Gel dosimeter measures electron return effect in an MR-linac
A low-density gel dosimeter can measure the electron return effect at lung–soft tissue interfaces
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Can conventional X-ray tubes deliver FLASH dose rates?
Monte Carlo modelling reveals that conventional X-ray tubes can deliver ultrahigh dose rates for FLASH radiotherapy
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Gd-loaded nanoparticles plus monochromatic X-rays can destroy tumours
Irradiating gadolinium-loaded nanoparticles with monochromatic X-rays could provide a new type of radiation therapy
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UK research network to advance radiotherapy developments
A £56 million research network aims to transform the UK into a global hub for radiotherapy research
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Multifunctional nanoparticles show promise for cancer therapy and imaging
Bismuth gadolinium oxide nanoparticles could act as a theranostic agent to enhance radiotherapy and increase image contrast
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Optical imaging provides quality assurance for small radiotherapy beams
Optical scintillation imaging enables rapid verification of small radiation beams with millimetre resolution
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Engines and imagers dominate awards for physics-based innovations
Biomedical imaging systems and novel engine components received top billing in the 2019 Institute of Physics Business Awards
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Targeted treatment guides radiation directly to pancreatic tumours
Alpha therapy targeting a protein in the tumour stroma could provide a new treatment for pancreatic cancer
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Tiny radiation beams tackle radioresistant melanoma
Microbeam radiation therapy reduces growth of radioresistant mouse melanoma by disrupting tumour vascular and stimulating the influx of immune cells
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Breath-hold technique reduces patient motion during radiotherapy
New technique for performing multiple lengthy breath-holds will enable patients to hold their breath during prolonged bouts of radiotherapy
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