Radiation Science and Technology

Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019

  • Streamlining the Workflow of Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) on Tomotherapy: Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre from India

    Vijay Palwe, Prakash Pandit, Rajnish Nagarkar

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 1-4
    Received: 18 February 2019
    Accepted: 30 March 2019
    Published: 4 June 2019
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    Abstract: Brain metastasis has become a major concern in the oncology fraternity. The use of conventional treatment approaches such as single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), hypofractionated stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), or whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) has been widely explored. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) has been widely used and known fo... Show More
  • Efficiency of Thermoluminescents Dosimeters for Patient Dose Assessment in Medical Radiology in Antananarivo

    Said Soudjay, Ramanandraibe Marie Jeanne, Ramanantsizehena Georgette Vololona, Raboanary Roland, Randriantseheno Hery Fanja, Rabesiranana Naivo, Randriamora Tiana Harimalala

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 5-10
    Received: 22 August 2019
    Accepted: 16 September 2019
    Published: 30 September 2019
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    Abstract: In radiation protection of patients and medical exposure control, the Radcal 3036 dosimeter is the standard device used for radiodiagnostic dosimetry in medical field. However, for various reasons, this device is not always available, resulting in service interruptions. This led us to assess the effectiveness of ThermoLuminescent Dosimeters (TLDs) ... Show More