Cancer is a major societal public health and economic problem, responsible for one in every six deaths. Radiotherapy is the main technique of treatment for more than half of cancer patients. To achieve a successful ou...Cancer is a major societal public health and economic problem, responsible for one in every six deaths. Radiotherapy is the main technique of treatment for more than half of cancer patients. To achieve a successful outcome, the radiation dose must be delivered accurately and precisely to the tumor, within ± 5% accuracy. Smaller uncertainties are required for better treatment outcome. The objective of the study is to investigate the uncertainty of measurement of external radiotherapy beam using a standard ionization chamber under reference conditions. Clinical farmers type ionization chamber measurement was compared against the National Reference standard, by exposing it in a beam 60Co gamma source. The measurement set up was carried out according to IAEA TRS 498 protocol and uncertainty of measurement evaluated according to GUM TEDDOC-1585. Evaluation and analysis were done for the identified subjects of uncertainty contributors. The expanded uncertainty associated with 56 mGy/nC ND,W was found to be 0.9% corresponding to a confidence level of approximately 95% with a coverage factor of k = 2. The study established the impact of dosimetry uncertainty of measurement in estimating external radiotherapy dose. The investigation established that the largest contributor of uncertainty is the stability of the ionization chamber at 36%, followed by temperature at 22% and positioning of the chamber in the beam at 8%. The effect of pressure, electrometer, resolution, and reproducibility were found to be minimal to the overall uncertainty. The study indicate that there is no flawless measurement, as there are many prospective sources of variation. Measurement results have component of unreliability and should be regarded as best estimates of the true value. .展开更多
This study reports the dosimetric response of a(ZnO)_(0.2)(TeO_(2))_(0.8)thin film sensor irradiated with high-energy X-ray radiation at various doses.The spray pyrolysis method was used for the film deposition on sod...This study reports the dosimetric response of a(ZnO)_(0.2)(TeO_(2))_(0.8)thin film sensor irradiated with high-energy X-ray radiation at various doses.The spray pyrolysis method was used for the film deposition on soda-lime glass substrate using zinc acetate dehydrate and tellurium dioxide powder as the starting precursors.The structural and morphological properties of the film were determined.The I-V characteristics measurements were performed during irradiation with a 6 MV X-ray beam from a Linac.The results revealed that the XRD pattern of the AS-deposited thin film is non-crystalline(amorphous)in nature.The FESEM image shows the non-uniform shape of nanoparticles agglomerated separately,and the EDX spectrum shows the presence of Te,Zn,and O in the film.The I-V characteristics measurements indicate that the current density increases linearly with X-ray doses(0-250 cGy)for all applied voltages(1-6 V).The sensitivity of the thin film sensor has been found to be in the range of 0.37-0.94 mA/cm^(2)/Gy.The current-voltage measurement test for fading normalised in percentage to day 0 was found in the order of day 0>day 15>day 30>day 1>day 2.These results are expected to be beneficial for fabricating cheap and practical X-ray sensors.展开更多
目的利用CiteSpace文献计量学软件,本文对KM小鼠的研究现状和热点进行了可视化分析,旨在为国内KM小鼠研究的突破和创新提供依据。方法本文基于中国知网和Web of Science两个数据库,纳入了2004年1月1日~2023年6月10日的3981篇KM小鼠相关...目的利用CiteSpace文献计量学软件,本文对KM小鼠的研究现状和热点进行了可视化分析,旨在为国内KM小鼠研究的突破和创新提供依据。方法本文基于中国知网和Web of Science两个数据库,纳入了2004年1月1日~2023年6月10日的3981篇KM小鼠相关文献,分析了其发文量、国家(地区)、机构、作者合作网络、关键词共现、聚类、突现词和英文文献被引情况。结果KM小鼠研究中文文献发文量波动下降,英文文献发文量逐渐上升,国内外对于KM小鼠的研究热度不同。发文最多的3个国家是中国、美国和日本,国内的主要研究机构有中国农业大学、南京中医药大学以及中国科学院等,发文量较多的作者主要是刘慧雯、李光武和赵欣等。国内期刊研究内容主要集中于KM小鼠毒理学、免疫学和生殖学方面,国外期刊研究主要集中于KM小鼠细胞生物学、生理学方面。结论目前,KM小鼠在我国已有80余年的应用与推广历史,主要集中在毒理学、免疫学和生殖学方面研究。KM小鼠虽在实验方面有一定成果,但规范化种群培育、优势研究领域发掘以及动物伦理的进一步推进是未来需要继续解决的问题。展开更多
