SU-GG-J-67: Detection of Gold Fluorescence X-Rays for the In-Vivo Quantification of Gold Concentration During Gold Nanoparticle-Aided Radiation Therapy (GNRT)

2008 ◽  
Vol 35 (6Part6) ◽  
pp. 2694-2694 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Siddiqi ◽  
S Cheong ◽  
S Cho
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1197-1203
Author(s):  
Dawei Liu ◽  
Bing Bai ◽  
Yanbin Sun ◽  
Youxin Guo

It is well known that nanoscale metal-organic frameworks (NMOFs) have exhibited brilliant advantages in cancer diagnosis and treatment due to their structural diversity, high intrinsic biodegradability, and drug-loading capacities. Herein, based on our previous results, hypoxia was suppressed by inhibiting the expression of the CA IX protein, produced from Zr-MOF nanoparticles, and enhancing radiation therapy (RT) effectiveness. We designed a nanocomposite by encapsulating doxorubicin into Zr-MOF nanoparticles. It is a highly effective drug for chemotherapy and MOF that can absorb X-rays well, applied to enhance RT as the radiosensitizer. PEG is used for surface modification in the nanoparticles and to improve circulation time by intravenous administration. These nanoparticles could be applied for RT combing with chemotherapy in vitro and vivo, obtaining excellent anticancer efficacy. Most importantly, Zr-MOF@Dox demonstrates high clearance from HepG2 tumor cells, reducing the circulation of toxicity in vivo. Our research exhibits a new approach to establishing Zr-MOF@Dox as a biodegradable drug-carrier system, containing chemotherapy drugs and functional elements that totally perform the diagnosis and treatment roles of RT.


10.37206/88 ◽  
2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Yorke ◽  
Rodica Alecu ◽  
Li Ding ◽  
Doracy Fontenla ◽  
Andre Kalend ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison M. Khoo ◽  
Sang Hyun Cho ◽  
Francisco J. Reynoso ◽  
Maureen Aliru ◽  
Kathryn Aziz ◽  
...  

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (13) ◽  
pp. 4554
Author(s):  
Ralph-Alexandru Erdelyi ◽  
Virgil-Florin Duma ◽  
Cosmin Sinescu ◽  
George Mihai Dobre ◽  
Adrian Bradu ◽  
...  

The most common imaging technique for dental diagnoses and treatment monitoring is X-ray imaging, which evolved from the first intraoral radiographs to high-quality three-dimensional (3D) Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Other imaging techniques have shown potential, such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). We have recently reported on the boundaries of these two types of techniques, regarding. the dental fields where each one is more appropriate or where they should be both used. The aim of the present study is to explore the unique capabilities of the OCT technique to optimize X-ray units imaging (i.e., in terms of image resolution, radiation dose, or contrast). Two types of commercially available and widely used X-ray units are considered. To adjust their parameters, a protocol is developed to employ OCT images of dental conditions that are documented on high (i.e., less than 10 μm) resolution OCT images (both B-scans/cross sections and 3D reconstructions) but are hardly identified on the 200 to 75 μm resolution panoramic or CBCT radiographs. The optimized calibration of the X-ray unit includes choosing appropriate values for the anode voltage and current intensity of the X-ray tube, as well as the patient’s positioning, in order to reach the highest possible X-rays resolution at a radiation dose that is safe for the patient. The optimization protocol is developed in vitro on OCT images of extracted teeth and is further applied in vivo for each type of dental investigation. Optimized radiographic results are compared with un-optimized previously performed radiographs. Also, we show that OCT can permit a rigorous comparison between two (types of) X-ray units. In conclusion, high-quality dental images are possible using low radiation doses if an optimized protocol, developed using OCT, is applied for each type of dental investigation. Also, there are situations when the X-ray technology has drawbacks for dental diagnosis or treatment assessment. In such situations, OCT proves capable to provide qualitative images.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5453
Author(s):  
Hwa-Seob Song ◽  
Jae-Hong Woo ◽  
Jong-Yun Won ◽  
Byung-Ju Yi

Conventional vascular intervention (VI) procedures are typically performed manually under exposure to X-rays, whereby several problems are presented that need to be addressed owing to the patients and doctors being exposed to large amounts of radiation. In such cases, employing radiation protection units is not a long-term solution to avoid physical damage. Therefore, to overcome these issues, we propose a robotic VI system in this study. Moreover, we compare the extent of radiation exposure in the case of the conventional manual VI procedure with that in the case of the robotic procedure. The radiation exposure is then analyzed from the perspective of the doctor. Subsequently, the results of usability tests for two proposed master devices are presented in terms of the NASA task load index (NASA-TLX) and the system usability scale (SUS) score. To verify the effectiveness of the robotic VI system, animal experiments are conducted using a pig model. Among the two types of master devices tested with the proposed robotic VI system, the ergonomically designed 2-degree-of-freedom master device is found to be more effective than the joystick-type device in terms of the usability test scores. Hence, the proposed robotic VI procedure is shown to be advantageous in terms of reducing radiation exposure and improving usability.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young‐Suk Choi ◽  
Joonsung Lee ◽  
Han‐Sol Lee ◽  
Jae Eun Song ◽  
Dong‐Hyun Kim ◽  
...  

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