Dosimetric Comparative Study between Single and Dual Isocenter Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Plans in Treatment of Multiple Lesions Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

Introduction: stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is the most proper treatment for multi lesions non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for enhanced good coverage and minimizing dose to organs at risk (OARs). This study aims to compare single and dual isocenter SBRT plans and discuss which technique we can use in multi lesions NSCLC. Material and Methods: Ten patients with multi targets NSCLC underwent two different SBRT treatment planning techniques including single isocenter and dual isocenter. We quantitatively assessed plans qualities by dose-volume metrics. Conformity index (CI), Confirmation Number (CN), heterogeneity index (HI), gradient distance (GD), Gradient index (GI), and maximum percentage dose at 2cm all around PTV ( ) were gathered, tallied, and statistically examined. OARs were evaluated and the dose to the normal lung was evaluated using V5, V10, V20, and mean lung dose (MLD). Results: There is an insignificant difference between single and dual isocenter plans in CI, CN, HI, GD, GI, and dose spillage where the mean distance between two lesions was 5.50 ± 1.50 cm, and the mean total volume of the planning target volume (PTV) was 42.60±21.33cc. For single and dual isocenter plans, the median MLD was 4.5(2-16)Gy and 4 (2-16)Gy respectively (p=0.25). Conclusion: Plan quality of single isocenter was equal to dual isocenter for SBRT treatment of multi lung lesions with maximum distances between them was 10 cm.  Dual isocenter took time during setup and matching for cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)

Effect of myrrh and thyme on Trichinella spiralis enteral and parenteral phases with inducible nitric oxide expression in mice

Trichinellosis is a serious disease with no satisfactory treatment. We aimed to assess the effect of myrrh (Commiphora molmol

Loss of chemical bonds induced by high doses of γ-radiation in a PADC polymer film: The influence of dose and dose rate on radiation chemical yields

International audienceLoss of chemical bonds induced by high doses of γ-radiation in a PADC polymer film: the influence of dose and dose rate on radiation chemical yields, Radiation Physics and Chemistry

Effect of myrrh and thyme on Trichinella spiralisenteral and parenteral phases with inducible nitric oxide expression in mice

Trichinellosis is a serious disease with no satisfactory treatment. We aimed to assess the effect of myrrh (Commiphora molmol) and, for the first time, thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) against enteral and encysted (parenteral) phases of Trichinella spiralis in mice compared with albendazole, and detect their effect on inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression. Oral administration of 500 mg/kg of myrrh and thyme led to adult reduction (90.9%, 79.4%), while 1,000 mg/kg led to larvae reduction (79.6%, 71.3%), respectively. Administration of 50 mg/kg of albendazole resulted in adult and larvae reduction (94.2%, 90.9%). Positive immunostaining of inflammatory cells infiltrating intestinal mucosa and submucosa of all treated groups was detected. Myrrh-treated mice showed the highest iNOS expression followed by albendazole, then thyme. On the other hand, both myrrh and thyme-treated groups showed stronger iNOS expression of inflammatory cells infiltrating and surrounding encapsulated T. spiralis larvae than albendazole treated group. In conclusion, myrrh and thyme extracts are highly effective against both phases of T. spiralis and showed strong iNOS expressions, especially myrrh which could be a promising alternative drug. This experiment provides a basis for further exploration of this plant by isolation and retesting the active principles of both extracts against different stages of T. spiralis