Competency level in radiotherapy across EU educational programmes: A cross-case study evaluating stakeholders’ perceptions DOI Creative Commons
J.G. Couto, Sonyia McFadden, P. McClure

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

Delta radiomics: a systematic review DOI
Valerio Nardone, Alfonso Reginelli, Roberta Grassi

et al.

La radiologia medica, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 126(12), P. 1571 - 1583

Published: Dec. 1, 2021

Language: Английский

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156

Deep Neural Networks for Dental Implant System Classification DOI Creative Commons
Shintaro Sukegawa,

Kazumasa Yoshii,

Takeshi Hara

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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148

Artificial Intelligence: reshaping the practice of radiological sciences in the 21st century DOI Open Access
Issam El Naqa,

Masoom A. Haider,

Maryellen L. Giger

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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84

Artificial Intelligence in magnetic Resonance guided Radiotherapy: Medical and physical considerations on state of art and future perspectives DOI Open Access
Davide Cusumano, Luca Boldrini, Jennifer Dhont

et al.

Physica Medica, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 85, P. 175 - 191

Published: May 1, 2021

Language: Английский

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Clinical application of MR-Linac in tumor radiotherapy: a systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Xin Liu,

Zhenjiang Li,

Yong Yin

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Emerging Technologies in Radiotherapy DOI
Magda Ramos

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

Language: Английский

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A Comprehensive Survey of Deep Learning Approaches in Image Processing DOI Creative Commons
Μαρία Τρίγκα, Ηλίας Δρίτσας

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.

Language: Английский

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Clinical feasibility of deep learning-based auto-segmentation of target volumes and organs-at-risk in breast cancer patients after breast-conserving surgery DOI Creative Commons
Seung Yeun Chung, Jee Suk Chang, Min Seo Choi

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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Training, validation, and clinical implementation of a deep-learning segmentation model for radiotherapy of loco-regional breast cancer DOI

Sigrun Saur Almberg,

Christoffer Lervåg,

Jomar Frengen

et al.

Radiotherapy and Oncology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 173, P. 62 - 68

Published: May 23, 2022

Language: Английский

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Recent Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Radiotherapy: Where We Are and Beyond DOI Creative Commons
Miriam Santoro, Silvia Strolin, Giulia Paolani

et al.

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.

Language: Английский

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