PURPOSE: To analyze the recent citation trend and to find a way to improve impact factor (IF) of the Journal of Korean Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (JKSTRO) by analysis of Korean Medical Citation Index (KoMCI) citation data of JKSTRO and comparison with that of mean citation data of all journals enlisted on KoMCI (KoMCI journals) during 2000-2005. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All citation data of entire journals enlisted on KoMCI and JKSTRO from 2000 to 2005 were obtained from KoMCI. The trend of total and annual number of published articles and reference citations, total citations and self-citations per paper, IF and impact factor excluding self-citations (ZIF) were described and compared on both KoMCI journals and JKSTRO. RESULTS: Annual number of published articles was decreased for 6 years on both KoMCI journals and JKSTRO (32% and 38% reduction rate). The number of Korean journal references per article is 1.6 papers on JKSTRO comparing to 2.0 papers on KoMCI journals. The percentage of Korean references/total references increased from 5.0% in 2000 to 7.7% in 2005 on JKSTRO and from 8.5% in 2000 to 10.1% on KoMCI journals. The number of total citations received/paper on JKSTRO (average 1.333) is smaller than that of KoMCI journals (average 1.694), there was an increased rate of 67% in 2005 comparing to 2000. The percentage of self-citations/total citations (average 72%) on JKSTRO is slightly higher than that of KoMCI journals (average 61%). IF of JKSTRO was gradually improved and 0.144, 0.125, 0.088, 0.107, 0.187, and 0.203 in 2000-2005 respectively. However, ZIF of JKSTRO is steadily decreased from 0.038 in 2000 to 0.013 in 2005 except 0.044 in 2004. CONCLUSION: IF of JKSTRO was slightly improved but had some innate problem of smaller number of citations received. To make JKSTRO as a highly cited journal, the awareness of academic status of JKSTRO and active participation of every member of JKSTRO including encouraging self-citations of papers published recent 2 years and submission of English written papers, and active academic cooperation with related academic societies.
Radiation Oncology*

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Radiation Oncology*

During last 2 decades, the need of new generation vaccine from encapsulated bacterial polysaccharide for preventing typhoid, pneumonia, Hib and menigococcal diseases… rose. Chemical vaccine has high safety, efficiency even in young children. Polysaccharide (conjugated) and making an ability to combine different antigens could prevent many diseases. This is the right way to reduce the times of injection and lower the prices to serve well
vaccines ; Radiation

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Radiation Oncology*

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Radiation, Ionizing

Background: The ionizing radiation produced by X-ray baggage scanners may cause harmful health effects to the health of occupational workers and members of the public. Hence, the International Commission on Radiological Protection recommends that radiation exposures from X-ray baggage scanners be kept as low as reasonably achievable. Objectives: This study was done to assess the occupational risk from the measured ambient radiation from anti-crime X-ray scanners from a hotel and a port facility in Metro Manila. This was done by comparing the measured radiation levels with the acceptable limits required by the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research (CDRRHR) –Department of Health (DOH) – Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Methodology: Ambient radiation of X-ray baggage scanners from Manila North Harbour Port Inc. (MNHPI) and Marriott Hotel Manila (MHM) were measured using RaySafe Xi survey detector while both machines were in operation. Measurements were done at a five-cm distance from the surface of the scanner console, front, back, left, and right sides. Peak measurements of ambient radiation were then obtained to overestimate the scattered radiation dose received by the worker assigned to the scanner. Values from the peak measurement were then compared with the limits set by the CDRRHR-DOH-FDA. Results: The maximum measured ambient radiations at 5 cm from the surface of the machine were 0.590 μSv/hr and 3.519 μSv/hr from MNHPI and MHM, respectively. Both peak measurements were less than the 5.000 μSv/hr limit set by the CDRRHR-DOH-FDA. Conclusion Measurements from both facilities are within the required limit of the 5 μSv/hr at 5 cm distance from the external surface of the X-ray baggage scanner, set by the CDRRHR-DOH-FDA. It was also seen that the calculated annual occupation dose of the operator is within the limits set by ICRP. It is also recommended to study measuring at other distances from the surface of the scanner to determine whether safety protocols should be reassessed.
Radiation Protection

