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Miniaturized pixel detector characterizes radiation quality in clinical proton fields
Researchers develop a method for experimental verification of linear energy transfer in intensity-modulated proton therapy plans
Proton arc therapy eliminates hard-to-treat cancer with minimal side effects
Patient with rare cancer is the first in the US to be treated with highly accurate step-and-shoot proton arc therapy
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Read article: Very high-energy electrons could prove optimal for FLASH radiotherapy
Very high-energy electrons could prove optimal for FLASH radiotherapy
THERYQ is developing a radiotherapy system that uses very high-energy electrons to treat deep-seated tumours, and can also enable FLASH treatments
Read article: Physicists gather in Nottingham for the IOP’s Celebration of Physics 2025
Physicists gather in Nottingham for the IOP’s Celebration of Physics 2025
Matin Durrani reports from the 2025 IOP Celebration of Physics in Nottingham, UK
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Non-invasive pressure sensor could revolutionize how brain injuries are diagnosed
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Read article: Simultaneous two- and three-photon imaging enables rapid cancer diagnosis
Simultaneous two- and three-photon imaging enables rapid cancer diagnosis
Portable multiphoton microscopy system uses femtosecond laser pulses to create pathology-quality diagnostic images
Read article: Electron and proton FLASH deliver similar skin-sparing in radiotherapy of mice
Electron and proton FLASH deliver similar skin-sparing in radiotherapy of mice
Comparison of electron- and proton-based FLASH radiotherapy reveals remarkable similarity in reducing acute skin damage
Read article: Ionizing radiation: its biological impacts and how it is used to treat disease
Ionizing radiation: its biological impacts and how it is used to treat disease
Our podcast guests are NPL’s Ileana Silvestre Patallo and Ruth McLauchlan of the NHS
Read article: New materials for quantum technology, how ultrasound can help detect breast cancer
New materials for quantum technology, how ultrasound can help detect breast cancer
NPL’s Daniel Sarno and IIT Bombay’s Bhaskaran Muralidharan are our guests
Read article: World’s first patient treatments delivered with proton arc therapy
World’s first patient treatments delivered with proton arc therapy
Proton arc therapy offers a superior dose distribution compared with existing state-of-the-art proton delivery techniques
Read article: Wireless deep brain stimulation reverses Parkinson’s disease in mice
Wireless deep brain stimulation reverses Parkinson’s disease in mice
A photothermal, nanoparticle-based deep brain stimulation system restored motor skills in mice with Parkinson’s-like disease
Read article: Low-temperature plasma halves cancer recurrence in mice
Low-temperature plasma halves cancer recurrence in mice
Treatment with a cold atmospheric plasma reduced the recurrence rate of melanoma tumours after surgery by roughly 50%
Read article: Fast and predictable: RayStation meets the needs of online adaptive radiotherapy
Fast and predictable: RayStation meets the needs of online adaptive radiotherapy
RaySearch Laboratories is pioneering the development of rapid adaptive planning software to help clinics implement online adaptive radiotherapy
Read article: Microbeams plus radiosensitizers could optimize brain cancer treatment
Microbeams plus radiosensitizers could optimize brain cancer treatment
Combining microbeam radiotherapy with targeted radiosensitizers could treat tumours while sparing normal brain tissues
Read article: Novel MRI technique can quantify lung function
Novel MRI technique can quantify lung function
MRI of inhaled perfluoropropane can assess regional lung ventilation and monitor improvements in response to medication
Read article: Could bubble-like microrobots be the drug delivery vehicles of the future?
Could bubble-like microrobots be the drug delivery vehicles of the future?
Tiny bioresorbable acoustic microrobots deliver cancer drugs to shrink bladder tumours in mice
Read article: Magnetic particle imaging designed for the human brain
Magnetic particle imaging designed for the human brain
Proof-of-concept MPI system provides a pathway towards functional human neuroimaging
Read article: Higher-order brain function revealed by new analysis of fMRI data
Higher-order brain function revealed by new analysis of fMRI data
Technique distinguishes between tasks done by subjects
Read article: Humanitarian engineering can improve cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries
Humanitarian engineering can improve cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries
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Read article: Medical physics and biotechnology: highlights of 2024
Medical physics and biotechnology: highlights of 2024
From proton therapy firsts to tumour-killing quantum dots, Tami Freeman shares her pick of this year’s healthcare innovations
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Embracing innovation in radiotherapy with Siemens Healthineers and Varian
Implementing innovations to enhance patient outcomes
Read article: PTW: providing technological advancements in radiation dosimetry
PTW: providing technological advancements in radiation dosimetry
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Read article: Improved analytics and data management for radiotherapy
Improved analytics and data management for radiotherapy
Sun Nuclear highlights its latest radiotherapy product innovations
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LAP’s LUNA 3D delivers surface guidance for radiation therapy
LAP introduces its LUNA 3D to improve radiation therapy treatment
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