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Read article: Real-time monitoring of brain tissue oxygenation could personalize radiotherapy
Real-time monitoring of brain tissue oxygenation could personalize radiotherapy
Imaging cerebral oxygenation during radiotherapy with functional near-infrared spectroscopy provides a step toward personalized cancer treatments
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Hydrogel helps grow new tissue in areas of brain damage
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3D cancer model reveals how a static magnetic field can enhance radiotherapy
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Medical needle model improves virtual training platforms for junior surgeons
Mathematical model improves the accuracy of surgical training platforms used to simulate biopsy and brachytherapy procedures
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Gas-trapping structures improve tumour treatment
Oxygen-trapping materials can be injected directly into cancerous tissue to improve response to radiation and chemotherapies
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Photon-counting detectors lower contrast-related risks in CT angiography
Photon-counting detector CT reduces the amount of contrast needed for CT angiography, making scans safer while maintaining image quality
Read article: Adaptive fractionation pushes the boundaries of MR-guided radiotherapy
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Researchers are studying new ways to deliver adaptive radiotherapy by adjusting prescription doses on the day of treatment, an approach called adaptive fractionation
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Wearable ultrasound sensor provides continuous cardiac imaging
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Could next-generation perovskite detectors improve clinical X-ray imaging?
Virtual trials based on three clinical CT systems reveal the potential benefits of incorporating low-cost perovskite detectors
Read article: Dose tracking during radiotherapy could enable safer cancer treatments
Dose tracking during radiotherapy could enable safer cancer treatments
Ionizing radiation acoustic imaging can monitor dose deposition during radiotherapy, helping to guide treatments in real time
Read article: Proton minibeams could improve treatment of cancer metastases
Proton minibeams could improve treatment of cancer metastases
A new cancer treatment called proton minibeam radiation therapy shows promise for destroying tumours while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue
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Vortex ultrasound tool breaks down blood clots in the brain
A novel ultrasound technique uses helical waves to eliminate dangerous blood clots in the brain much faster than current treatments
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