastics

   University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

   Author : Anna Lim; [2023]
   Keywords : PPNF; Composite material; fiber orientation; natural fiber; coupled analysis; PPNF; Kompositmaterial; fiberorientering; naturfiber; kopplad analys;

   Abstract : The importance of using natural fiber composites (NFCs) has been addressed as a substitution for synthetic fibers, such as glass and carbon fibers. This substitution contributes significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the environmental responsibilities of engineering industries. READ MORE

4. 3. Acute Testosterone Changes in Response to Machines and Free Weights ResistanceExercise: A Systematic Review

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   Author : josef farah; [2023]
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   Abstract : Introduction: Testosterone is an anabolic steroid that plays key roles in growing muscles, enhancing physical performance and appearance, maintaining bone density, sex drive and sperm production. It is highly sought-after by athletes for its ability to accelerate muscle growth. READ MORE

5. 4. Feasibility of quantitative 99mTc-DPD scintigraphy SPECT/CT for assessing the burden of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Radiofysik

   Author : Sajad Kadhim Khalaf; [2023]
   Keywords : QSPECT; Amyloidosis; ATTR; LVMI; Recovery Coefficient; SUV; Calibration;

   Abstract : Background: Amyloid transthyretin (ATTR) cardiomyopathy is caused by the deposition of misfolded proteins, known as amyloid fibrils, in the myocardium. Quantitative Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (QSPECT) utilizing 99mTc-DPD scintigraphy has the potential to assess ATTR-suspected cardiac amyloidosis (CA). READ MORE

6. 5. Feasibility of single time point dosimetry during 177Lu-PSMA-617 treatments of prostate cancer

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sjukhusfysikerutbildningen

   Author : Elias Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Medicine and Health Sciences;

   Abstract : Introduction: Standard dosimetry methods for radionuclide therapies re- quire imaging at multiple time points post injection. An alternative method has been presented in the literature that uses previously acquired pharma- cokinetic data to create so-called dose factors. READ MORE