University of Newcastle, University Drive, Newcastle, 2308, New South Wales, Australia.
Published: October 2024
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The aim of this work was to evaluate results of a remote electronic portal imaging based dosimetric auditing method using Task-Group 218 clinical gamma evaluation criteria (3%,2 mm, 10% dose threshold). For intensity modulated radiation therapy the results were (mean ± 1 SD) 97.9 ± 4.5% with 31/34 audits passing (optimal level, 95%) and 3/34 audits failing (action level, 90%). For volumetric modulated arc therapy the results were 98.5 ± 2.3% with 32/36 audits passing (optimal level) and 4/36 passing (tolerance level, 90% and 95%). The audit has been successfully applied globally for clinical trial quality assurance.
This study presents an innovative approach to cuffless blood pressure prediction by integrating speech and demographic features. With a focus on non-invasive monitoring, especially in remote regions, our model harnesses speech signals and demographic data to accurately estimate blood pressure. We found a strong correlation between our predictive model and early-stage high blood pressure, highlighting its potential for early detection.
The aim of this work was to evaluate results of a remote electronic portal imaging based dosimetric auditing method using Task-Group 218 clinical gamma evaluation criteria (3%,2 mm, 10% dose threshold). For intensity modulated radiation therapy the results were (mean ± 1 SD) 97.9 ± 4.
Background: Global warming presents major public health challenges, with healthcare transportation significantly contributing to carbon dioxide equivalent emissions (eCO). While the greenhouse effects of anaesthetic gases are well-documented, the eCO of pre-anaesthesia consultations remains underexplored. This study aims to evaluate and propose strategies to reduce the carbon impact of these consultations at a Tertiary University Hospital.
Research Group Cognition and Plasticity, Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig 04103, Germany; Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Wilhelm Wundt Institute for Psychology, Leipzig University, Leipzig 04109, Germany.
The simultaneous combination of TMS with fMRI has emerged as a promising means to investigate the direct interaction between stimulation-induced changes at the behavioral and neural activity level. This enables the investigation of whole brain neurobehavioral interactions underlying cognitive disruption or facilitation. Yet to date, the literature on interleaved TMS-fMRI in cognitive neuroscience is sparse and neuromodulatory patterns of different TMS protocols are still poorly understood.
Background: Cancer-treatment toxicity is common and symptoms must be identified quickly and accurately. Since symptom reporting during consultations is hampered by time constraints and patient/oncologist biases, patient-reported outcome-measure (PROM) questionnaires are useful. A strong shift to at-home cancer treatment has led to growing interest in remote symptom monitoring via electronic-PROMs (ePROMs).
