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Deep learning sharpens near-infrared images for cancer diagnostics
An artificial neural network can generate high-contrast near-infrared images recorded using biocompatible probes
‘Ultrasound drill’ and nanodroplets break apart blood clots
Lab-based experiment could lead to a new treatment for deep vein thrombosis
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Latest articles in medical physics
Read article: Nanospindles enhance ultrasound destruction of tumours
Nanospindles enhance ultrasound destruction of tumours
A new sonosensitizer based on vanadium-doped titanium dioxide enhances the tumour-killing effects of sonodynamic therapy
Read article: Medical physics highlights of the year
Medical physics highlights of the year
Portable MRI, tumour hypoxia tracking, FLASH dosimetry and more highlights from 2020
Read article: Reimagining reimbursement in radiation oncology
Reimagining reimbursement in radiation oncology
Radiation therapy providers in the US need to start preparing now for the introduction of the Radiation Oncology Alternative Payment Model (RO-APM)
Read article: Dose-rate optimization increases healthy tissue sparing during FLASH proton therapy
Dose-rate optimization increases healthy tissue sparing during FLASH proton therapy
An algorithm that optimizes both dose and dose rate during FLASH treatment planning could tailor dose delivery to improve sparing of healthy tissue.
Read article: Updated heart model takes radiotherapy outcome research to new frontiers
Updated heart model takes radiotherapy outcome research to new frontiers
Researchers combine strengths of two cutting-edge research tools to interpret long-term health outcomes among childhood cancer survivors
Read article: Is the MR-linac the future of adaptive radiotherapy?
Is the MR-linac the future of adaptive radiotherapy?
A debate at the ESTRO 2020 congress questioned whether there is a future for adaptive radiotherapy without an MR-linac
Read article: Portable brain MRI scanner increases access to neuroimaging
Portable brain MRI scanner increases access to neuroimaging
A low-cost, portable brain MRI scanner could be mounted in an ambulance, wheeled into a patient's room or installed in small clinics across the globe
Read article: MRI during treatment could improve paediatric proton therapy
MRI during treatment could improve paediatric proton therapy
Identifying anatomic changes on MRI scans during proton therapy, and adapting treatment plans accordingly, could improve treatment quality and safety
Read article: Online MR imaging verifies proton beam range
Online MR imaging verifies proton beam range
Feasibility study demonstrates for the first time that proton beam range can be accurately verified with online MRI in liquid phantoms
Read article: Nanoparticle sensitizers could enhance radiotherapy effectiveness
Nanoparticle sensitizers could enhance radiotherapy effectiveness
Speakers at the ESTRO 2020 congress discussed the use of nanoparticles to preferentially sensitize tumour cells to irradiation and improve radiation treatments
Read article: ‘Magnetic illusion’ can create magnetic fields at a distance
‘Magnetic illusion’ can create magnetic fields at a distance
A strategy to generate and manipulate magnetic fields at a distance could find application in medicine and neuroscience
Read article: RSNA 2020: AI highlights from an all-virtual annual meeting
RSNA 2020: AI highlights from an all-virtual annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America highlighted how artificial intelligence is being used to augment medical imaging
Read article: Could 4D MRI be a major leap forward for foetal imaging?
Could 4D MRI be a major leap forward for foetal imaging?
Four-dimensional MR imaging of blood flow in the foetal heart could one day help clinicians detect congenital heart disease
Read article: First report of clinical MRI-Linac treatments wins journal citations prize
First report of clinical MRI-Linac treatments wins journal citations prize
A research paper describing the first clinical use of an MRI-Linac for MRI-guided radiotherapy has won the 2020 PMB citations prize
Read article: Quantum software company tackles big computing challenges
Quantum software company tackles big computing challenges
Ilyas Khan of Cambridge Quantum Computing is our guest this week
Read article: Deep-learning model enables rapid lymphoma detection in PET/CT images
Deep-learning model enables rapid lymphoma detection in PET/CT images
A convolutional neural network model that detects lymphoma lesions in PET/CT scans could enable faster diagnosis and monitoring of treatment efficacy
Read article: Optimizing MLC leaf speed could improve radiotherapy plan quality
Optimizing MLC leaf speed could improve radiotherapy plan quality
Increased multileaf collimator leaf speed may help improve the quality of volumetric modulated arc therapy plans
Read article: ESTRO 2020 enables digital dialogue on radiation oncology
ESTRO 2020 enables digital dialogue on radiation oncology
The annual meeting of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), originally due to take place in April, is now being staged as a fully digital event
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