Transarterial radioembolization or selective internal radiation therapy(SIRT)has emerged as a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of tumors.This percutaneous technique involves the local,intra-arterial deliv...Transarterial radioembolization or selective internal radiation therapy(SIRT)has emerged as a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of tumors.This percutaneous technique involves the local,intra-arterial delivery of radioactive microspheres directly into the tumor.Historically employed as a palliative measure for liver malignancies,SIRT has gained traction over the past decade as a potential curative option,mirroring the increasing role of radiation segmentectomy.The latest update of the BCLC hepatocellular carcinoma guidelines recognizes SIRT as an effective treatment modality comparable to other local ablative methods,particularly well-suited for patients where surgical resection or ablation is not feasible.Radiation segmentectomy is a more selective approach,aiming to deliver high-dose radiation to one to three specific hepatic segments,while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.Future research efforts in radiation segmentectomy should prioritize optimizing radiation dosimetry and refining the technique for super-selective administration of radiospheres within the designated hepatic segments.展开更多
Objective： Conventional external beam irradiation techniques for nasopharyngeal carcinoma have limitations, and improving external beam irradiation techniques is needed to enhance the curative rate. This study was de...Objective： Conventional external beam irradiation techniques for nasopharyngeal carcinoma have limitations, and improving external beam irradiation techniques is needed to enhance the curative rate. This study was designed to cvaluate the difference in dose distribution of three dimensional conformal radiotherapy （3D CRT） and conventional treatment plan in early untreated nasopharyngeal carcinoma using a three dimensional treatment planning system. Methods： Twenty-two patients with early untreated nasopharyngeal carcinoma were selected. Conventional and 3D CRT plans were made for each of them and compared with respect to target volume coverage （V95）,normal tissue sparing （D50, D33 and D5, etc）, normal tissue complication probability （NTCP）. Results： The average volumetric dose comparison indicated that the V95 of PTVnx70 were 98.22% and 99.99% （P=0.06）, and PTVnd60, 98.41% and 99.63% （P=1.00）, PTV,x60, 98.44% and 99.98% （P=0.03）, PTVnx50, 98.85% and 99.63% （P=0.02） in conventional and 3DCRT treatment plans respectively. With respect to normal tissue sparing, the average D50 of unilateral parotid glands were 51.91 Gy and 64.30 Gy （P=0.00） respectively, and the unilateral temporomandibular joints, 49.98 Gy and 64.47 Gy （P=0.00）, the Dlcc of spinal cords, 44.98 Gy and 48.09 Gy （P=0.00） in 3D CRT and conventional plans. Conclusion： Though only a little bit better dose coverage of target volume in subclinical lesion region was reached in 3D CRT plans, it spared more normal tissues e.g. parotid glands and temporomandibular joints etc and decreased their NTCP while it got the similar dose distribution in target volumes as conventional plans did for these early nasopharyngeal carcinoma cases.展开更多
文摘Cancer is a major societal public health and economic problem, responsible for one in every six deaths. Radiotherapy is the main technique of treatment for more than half of cancer patients. To achieve a successful outcome, the radiation dose must be delivered accurately and precisely to the tumor, within ± 5% accuracy. Smaller uncertainties are required for better treatment outcome. The objective of the study is to investigate the uncertainty of measurement of external radiotherapy beam using a standard ionization chamber under reference conditions. Clinical farmers type ionization chamber measurement was compared against the National Reference standard, by exposing it in a beam 60Co gamma source. The measurement set up was carried out according to IAEA TRS 498 protocol and uncertainty of measurement evaluated according to GUM TEDDOC-1585. Evaluation and analysis were done for the identified subjects of uncertainty contributors. The expanded uncertainty associated with 56 mGy/nC ND,W was found to be 0.9% corresponding to a confidence level of approximately 95% with a coverage factor of k = 2. The study established the impact of dosimetry uncertainty of measurement in estimating external radiotherapy dose. The investigation established that the largest contributor of uncertainty is the stability of the ionization chamber at 36%, followed by temperature at 22% and positioning of the chamber in the beam at 8%. The effect of pressure, electrometer, resolution, and reproducibility were found to be minimal to the overall uncertainty. The study indicate that there is no flawless measurement, as there are many prospective sources of variation. Measurement results have component of unreliability and should be regarded as best estimates of the true value. .
