Publications by authors named "C A Karle"
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- Spot-scanning hadron arc radiation therapy (SHArc) is a new technique for delivering ion beams that may improve the precision of radiation treatment and the distribution of energy within tumors.
- The study involved creating and testing treatment plans in a material that mimics human tissue, verifying dose delivery with tools, and assessing the impact on A549 lung cancer cells in different oxygen conditions.
- Results indicated that SHArc effectively matches planned radiation doses and appears promising for targeting tumors that are resistant to standard radiation due to low oxygen levels, while offering lower surrounding tissue radiation compared to other methods.
Background: The role of radiolytic oxygen consumption for the in-vitro "Ultra-High Dose Rate" (UHDR) sparing and in-vivo FLASH effect is subject to active debate, but data on key dependencies such as the radiation quality are lacking.
Purpose: The influence of "dose-averaged Linear Energy Transfer" (LETd) and dose rate on radiolytic oxygen consumption was investigated by monitoring the oxygen concentration during irradiation with electrons, protons, helium, carbon, and oxygen ions at UHDR and "Standard Dose Rates" (SDR).
Methods: Sealed "Bovine Serum Albumin" (BSA) 5% samples were exposed to 15 Gy of electrons and protons, and for the first time helium, carbon, and oxygen ions with LETd values of 1, 5.
Digital health solutions, applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and new technologies, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging and cardiac human genetics are currently being validated in cardiac healthcare pathways. They show promising approaches for improving existing healthcare structures in the future by strengthening the focus on predictive, preventive and personalized medicine. In addition, the accompanying use of digital health applications will become increasingly more important in the future healthcare, especially in patients with chronic diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe possibility of outpatient implantation of defibrillators, devices for cardiac resynchronization, and event recorders (collectively called cardiac implantable electronic devices, CIEDs) is becoming increasingly important. In Germany, only a few options for outpatient implantation are currently realized. Furthermore, there is a lack of uniform, recognized, and binding quality criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Augmented reality improves planning and execution of surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a 3D augmented reality hologram in live parotic surgery. Another goal was to develop an accuracy measuring instrument and to determine the accuracy of the system.
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