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.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 6295 - 6317
Published: June 1, 2024
Nanoscale
metal-organic
frameworks
(MOFs)
offer
high
biocompatibility,
nanomaterial
permeability,
substantial
specific
surface
area,
and
well-defined
pores.
These
properties
make
MOFs
valuable
in
biomedical
applications,
including
biological
targeting
drug
delivery.
They
also
play
a
critical
role
tumor
diagnosis
treatment,
cell
targeting,
identification,
imaging,
therapeutic
methods
such
as
delivery,
photothermal
effects,
photodynamic
therapy,
immunogenic
death.
The
diversity
of
with
different
metal
centers,
organics,
modifications
underscores
their
multifaceted
contributions
to
research
treatment.
This
review
is
summary
these
roles
mechanisms.
final
section
this
summarizes
the
current
state
field
discusses
prospects
that
may
bring
closer
pharmaceutical
applications.
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 946 - 946
Published: June 2, 2023
Background:
Head
and
neck
cancer
(HNC)
is
characterized
by
complex-shaped
tumors
numerous
organs
at
risk
(OARs),
inducing
challenging
radiotherapy
(RT)
planning,
optimization,
delivery.
In
this
review,
we
provided
a
thorough
description
of
the
applications
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
tools
in
HNC
RT
process.
Methods:
The
PubMed
database
was
queried,
total
168
articles
(2016–2022)
were
screened
group
experts
radiation
oncology.
selected
62
articles,
which
subdivided
into
three
categories,
representing
whole
workflow:
(i)
target
OAR
contouring,
(ii)
(iii)
Results:
majority
studies
focused
on
OARs
segmentation
Overall,
performance
AI
models
evaluated
using
standard
metrics,
while
limited
research
found
how
introduction
could
impact
clinical
outcomes.
Additionally,
papers
usually
lacked
information
about
confidence
level
associated
with
predictions
made
models.
Conclusions:
represents
promising
tool
to
automate
workflow
for
complex
field
treatment.
To
ensure
that
development
technologies
effectively
aligned
needs,
suggest
conducting
future
within
interdisciplinary
groups,
including
clinicians
computer
scientists.
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.