文摘This study reports the dosimetric response of a(ZnO)_(0.2)(TeO_(2))_(0.8)thin film sensor irradiated with high-energy X-ray radiation at various doses.The spray pyrolysis method was used for the film deposition on soda-lime glass substrate using zinc acetate dehydrate and tellurium dioxide powder as the starting precursors.The structural and morphological properties of the film were determined.The I-V characteristics measurements were performed during irradiation with a 6 MV X-ray beam from a Linac.The results revealed that the XRD pattern of the AS-deposited thin film is non-crystalline(amorphous)in nature.The FESEM image shows the non-uniform shape of nanoparticles agglomerated separately,and the EDX spectrum shows the presence of Te,Zn,and O in the film.The I-V characteristics measurements indicate that the current density increases linearly with X-ray doses(0-250 cGy)for all applied voltages(1-6 V).The sensitivity of the thin film sensor has been found to be in the range of 0.37-0.94 mA/cm^(2)/Gy.The current-voltage measurement test for fading normalised in percentage to day 0 was found in the order of day 0>day 15>day 30>day 1>day 2.These results are expected to be beneficial for fabricating cheap and practical X-ray sensors.
文摘目的利用CiteSpace文献计量学软件,本文对KM小鼠的研究现状和热点进行了可视化分析,旨在为国内KM小鼠研究的突破和创新提供依据。方法本文基于中国知网和Web of Science两个数据库,纳入了2004年1月1日~2023年6月10日的3981篇KM小鼠相关文献,分析了其发文量、国家(地区)、机构、作者合作网络、关键词共现、聚类、突现词和英文文献被引情况。结果KM小鼠研究中文文献发文量波动下降,英文文献发文量逐渐上升,国内外对于KM小鼠的研究热度不同。发文最多的3个国家是中国、美国和日本,国内的主要研究机构有中国农业大学、南京中医药大学以及中国科学院等,发文量较多的作者主要是刘慧雯、李光武和赵欣等。国内期刊研究内容主要集中于KM小鼠毒理学、免疫学和生殖学方面,国外期刊研究主要集中于KM小鼠细胞生物学、生理学方面。结论目前,KM小鼠在我国已有80余年的应用与推广历史,主要集中在毒理学、免疫学和生殖学方面研究。KM小鼠虽在实验方面有一定成果,但规范化种群培育、优势研究领域发掘以及动物伦理的进一步推进是未来需要继续解决的问题。
文摘目的:探究左侧乳腺癌保乳术后基于内缘切线拉弧的容积调强放疗(volumetric modulated arc therapy,VMAT)与常规切线拉弧的VMAT的剂量学差异,挖掘VMAT技术在乳腺癌保乳术后更大的获益,为乳腺癌保乳术后VMAT计划设计提供更多的参考和数据支持。方法:回顾性选取30例左侧乳腺癌保乳术后行调强放疗的患者,为每位患者分别设计常规切线拉弧(conventional tangential arc,CTA)和内缘切线拉弧(inner edge tangentialarc,IETA)两组VMAT计划。统计两组计划的靶区适形度指数(conformity index,CI)、均匀性指数(homogeneity index,HI)、机器跳数、危及器官受照剂量等数据,并进行数据分析。结果:靶区适形性指数(CI)CTA组和IETA组分别为0.86±0.02和0.87±0.02(P<0.05),D_(98)、D_(50)、D_(2)、均匀性指数(HI)和机器跳数均无明显差异(P>0.05);IETA组危及器官左肺V_(5)、V_(10)、V_(20)、V_(30)、V_(40)、D_(mean),右肺V_(5)、D_(mean),心脏V_(5)、V_(10)、V_(20)、D_(mean)均低于CTA组(P<0.05),其中左肺V_(5)和V_(20)CTA组和IETA组分别为37.18±7.18 vs 34.32±6.43、11.00±2.40 vs 9.65±2.17;右肺D_(mean)和心脏D_(mean)CTA组和IETA组分别为302.26±42.78 vs 273.50±26.62,479.30±60.08 vs 442.39±140.92,IETA组均低于CTA组;两组右侧乳腺D_(mean)相差甚微(P>0.05)。结论:两种计划均能满足临床要求,但IETA的VMAT靶区适形度明显提高,同时还显著降低了左肺、右肺、心脏和脊髓的受量。因此,左侧乳腺癌保乳术后基于内缘切线拉弧VMAT可实现靶区和危及器官更大的获益,值得推荐。