As a kind of class II medical device, medical optical radiation protective eyewears should meet the requirements of safety and effectiveness. In this study, the evaluation system of medical optical radiation protective eyewears is established. Combined with the medical device registration unit division guidelines, the classification method of medical optical radiation protective eyewears is given. Medical optical radiation protective eyewears are not only assembled spectacles, but also have special optical radiation protection performance. The performance evaluation method of medical optical radiation protective eyewears and the evaluation method of shelf life for medical optical radiation protective eyewears are given.
Radiation Protection

: In rare cases with no clinical practice guidelines available, the approach heavily relies on small studies, reports, and professional experience based on sound clinical judgement from available data. : We present a case of a 52-year-old male radiation technologist with a 5-year history of pancytopenia diagnosed with radiation-induced marrow aplasia after presenting with bilateral lower extremity weakness and numbness. MRI revealed spinal EMH along T3 to T12. He was given steroids and radiation therapy (RT) of 18Gy in 10 fractions with improvement in sensory status at 4th session of RT and was discharged with steroid on tapering and maintenance of eltrombopag. BM aplasia following chronic low-level radiation exposure results from the accumulation of cytogenetic abnormalities over time. EMH is a compensatory mechanism for BM aplasia, the diagnosis of which is established by MRI. In spinal EMH, transverse myelopathy occurs from spinal cord compression (SCC). As of writing and with our literature-search, spinal EMH has never been reported in patients with aplastic anemia or radiation-related BM aplasia. With the paucity of available data, there is currently no specific guidelines in managing BM aplasia from radiation and consequent SCC. However, as with most cases of SCC, radiotherapy, steroids, and surgical decompression are viable options. This case report will add to the very small pool of information on EMH from radiation-induced BM aplasia and its approach to management especially in this rare, never-before-reported presentation.
Human ; radiation

Background: To respond to the pandemic, many societies, including the American Society for Radiation Therapy (ASTRO), the United Kingdom’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), and the Philippine Radiation Oncology Society (PROS), recommended guidelines to allow for continued safe delivery of oncologic services. Yet, the delivery of radiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic remains a challenge. Objective: To describe the situation of radiotherapy delivery in Metro Manila (NCR) during the COVID-19-related quarantine. Specifically, the objectives were to determine: (1) how the radiotherapy providers implemented the recommended changes, (2) if these implemented changes allowed the hospitals to operate with pre-COVID capacities, and (3) the causative factors of treatment interruptions if these were present. Additionally, in the face of treatment interruptions, the authors sought to put forth recommendations to decrease treatment interruptions. Methods: Investigators gathered data on the prevailing situation of RT services in their respective institutions during the strictest period of quarantine — Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ). Patients aged 18-70 years old who missed at least one fraction during the ECQ from March 16 – April 15, 2020, were invited to participate in a phone survey to determine factors contributing to treatment interruptions. Results: All the institutions implemented global recommendations to adapt to the pandemic, including infection control measures, telemedicine, and modification of RT plans. Despite this, most institutions had increased treatment interruptions during ECQ. The percentage of patients with interruptions was also much higher during the ECQ (66.37%) than during the pre-COVID month (30.56%). Among 142 patients unable to continue treatment, there were no significant differences in demographic variable and oncologic profile rates. The majority were more worried about getting COVID-19 than missing RT. The most common factor for treatment interruptions was transportation, followed by fear of getting COVID-19. Conclusion Compliance with global recommendations is not enough to ensure that the patients who require radiotherapy will receive it. Based on institutional and patient results, the causative factors of interruptions included suspension of services, lack of transportation, and anxiety of patients and staff. Especially in low-resource settings, recommendations are to use available resources as efficiently as possible by having an organized referral system, providing transportation or nearby accommodation for patients and staff, and communicating effectively to reassure patients that radiotherapy can be continued safely.
radiotherapy ; radiation therapy ; radiation oncology

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Brain ; Radiation Injuries