February 07, 2020

Hormesis Podcast #7 - Big Data: Headbutt your way into medicine...

February 07, 2020/ Nicholas Sperling

In this episode Sean and Nick lead our discussion of Big Data as it relates to Radiation Oncology medical physics. The discussion ranges from reasons to buy in, how we are starting to do it, and how we can proceed as a field in light of big data analytics.

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References:

Matuszak, M. M., Fuller, C. D., Yock, T. I., Hess, C. B., McNutt, T., Jolly, S., Gabriel, P., Mayo, C. S., Thor, M., Caissie, A., Rao, A., Owen, D., Smith, W., Palta, J., Kapoor, R., Hayman, J., Waddle, M., Rosenstein, B., Miller, R., … Feng, M. (2018). Performance/outcomes data and physician process challenges for practical big data efforts in radiation oncology. Medical Physics, 45(10), e811–e819. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.13136

Mackie, T. R., Jackson, E. F., & Giger, M. (2018). Opportunities and challenges to utilization of quantitative imaging: Report of the AAPM practical big data workshop. Medical Physics, 45(10), e820–e828. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.13135

Mayo, C., Phillips, M., McNutt, T., Palta, J., Dekker, A., Miller, R., Xiao, Y., Moran, J., Matuszak, M., Gabriel, P., Ayan, A., Prisciandaro, J., Thor, M., Dixit, N., Popple, R., Killoran, J., Kaleba, E., Kantor, M., Ruan, D., … Lawrence, T. (2018). Treatment data and technical process challenges for practical big data efforts in radiation oncology. Medical Physics, 45(10), e793–e810. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.13114

McNutt, T. R., Bowers, M., Cheng, Z., Han, P., Hui, X., Moore, J., … Quon, H. (2018). Practical data collection and extraction for big data applications in radiotherapy. Medical Physics, 45(10), e863–e869. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.12817

El Naqa, I., Ruan, D., Valdes, G., Dekker, A., McNutt, T., Ge, Y., … Ten Haken, R. (2018). Machine learning and modeling: Data, validation, communication challenges. Medical Physics, 45(10), e834–e840. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.12811

Raghupathi, W., & Raghupathi, V. (2014). Big data analytics in healthcare: promise and potential. Health Information Science and Systems, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/2047-2501-2-3

Spector-Bagdady, K., & Jagsi, R. (2018). Big data, ethics, and regulations: Implications for consent in the learning health system. Medical Physics, 45(10), e845–e847. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.12707

Traverso, A., van Soest, J., Wee, L., & Dekker, A. (2018). The radiation oncology ontology (ROO): Publishing linked data in radiation oncology using semantic web and ontology techniques. Medical Physics, 45(10), e854–e862. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.12879

Vikram, B. (2018). Perspectives on potential research benefits from big data efforts in Radiation Oncology. Medical Physics, 45(10), e848–e849. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.13109

Zou, W., Geng, H., Teo, B. K., Finlay, J., & Xiao, Y. (2018). NCTN clinical trial standardization for radiotherapy through IROC and CIRO. Medical Physics, 45(10), e850–e853. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.12873

December 23, 2019

Hormesis Podcast #6 - IT in Medicine; Turn it off and on again...

December 23, 2019/ Nicholas Sperling

In this episode, Sean and Nick discuss IT in medicine, and are joined by Andrea and Alison for their experiences.
References:

Siochi, R. A., Balter, P., Bloch, C. D., Bushe, H. S., Mayo, C. S., Curran, B. H., ... & Stern, R. L. (2009). Information technology resource management in radiation oncology. Journal of applied clinical medical physics, 10(4), 16-35. https://doi.org/10.1120/jacmp.v10i4.3116

NEMA DICOM Standard: http://dicom.nema.org/medical/dicom/current/output/html/part01.html

Crash Course Computer Science: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLME-KWdxI8dcaHSzzRsNuOLXtM2Ep_C7a

September 24, 2019

Hormesis Podcast #5 - True Grit - A Recounting of the Radium Girls

September 24, 2019/ Nicholas Sperling

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In this episode of the Hormesis Podcast, co-hosts Alison and Andrea discuss the Radium Girls by Kate Moore. For more listening enjoyment, focused on the history and social implications of the story, check out the podcast episode by Stuff You Missed in History Class.

