Radiotherapy dose calculation algorithms are essential components of modern treatment planning, ensuring that the prescribed radiation dose conforms as closely as possible to a patient’s tumour while ...

image: In an article published in PLOS ONE, Brazilian researchers describe the first retrospective dosimetric study by electron spin resonance spectroscopy using human tissue from nuclear attack ...

Computed tomography -- also known as computed axial tomography, a CT scan, or a CAT scan -- is a tool doctors use to diagnose many types of health problems. Special X-ray equipment creates images of ...

Working with a special line of human breast cells, researchers have shown that for low dose levels of ionizing radiation cancer risks may not be directly proportional to dose. This contradicts the ...

In this webinar, we will explore innovative advancements in Monte Carlo based dose calculations that are poised to impact radiation oncology quality assurance. This expert session will focus on new ...

» What is meant by radiation “dose” of X rays? Radiation dose is a measure of how much energy is absorbed when something or someone is exposed to X-rays. This is important because it is this ...

Radiation is everywhere. Some naturally occurs in gases, such as radon, released from the ground. Some comes from the sun. And some is man-made in the form of X-rays, radio waves and nuclear power.

Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, partly because surgery is not possible or is ineffective. MSK has developed a high-dose form of radiation therapy that can give safe, effective ...

Feb. 24, 2010, Springfield, MO - CoxHealth today announced that it has discovered that 76 patients who had received a very specific type of treatment for brain tumors and other difficult-to-treat ...

Explore the revolutionary advancements in radiation therapy for cancer treatment, emphasizing precision and patient-centric ...