Radiography,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
28(1), P. 180 - 186
Published: Oct. 30, 2021
The
education
of
Therapeutic
Radiographers
(TRs)
is
regulated
in
some
countries
but
not
standardised
across
the
EU,
leading
to
differences
competencies
between
and
within
member
states.
This
study
aimed
explore
stakeholders'
perceptions
regarding
underdeveloped
TRs
practising
on
linear
accelerator,
identified
a
previous
by
same
research
team.Interviews
with
stakeholders
from
four
(selected
based
characteristics
their
degrees)
were
performed
as
part
this
cross-case
study.
Stakeholders
asked
provide
perception
least
developed
study.The
27
confirmed
that
Pharmacology,
Quality
Assurance
(QA),
Management
Leadership,
Research
(from
study)
Image
Verification
Critical
Thinking
additional
competencies.
Suggested
causes
included:
lack
regulation
required
at
national
level,
training
dedicated
radiotherapy
(RT)
(taught
generic
modules)
time
degree
programme.
ideal
academic
level
develop
these
whether
they
are
essential
varied
country
stakeholder.It
regulate
learning
outcomes
ensure
high
care
provided
all
RT
patients
and,
ideally,
standardise
it
Europe.
Education
institutions
should
review
curricula
sufficient
developed.
Due
constraints
programmes,
must
be
after
graduation.Lack
(at
European
many
countries)
RT-specific
lead
may
compromise
patient
care.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. 984 - 984
Published: July 1, 2020
In
this
study,
we
used
panoramic
X-ray
images
to
classify
and
clarify
the
accuracy
of
different
dental
implant
brands
via
deep
convolutional
neural
networks
(CNNs)
with
transfer-learning
strategies.
For
objective
labeling,
8859
11
systems
were
from
digital
radiographs
obtained
patients
who
underwent
treatment
at
Kagawa
Prefectural
Central
Hospital,
Japan,
between
2005
2019.
Five
CNN
models
(specifically,
a
basic
three
layers,
VGG16
VGG19
models,
finely
tuned
VGG19)
evaluated
for
classification.
Among
five
model
exhibited
highest
classification
performance.
The
was
second
best,
followed
by
normal
VGG16.
We
confirmed
that
CNNs
could
accurately
types
images.
British Journal of Radiology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
93(1106)
Published: Jan. 22, 2020
Advances
in
computing
hardware
and
software
platforms
have
led
to
the
recent
resurgence
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
touching
almost
every
aspect
of
our
daily
lives
by
its
capability
for
automating
complex
tasks
or
providing
superior
predictive
analytics.
AI
applications
are
currently
spanning
many
diverse
fields
from
economics
entertainment,
manufacturing,
as
well
medicine.
Since
modern
AI’s
inception
decades
ago,
practitioners
radiological
sciences
been
pioneering
development
implementation
medicine,
particularly
areas
related
diagnostic
imaging
therapy.
In
this
anniversary
article,
we
embark
on
a
journey
reflect
learned
lessons
past
chequered
history.
We
further
summarize
current
status
sciences,
highlighting,
with
examples,
impressive
achievements
effect
re-shaping
practice
medical
radiotherapy
computer-aided
detection,
diagnosis,
prognosis,
decision
support.
Moving
beyond
commercial
hype
into
reality,
discuss
challenges
overcome,
achieve
promised
hope
better
precision
healthcare
each
patient
while
reducing
cost
burden
their
families
society
at
large.
Radiation Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1)
Published: March 14, 2023
Abstract
Recent
years
have
seen
both
a
fresh
knowledge
of
cancer
and
impressive
advancements
in
its
treatment.
However,
the
clinical
treatment
paradigm
is
still
difficult
to
implement
twenty-first
century
due
rise
prevalence.
Radiotherapy
(RT)
crucial
component
that
helpful
for
almost
all
types.
The
accuracy
RT
dosage
delivery
increasing
as
result
quick
development
computer
imaging
technology.
use
image-guided
radiation
(IGRT)
has
improved
outcomes
decreased
toxicity.
Online
adaptive
radiotherapy
will
be
made
possible
by
magnetic
resonance
imaging-guided
(MRgRT)
using
linear
accelerator
(MR-Linac),
which
enhance
visibility
malignancies.
This
review's
objectives
are
examine
benefits
MR-Linac
approach
from
perspective
various
patients'
prognoses
suggest
prospective
areas
additional
study.
Advances in healthcare information systems and administration book series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 89 - 110
Published: Feb. 9, 2024
Radiation
therapy
(or
radiation
oncology)
plays
a
crucial
role
in
the
treatment
of
cancer,
requiring
advanced
medical
practices
and
strong
health
literacy
on
part
healthcare
professionals.