文摘Transarterial radioembolization or selective internal radiation therapy(SIRT)has emerged as a minimally invasive approach for the treatment of tumors.This percutaneous technique involves the local,intra-arterial delivery of radioactive microspheres directly into the tumor.Historically employed as a palliative measure for liver malignancies,SIRT has gained traction over the past decade as a potential curative option,mirroring the increasing role of radiation segmentectomy.The latest update of the BCLC hepatocellular carcinoma guidelines recognizes SIRT as an effective treatment modality comparable to other local ablative methods,particularly well-suited for patients where surgical resection or ablation is not feasible.Radiation segmentectomy is a more selective approach,aiming to deliver high-dose radiation to one to three specific hepatic segments,while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.Future research efforts in radiation segmentectomy should prioritize optimizing radiation dosimetry and refining the technique for super-selective administration of radiospheres within the designated hepatic segments.
基金This project was supported by a grant from Guangdong Medical Research Foundation (No.Al999214).
文摘Objective： Conventional external beam irradiation techniques for nasopharyngeal carcinoma have limitations, and improving external beam irradiation techniques is needed to enhance the curative rate. This study was designed to cvaluate the difference in dose distribution of three dimensional conformal radiotherapy （3D CRT） and conventional treatment plan in early untreated nasopharyngeal carcinoma using a three dimensional treatment planning system. Methods： Twenty-two patients with early untreated nasopharyngeal carcinoma were selected. Conventional and 3D CRT plans were made for each of them and compared with respect to target volume coverage （V95）,normal tissue sparing （D50, D33 and D5, etc）, normal tissue complication probability （NTCP）. Results： The average volumetric dose comparison indicated that the V95 of PTVnx70 were 98.22% and 99.99% （P=0.06）, and PTVnd60, 98.41% and 99.63% （P=1.00）, PTV,x60, 98.44% and 99.98% （P=0.03）, PTVnx50, 98.85% and 99.63% （P=0.02） in conventional and 3DCRT treatment plans respectively. With respect to normal tissue sparing, the average D50 of unilateral parotid glands were 51.91 Gy and 64.30 Gy （P=0.00） respectively, and the unilateral temporomandibular joints, 49.98 Gy and 64.47 Gy （P=0.00）, the Dlcc of spinal cords, 44.98 Gy and 48.09 Gy （P=0.00） in 3D CRT and conventional plans. Conclusion： Though only a little bit better dose coverage of target volume in subclinical lesion region was reached in 3D CRT plans, it spared more normal tissues e.g. parotid glands and temporomandibular joints etc and decreased their NTCP while it got the similar dose distribution in target volumes as conventional plans did for these early nasopharyngeal carcinoma cases.
