(Md. Rafiqul Islam, Tohoku University, Japan) Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment modalities for cancer. It uses ionizing radiation to eradicate malignant tumor cells, either as a standalone treatment…
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PhD Abstracts 1: Dosimetric Aspects of Modern Radiotherapy Techniques in Thoracic Cancers
(Jagadheeskumar, N, Vellore Institute of Technology, India) The aim of this research work is to dosimetrically compare the different radiotherapy delivery techniques available at present to treat thoracic tumours. In…
Professional News & Updates 2: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Physics Guideline
Artificial intelligence (AI) encompasses a range of technologies designed to enable machines to perform tasks that typically require human cognitive functions, such as learning and decision-making. Coined in 1956 at…
Professional News & Updates 1: International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-4)
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is organizing the fourth International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-4), following the successes of ICARO-1, ICARO-2, and ICARO-3 held in 2009, 2017,…
Report: We focus on people—advanced product design in radiotherapy
Patients often come face to face with a variety of technical equipment in radiotherapy, large devices in particular. This environment, intimidating in both its complexity and technology, can itself generate…
Report: RTI Group: Next Generation kV/Dose Meter for High Accuracy Mammography QA
Experience the groundbreaking new detector technology with best-ever accuracy, for the most efficient measurements of kVp, HVL, dose and beyond in Mammography. X-ray Diagnostic Mammography In mammography screening, high-quality diagnostic…
Report: Best Practice: How to Choose the Right Detector for Your Water Phantom
Imagine your department has just purchased a new state-of-the-art water phantom. It is standing right in front of you in the dimly lit linac room, ready and eager to perform…
Activity Report 2. BMPS, Bangladesh
11thAnnual Conference of Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (ACBMPS-2023) (Md Akhtaruzzaman, Md Mokhlesur Rahman) The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) organized its 11thAnnual Conference on Medical Physics, which took place on…
Activity Report 1. SCMPCR’s, Bangladesh
SCMPCR’s Hands-On Training Provides New Insights (Nahida Sultana, Medical Physicist, Alo Bhubon Trust (Alo-BT)) Modern medical technology and sophisticated physics ideas are combined in medical physics to diagnose and cure…
NMO Activity Report 2, Bangladesh
Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) Celebrates International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2024 The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) proudly celebrated International Medical Physics Week (IMPW-24) from April 22to 26, 2024.…