Essays about: "phantom study"
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1. Monte Carlo evaluation of static and dynamic 6FFF treatments - Evaluation of dose distributions calculated with AAA, Acuros XB, and Collapsed Cone (RayStation and DoseCheck)
University essay fromAbstract : There are several benefits to removing the standard flattening filter and using so-called flattening filter free (FFF) treatments in external radiation therapy with photons. The main advantage is the possibility of significantly shortening the treatment time, de spite this FFF is not widely used yet. READ MORE
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2. ACE - Achieving Compliance Excellence by Evaluating Efficiency Key Performance Indicators
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för teknik och samhälle (TS)Abstract : This paper explores the first steps of achieving compliance excellence by investigating a way of measuring a development team’s compliance to best practices, and evaluating if there is a correlation between the team’s compliance level and their project quality. To measure the compliance level of a development team, the researchers conducted a survey to gather insights about the development process and best practices of 13 different teams at the technology company Sinch. READ MORE
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3. Exposure Monitoring and Dosimetry - Optimizing Radiation Protection in Interventional Cardiology
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik; Umeå universitet/Institutionen för strålningsvetenskaperAbstract : During interventional cardiology (IC), medical staff are exposed to scattered ionizing radiation from the patient, potentially leading to various radiation-induced health effects. Therefore, shielding devices are routinely used to reduce occupational exposure during IC procedures. READ MORE
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4. Anisotropic Muscle Phantoms for Shear Wave Elastography Assessment of the Levator Ani Muscle Properties
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Pelvic floor disorder is an emerging research area and is highlighted in many pelvic floor studies. Assessment methods for this type of injury are lacking and new methods for prevention and diagnosis are needed. Pelvic floor disorders are common among women and can lead to suffering for the patient. READ MORE
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5. Feasibility of quantitative 99mTc-DPD scintigraphy SPECT/CT for assessing the burden of ATTR cardiac amyloidosis
University essay from Umeå universitet/RadiofysikAbstract : 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