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Monochromatic X-ray method promises dramatic cut in radiation dose
Contrast-enhanced digital mammography with monochromatic X-rays lowers radiation dose while maintaining image quality
First positronium image recorded during a PET scan
Simultaneous generation of positronium and PET images could improve cancer diagnosis and provide molecular-level information about disease progression
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Latest articles in medical physics
Read article: Why nuclear should be part of our net-zero-carbon future, green jobs for physicists, proton arc therapy
Why nuclear should be part of our net-zero-carbon future, green jobs for physicists, proton arc therapy
This podcast looks at how physicists can create a greener world and an emerging cancer treatment
Read article: Quantum sensors could revolutionize retinal diagnostic procedures
Quantum sensors could revolutionize retinal diagnostic procedures
Highly sensitive, quantum-enabled magnetic field sensors may provide a non-contact alternative to electrodes for recording retinal activity
Read article: Cold atmospheric plasma eradicates residual cancer cells
Cold atmospheric plasma eradicates residual cancer cells
Researchers are developing a portable cold atmospheric plasma device to destroy any tumour cells left after cancer surgery
Read article: Heterogeneous anthropomorphic phantoms: reimagining SBRT QA for small lung tumours
Heterogeneous anthropomorphic phantoms: reimagining SBRT QA for small lung tumours
A research collaboration between Dutch radiotherapy clinic Maastro and independent QA specialist CIRS suggests it’s time to rethink best practice regarding the dosimetric verific...
Read article: Exploring the science behind the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics, travelling 13,000 km to become a medical physicist
Exploring the science behind the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physics, travelling 13,000 km to become a medical physicist
In this podcast we speak to a spin-glass expert, a climate physicist and a medical physicist in training
Read article: Convergent thinking shapes Clatterbridge’s single-source strategy on radiotherapy QA
Convergent thinking shapes Clatterbridge’s single-source strategy on radiotherapy QA
The UK’s Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is realizing sustained efficiencies across its patient and machine QA workflows thanks to an exclusive technology partnership with Sun Nuclea...
Read article: Personalized brain stimulation could treat untreatable depression
Personalized brain stimulation could treat untreatable depression
On-demand neurostimulation based on a personalized neural biomarker alleviated symptoms in an individual with treatment-resistant depression
Read article: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy could slow, or even reverse, Alzheimer’s disease pathology
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy could slow, or even reverse, Alzheimer’s disease pathology
Non-drug treatment targets the core pathology responsible for the development of Alzheimer’s disease
Read article: X-ray guidance keeps cardiac radioablation on target
X-ray guidance keeps cardiac radioablation on target
Australian researchers present the first method for real-time X-ray guidance during radioablation to treat cardiac arrythmias
Read article: X-ray dark-field imaging may help diagnose lung disease
X-ray dark-field imaging may help diagnose lung disease
Novel chest imaging method picks up signals in the lungs that are undetected in standard chest X-rays
Read article: Ultralow-frequency neuromodulation safely relieves chronic pain
Ultralow-frequency neuromodulation safely relieves chronic pain
In a pilot trial, a novel treatment based on ultralow-frequency currents improved pain ratings by up to 90%, without causing side effects
Read article: Head-mounted magnetic device shrinks brain tumour
Head-mounted magnetic device shrinks brain tumour
A novel oncomagnetic device could pave the way towards a powerful new non-invasive therapy for glioblastoma
Read article: Microwave imaging could provide safer, more comfortable breast cancer screening
Microwave imaging could provide safer, more comfortable breast cancer screening
The Wavelia MBI system aims to offer a more patient-friendly method than conventional mammography for detecting breast tumours
Read article: Radiotherapy innovation: optimize the physics, but don’t ignore the biology
Radiotherapy innovation: optimize the physics, but don’t ignore the biology
At the ESTRO 2021 meeting, Natalka Suchowerska emphasized the importance of understanding biological responses to new radiation treatment techniques
Read article: Deep learning model automates brain tumour classification
Deep learning model automates brain tumour classification
An artificial neural network can differentiate between six common types of brain cancer and healthy tissue in an MRI scan
Read article: Proton FLASH study wins best abstract award at ESTRO congress
Proton FLASH study wins best abstract award at ESTRO congress
A study investigating pencil-beam scanning FLASH proton therapy wins Brita Singers Sørensen the Donal Hollywood Award at ESTRO 2021
Read article: I spy: a virtual reality system in the MRI
I spy: a virtual reality system in the MRI
Immersive virtual reality video game leaves users without any perception of having entered an MRI machine
Read article: Blood test detects brain tumours at an early stage
Blood test detects brain tumours at an early stage
A spectroscopic liquid biopsy technique can detect both small and low-grade brain tumours
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