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Affordable AI-powered endomicroscope lines up for early cancer detection
Handheld imaging device combines advanced optics with deep learning to enable early detection of epithelial cancers
Easy-to-use calculation tool estimates out-of-field neutron dose during proton therapy
Python-based tool calculates the neutron dose anywhere in a proton therapy treatment room using information from the treatment plan
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From equations to nuclear medicine: Keamogetswe Ramonaheng on building medical physics in Africa
Keamogetswe Ramonaheng discusses her life in medical physics
Read article: From equations to nuclear medicine: Keamogetswe Ramonaheng on building medical physics in Africa
Multiplexed MRI expands the power of conventional brain imaging
New MRI technique simultaneously maps multiple structural, physiological and molecular biomarkers to characterize brain tumours and multiple sclerosis lesions
Read article: Multiplexed MRI expands the power of conventional brain imaging
Non-invasive MRI test could enable early detection of heart failure
A high-resolution, motion-resolved MRI method provides rapid and reliable measurement of heart oxygen consumption
Read article: Non-invasive MRI test could enable early detection of heart failure
Theranostics: building the bridge between nuclear medicine and radiation oncology
Integrated technologies from Mirion Medical can help physicists introduce theranostics into the clinic
Read article: Theranostics: building the bridge between nuclear medicine and radiation oncology
Decoupling electrical and thermal mechanisms could optimize brain tumour therapy
Experiments reveal how the electrical and thermal components of tumour treating fields contribute to glioblastoma cell death in clearly different ways
Read article: Decoupling electrical and thermal mechanisms could optimize brain tumour therapy
Proton therapy could improve treatment options for dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Proton-based cardiac radioablation may offer a less invasive treatment for patients with hard-to-treat ventricular tachycardia
Read article: Proton therapy could improve treatment options for dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Report highlights challenges and opportunities for UK medical physics
Community perspective report from the Institute of Physics examines ways to overcome the barriers to translating physics research into the medical market
Read article: Report highlights challenges and opportunities for UK medical physics
Multiplexed PET paves the way towards biologically individualized radiotherapy
PET scans that simultaneously image more than one radiotracer could revolutionize oncology
Read article: Multiplexed PET paves the way towards biologically individualized radiotherapy
Daily QA 4 Pro redefines machine quality assurance for next-generation radiotherapy
All-in-one QA platform provides an independent, interpretable alternative to vendor black-box QA
Read article: Daily QA 4 Pro redefines machine quality assurance for next-generation radiotherapy
Science and standards: a comprehensive guide to radiological protection
New book provides an essential guide to the science, regulatory landscape and real world practice of radiological protection
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Stanford Medicine unveils world’s first ultracompact proton therapy facility
Combining the industry’s most compact cyclotron with an upright positioning system creates a proton therapy system small enough to fit into a linac vault
Read article: Stanford Medicine unveils world’s first ultracompact proton therapy facility
Biomedical optics play crucial roles across medicine
Medical physicist, inventor and entrepreneur Brian Pogue is our podcast guest
Read article: Biomedical optics play crucial roles across medicine
Counting photons could redefine the future of CT imaging
Advanced photon-counting detectors could transform clinical imaging
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Spectroscopic OCT plus AI detects high-risk plaque in coronary arteries
Artificial intelligence-based optical coherence tomography could improve long-term management of patients with coronary artery disease
Read article: Spectroscopic OCT plus AI detects high-risk plaque in coronary arteries
A glimpse into the future of particle therapy
Particle therapy experts gathered in London to discuss the transformative potential of laser-driven proton and ion beams
Read article: A glimpse into the future of particle therapy
Metamaterial antennas enhance MR images of the eye and brain
Integrating metamaterials into radiofrequency antennas improves image sharpness and enables faster data acquisition using existing MRI scanners
Read article: Metamaterial antennas enhance MR images of the eye and brain
Todd McNutt: how an AI software solution enables creation of the best possible radiation treatment plans
Medical physicist Todd McNutt explains how Plan AI, an artificial intelligence-powered plan quality software solution, uses data mining to streamline and improve radiotherapy plann...
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New journal aims to advance the interdisciplinary field of personalized health
Medical Sensors and Imaging will publish innovative research at the intersection of engineering, biomedical and computer sciences
Read article: New journal aims to advance the interdisciplinary field of personalized health
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