by | Aug 2, 2023 | Mutic, Sasa, Zhang, Tiezhi
— Existing LINACs inefficiently deliver non-coplanar beams
The goal of radiation treatment is to precisely deliver a prescribed radiation dose to the targeted tissue, while avoiding dosing the surrounding normal tissues and organs. These treatments require radiation beams to be delivered from multipl…
by | Feb 27, 2020 | Green, Olga, Mutic, Sasa, Park, Chunjoo (Justin), Zhang, Hao
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A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine developed deep learning image processing techniques to improve MRI diagnostics and potentially enable faster, more precise MRI-guided radiation therapy without exposing patients to radiation from CT imaging. S…
by | Nov 27, 2019 | Mutic, Sasa, Park, Chunjoo, Zhang, Hao
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Inventors in Washington University’s Department of Radiation Oncology have developed a method and 3D-printed applicator for intensity modulated high-dose-rate brachytherapy that surpasses conventional brachytherapy efficiency. This device is tailored to the patient&rsq…
by | Nov 18, 2019 | Altman, Michael, Green, Olga, Kavanaugh, James, Li, Hua, Mutic, Sasa, Wooten, Hasani
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A team of researchers at Washington University has created a machine learning method to quickly and reliably validate patient contours in digital medical images for radiation therapy and computer aided image analysis.
Currently, automated contouring tools for delineating tu…
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Mutic, Sasa, Zhao, Tianyu
— Background: High precision and accuracy is critically needed for the use of radiation treatment and diagnostic imaging (magnetic resonance imaging, computerized tomography, X-ray, positron emission tomography); each of these modalities uses the standard flat couch to manipulate the patient during pr…
by | Oct 22, 2019 | Mutic, Sasa, Zhao, Tianyu
— Background: Prior to undergoing radiation treatment, the patient is required to undergo a simulation scan. This involves positioning the patient body on a platform that resembles the radiotherapy machine couch. Then the scanning computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device…