October 2006: IGRT: In-Room Technologies
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The New Alignment: CT and Radiation Therapy |
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by Judith Gunn Bronson, MS |
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Image-guided radiation therapy requires daily localization on the basis of soft-tissue anatomy, resulting in the need for enhanced CT capability in the radiation therapy suite. |
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Daily Localization 2 Ways |
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Two methods used to achieve real-time corrections in patient postioning for image-guided radiation therapy are explained. |
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MRI & CT |
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Specimen radiography of MRI-guided breast biopsy aids in surgery; new 3D MR software provides multiple views from a single acquisition; prostate coil for 3T targets radiation therapy. |
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Ultrasound |
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Convertible ultrasound takes off in Alaska's largest hospital; two ultrasound systems receive upgrades; the ACR and SRU partner to offer online ultrasound lecture series. |
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Oncology |
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The world's largest proton therapy center opens in Houston; a Q&A session offers insight into respiratory gating technology; "drag-and-drop" oncology software improves workflow. |
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Informatics |
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Discussing the power and implication of 64-bit PACS; enterprise-wide dictation solution gets an upgrade; DICOM image-importing solution transfers files regardless of their source. |
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R&F |
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Knowledge-based CAD system uses Google-like searches on mammograms; outsourced digitizing service helps transition to digital mammo; skin markers geared toward sensitive skin. |
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