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July 23, 2019

Hormesis Podcast #3 - The Definition of Insanity...and TG-218

July 23, 2019/ Nicholas Sperling

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In this Episode, Andrea and Sean discuss the report from AAPM TG-218, “Tolerance limits and methodologies for IMRT measurement-based verification QA.” They review some of the TG Report, the report recommendations, and the background of IMRT QA. The hosts share their thoughts and experiences on the IMRT QA process and its impact on clinical outcomes.

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Miften et al. “Tolerance limits and methodologies for IMRT measurement-based verification QA: Recommendations of AAPM TG-218.” Med Phys. 45(4). 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/mp.12810]
Low et al. “Dosimetry tools and techniques for IMRT.” Med Phys. 38(3). 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3514120]
Ezzel et al. “IMRT commissioning: Multiple institution planning and dosimetry comparison, a report of AAPM TG-119.” Med Phys. 36(11). 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3238104]
Nelms et al. “Per-beam, planar IMRT QA passing rates do not predict clinically relevant patient dose errors.” Med Phys. 38(2). 2011. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3544657]

July 08, 2019

Hormesis Podcast #2 - Medical Physics 3.0

July 08, 2019/ Nicholas Sperling

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Hormesis Podcast #2 - Medical Physics 3.0 - Where do we want to go?

In this episode, co-hosts Andrea and Nick talk about the implementation of medical physics 3.0, what it means for the medical physicist, why it is necessary and ways you can implement some of the ideas in your clinic. Join Andrea and Nick for a discussion about the necessity, purpose of this movement.

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[1] Medical Physics 3.0, AAPM https://w3.aapm.org/medphys30/index.php

[2] Samei, E. , Pawlicki, T. , Bourland, D. , Chin, E. , Das, S. , Fox, M. , Freedman, D. J., Hangiandreou, N. , Jordan, D. , Martin, M. , Miller, R. , Pavlicek, W. , Pavord, D. , Schober, L. , Thomadsen, B. and Whelan, B. (2018), “Redefining and reinvigorating the role of physics in clinical medicine: A Report from the AAPM Medical Physics 3.0 Ad Hoc Committee.” Med. Phys., vol. 45: 783-789. [DOI: 10.1002/mp.13087]

[3] Samei, Ehsan, and Michael D Mills. “Medical Physics 3.0, physics for every patient.” Journal of applied clinical medical physics vol. 19,6 4-5. 19 Oct. 2018, [doi:10.1002/acm2.12484]

July 02, 2019

Hormesis Podcast #1 - End of the medical physics residency crunch?

July 02, 2019/ Nicholas Sperling

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In this episode, co-hosts Sean and Alison discuss whether the number of residency spots is appropriate for the demand of medical physicists in today’s market. This episode was sparked by the recent AAPM newsletter article [1], a MEDPHYS ad for a residency that charges tuition (April 1, 2019), the document that started it all: the 2010 Career Model [2], and more [3-5].

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[1] Dobbins, Jim. “Education Council’s Report.” AAPM Newsletter, Volume 44 No. 2, March 2019. https://w3.aapm.org/newsletter/posts/2019/mar-apr/

[2] AAPM Professional Council. “Workforce Study and Professional Survey Validation.” April 14, 2011. https://www.aapm.org/pubs/studies.asp

[3] AAPM. “Professional Survey Report Calendar Year 2017.” https://www.aapm.org/pubs/protected_files/surveys/AAPM-Salary17.pdf

[4] A variety of other salary surveys were also discussed and can be found at the AAPM site here: https://www.aapm.org/pubs/surveys.asp.

[5] Clark, B. “CAMPEP Graduate Program Report.” 2017 AAPM Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. http://campep.org/2017AnnualGraduateReport.pdf

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