Particle therapy Research update Silicon pixel detectors enable helium-beam radiography Researchers create a prototype detection system for helium-beam radiography Read article: Silicon pixel detectors enable helium-beam radiography
Particle therapy Research update Children in developing countries can benefit from proton therapy In silico study reveals that protons significantly reduce radiation-induced cancers and death in paediatric radiotherapy patients Read article: Children in developing countries can benefit from proton therapy
Particle therapy Research update Protons plus photons: the optimal combination With proton treatment slots a limited resource, could combined proton–photon therapy provide a suitable alternative? Read article: Protons plus photons: the optimal combination
Particle therapy Analysis The changing landscape of cancer therapy The use of beams of protons or ions to kill tumours is beginning to transform the global cancer therapy scene Read article: The changing landscape of cancer therapy
Particle therapy News AAPM publishes guidelines for reporting Monte Carlo studies AAPM Task Group develops guidelines to improve reporting of Monte Carlo simulations in medical physics research
Particle therapy Research update LET-based plans optimize proton therapy Incorporating LET criteria directly into intensity-modulated proton therapy plans could help realize the full potential of proton therapy Read article: LET-based plans optimize proton therapy
Particle therapy Research update Prompt gamma imaging meets error challenges A prompt gamma imaging slit camera can detect of global and local range shifts under close-to-clinical conditions Read article: Prompt gamma imaging meets error challenges
Particle therapy Analysis Proton-guided photons or photon-guided protons? Will MR-guided radiotherapy prove superior to CBCT-guided proton therapy? An ESTRO debate ponders the options Read article: Proton-guided photons or photon-guided protons?
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Particle therapy Research update Improving PET monitoring of proton therapy New model could provide a patient-specific way to improve proton therapy Read article: Improving PET monitoring of proton therapy
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