IMPROVE DOSIMETRIC OUTCOME IN STAGE III NON-SMALL-CELL LUNG CANCER TREATMENT USING SPOT-SCANNING PROTON ARC (SPARC) THERAPY

Improve dosimetric outcome in stage III non-small-cell lung cancer treatment using spot-scanning proton arc (SPArc) therapy

Abstract Background To evaluate spot-scanning proton arc therapy (SPArc) and multi-field robust optimized intensity modulated proton therapy (RO-IMPT) in treating stage III non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.Methods Two groups of stage IIIA or IIIB NSCLC patients (group 1: eight patients with tumor motion less than 5 mm; group 2: six patie

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Identification of different trypanosome species in the mid-guts of tsetse flies of the Malanga (Kimpese) sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract Background The Malanga sleeping sickness focus of the Democratic Republic of Congo has shown an epidemic evolution of disease during the last century.However, following case detection and treatment, the prevalence of the disease decreased considerably.No active survey has been undertaken in this focus for a couple of years.To understand th

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The Effect of Caulerpa Cylindracea Extract on Histopathology Depiction of Male Rattus Norvegicus Gaster Mucosa Induced by Indomethacin

ABSTRACT Background: A lot of food can repair gastric mucosal damage.For example, sea grapes or the Caulerpa cylindracea with its flavonoid content.Anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer effect can reduce gastric lesions due to ulcerogenic agents.Indomethacin is used to induce gastric ulcers in experimental animals.Based on this background, this study wa

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