OCPM - Série de conférences sur l'imagerie 2024-2025
La série de conférences sur l'imagerie médicale est conçue pour répondre à la diversité de nos membres (à la fois en termes de modalités et de géographie) et présentera un mélange de principes fondamentaux, de recherche de pointe et de nouvelles technologies d'imagerie. Le Dr Peter Watson du Centre universitaire de santé McGill, responsable de la série, animera chaque conférence interactive où interviendront des professeurs de renommée internationale.
Ne manquez pas cette occasion de formation continue axée sur l'imagerie !
Format :
- Anglais
- Virtuel sur Zoom
- Conférence de 60 minutes
La participation est ouverte à tous, avec des réductions pour les membres de l'OCPM et les personnes intéressées par l'achat de l'ensemble de la série.
Enregistrement
L'inscription à une seule conférence ne coûte que 60 dollars pour les membres de l'OCPM et 85 dollars pour les non-membres. Les membres de l'OCPM peuvent obtenir les 5 conférences pour seulement 210 $ et 310 $ pour les non-membres. Les étudiants doivent se connecter à leur compte pour bénéficier de l'inscription gratuite.
Calendrier des conférences :
En anglais seulement.
21 october 2024 13h00 - 14h00 ET |
Operating a Value-driven Medical Physics Consulting Practice in Canada: Perspectives and Experiences |
25 november 2024 13h00 - 14h00 ET |
Safety Considerations for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ives Levesque, McGill University Magnetic resonance imaging is often described as the “safe” modality, largely due to the absence of ionizing radiation. But, magnetic field interactions give rise to multiple hazards that have led to serious incidents. While modern MR systems are designed with many features that enhance patient and staff safety, safety in the MR environment ultimately relies heavily on human factors to mitigate risk. In this presentation, I will briefly review some basic principles of MR safety before delving into my activities in this area. I will describe my efforts in clinical MR safety at the McGill University Health Centre, touching on policy, procedures, training, and patient screening. Following this I will describe my research activities in MR safety. These include (1) a recent review of patient screening practices at the Department of Radiation Oncology of the McGill University Health Centre, (2) work of AAPM Task Group 334 on MR safety considerations for radiation therapy accessories, (3) the quantitative assessment of MR safety guidance based on the hierarchy of hazard controls, and (4) a comparative review of environmental assumptions commonly seen in clinical MR safety guidance. |
27 janvier 2025 13h00 - 14h00 ET |
Image quality and quantification study of I-123 MIBG imaging using CZT SPECT/CT system The SPECT/CT camera equipped with a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) detector is gradually replacing traditional NaI(Tl) systems due to its potential to deliver enhanced image contrast, resolution, and sensitivity while enabling faster scans or lower-dose procedures. This advancement is well established for Tc-99m scans; however, there is limited information on I-123 imaging, which is the primary method for neuroblastoma diagnosis, particularly in pediatric cases where lower doses are used compared to adults. Recently, a dedicated CZT camera was suspected to have image artifacts related to cold (no activity uptake) and hot (unexpected activity uptake) areas within the I-123 image volume, as reported by our Nuclear Medicine (NM) Physician, highlighting the need for camera performance evaluation for I-123 scans. Beyond image quality, the quantification of lesion uptake may enhance therapy monitoring for neuroblastoma. In this presentation, we will share our experience on camera performance evaluation, investigation of image quality and quantification of I-123 imaging, delivered from both phantom and patient studies. The GE NM/CT 670 CZT camera, equipped with a wide energy high resolution (WEHR45) collimator, was utilized in these studies. For phantom studies, the standard Jaszczak phantom, with/without cold spheres and rods, was used to assess image quality, while the NEMA IEC phantom with radioactive spheres was employed for further evaluation of both image quality and quantification by evaluating background variability, contrast-to-noise ratio, and contrast recovery coefficients across different signal-to-background ratios. The impact of scatter correction via the triple-energy-window method was also examined. These results were then compared to the images obtained from NaI detector of the same SPECT/CT model. The feasibility of using the CZT camera for I-123 scans will be discussed based on both phantom studies and clinical pediatric scans, along with recommendations for annual quality control and clinical scanning protocols. |
24 février 2025 13h00 - 14h00 ET |
Framing Risk and Benefit in Medical Imaging Rebecca Milman, University of Colorado School of Medicine Much of modern clinical medical imaging is a continuous evaluation of benefits and risks associated with various exams. While most would agree that there are clear benefits and risks, these are often difficult to quantify. This presentation will delve into how benefits and risks are often discussed, the limited quantitative data currently available, and the uncertainty in existing knowledge. Finally, we will explore the effect this has on policy and clinical practice, including the use of dose metrics, patient shielding, and patient interactions. |
31 mars 2025 13h00 - 14h00 ET |
Advancing Gynecological Imaging: The Role of Hybrid AI in Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis |
Full Series | 210,00 $ + taxe(s) | ||
Single Session | 60,00 $ + taxe(s) | ||
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Full Series | 310,00 $ + taxe(s) | ||
Single Session | 85,00 $ + taxe(s) | ||
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