This
chapter
aims
to
explore
with
literature
review
how
emerging
technologies
can
be
integrated
into
improve
patient
effectiveness
practice.
The
application
such
as
virtual
reality,
artificial
intelligence,
digital
communication
radiotherapy
highlights
their
implications
for
professional
education
attitude,
treatment,
development
optimization
protocols.
Nowadays,
knowledge
has
become
tool
meet
challenges
an
increasingly
digitized
society.
Staying
up-to-date
understanding
key
navigating
this
landscape.
ability
learn
adapt
quickly
also
valuable
skill
during
constant
change
global
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(2), P. 531 - 531
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
The
integration
of
deep
learning
(DL)
into
image
processing
has
driven
transformative
advancements,
enabling
capabilities
far
beyond
the
reach
traditional
methodologies.
This
survey
offers
an
in-depth
exploration
DL
approaches
that
have
redefined
processing,
tracing
their
evolution
from
early
innovations
to
latest
state-of-the-art
developments.
It
also
analyzes
progression
architectural
designs
and
paradigms
significantly
enhanced
ability
process
interpret
complex
visual
data.
Key
such
as
techniques
improving
model
efficiency,
generalization,
robustness,
are
examined,
showcasing
DL's
address
increasingly
sophisticated
image-processing
tasks
across
diverse
domains.
Metrics
used
for
rigorous
evaluation
discussed,
underscoring
importance
performance
assessment
in
varied
application
contexts.
impact
is
highlighted
through
its
tackle
challenges
generate
actionable
insights.
Finally,
this
identifies
potential
future
directions,
including
emerging
technologies
like
quantum
computing
neuromorphic
architectures
efficiency
federated
privacy-preserving
training.
Additionally,
it
highlights
combining
with
edge
explainable
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
scalability
interpretability
challenges.
These
advancements
positioned
further
extend
applications
DL,
driving
innovation
processing.
Radiation Oncology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 25, 2021
In
breast
cancer
patients
receiving
radiotherapy
(RT),
accurate
target
delineation
and
reduction
of
radiation
doses
to
the
nearby
normal
organs
is
important.
However,
manual
clinical
volume
(CTV)
organs-at-risk
(OARs)
segmentation
for
treatment
planning
increases
physicians'
workload
inter-physician
variability
considerably.
this
study,
we
evaluated
potential
benefits
deep
learning-based
auto-segmented
contours
by
comparing
them
manually
delineated
patients.CTVs
bilateral
breasts,
regional
lymph
nodes,
OARs
(including
heart,
lungs,
esophagus,
spinal
cord,
thyroid)
were
on
computed
tomography
scans
111
who
received
breast-conserving
surgery.
Subsequently,
a
two-stage
convolutional
neural
network
algorithm
was
used.
Quantitative
metrics,
including
Dice
similarity
coefficient
(DSC)
95%
Hausdorff
distance,
qualitative
scoring
two
panels
from
10
institutions
used
analysis.
Inter-observer
time
assessed;
furthermore,
dose-volume
histograms
dosimetric
parameters
also
analyzed
using
another
set
patient
data.The
correlation
between
acceptable
OARs,
with
mean
DSC
higher
than
0.80
all
OARs.
addition,
CTVs
showed
favorable
results,
DSCs
0.70
node
CTVs.
Furthermore,
subjective
that
results
median
score
at
least
8
(possible
range:
0-10)
(1)
differences
(2)
extent
which
auto-segmentation
would
assist
physicians
in
practice.
The
minimal.The
feasibility
RT
demonstrated.
Although
cannot
be
substitute
oncologists,
it
useful
tool
excellent
assisting
oncologists
future.
Trial
registration
Retrospectively
registered.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 3223 - 3223
Published: March 22, 2022
In
recent
decades,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
tools
have
been
applied
in
many
medical
fields,
opening
the
possibility
of
finding
novel
solutions
for
managing
very
complex
and
multifactorial
problems,
such
as
those
commonly
encountered
radiotherapy
(RT).
We
conducted
a
PubMed
Scopus
search
to
identify
AI
application
field
RT
limited
last
four
years.
total,
1824
original
papers
were
identified,
921
analyzed
by
considering
phase
workflow
according
approaches.
permits
processing
large
quantities
information,
data,
images
stored
oncology
information
systems,
process
that
is
not
manageable
individuals
or
groups.
allows
iterative
tasks
datasets
(e.g.,
delineating
normal
tissues
optimal
planning
solutions)
might
support
entire
community
working
various
sectors
RT,
summarized
this
overview.
AI-based
are
now
on
roadmap
workflow,
mainly
segmentation,
generation
synthetic
images,
outcome
prediction.
Several
concerns
raised,
including
need
harmonization
while
overcoming
ethical,
legal,
skill
barriers.