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The least-intensity feasible solution for aperture-based inverse planning in radiation therapy by Xiao, Y, Michalski, D, Galvin, J M, Censor, Y

“…Aperture-based inverse planning (ABIP) for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment planning starts with external radiation fields (beams) that…”
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Analytical solutions for mining induced horizontal stress in floors of coal mining panels by Zhao, Chongbin, Hebblewhite, B.K, Galvin, J.M

“…From the computational mechanics point of view, analytical solutions for any practical engineering problem are very valuable and important because (1) any…”
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Genetic parameters for various random regression models to describe total sperm cells per ejaculate over the reproductive lifetime of boars by Oh, S. H, See, M. T, Long, T. E, Galvin, J. M

“…The objective of this study was to model the variances and covariances of total sperm cells per ejaculate (TSC) over the reproductive lifetime of AI boars…”
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A comparison of multileaf-collimator and alloy-block field shaping by Galvin, J M, Han, K, Cohen, R

“…The purpose of this report was to compare the dose distribution at a field edge defined with divergent alloy blocks to the distribution obtained with a…”
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Combining multileaf fields to modulate fluence distributions by Galvin, J M, Chen, X G, Smith, R M

“…A method for modulating beam fluence from a linear accelerator is discussed. The beam modulation is accomplished remotely using a multileaf collimator and does…”
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Variation of clinical target volume definition in three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy for prostate cancer by Valicenti, R K, Sweet, J W, Hauck, W W, Hudes, R S, Lee, T, Dicker, A P, Waterman, F M, Anne, P R, Corn, B W, Galvin, J M

“…Currently, three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) planning relies on the interpretation of computed tomography (CT) axial images for defining…”
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Reproductive performance in relation to uterine and embryonic traits during early gestation in Meishan, Large White and crossbred sows by Galvin, J M, Wilmut, I, Day, B N, Ritchie, M, Thomson, M, Haley, C S

“…Previous studies have shown that females of the Chinese Meishan breed and of their F 1 cross with European Large White pigs are very prolific, producing about…”
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Improved methods for determination of variability in patient positioning for radiation therapy using simulation and serial portal film measurements by Rosenthal, S A, Galvin, J M, Goldwein, J W, Smith, A R, Blitzer, P H

“…Variability in patient positioning was determined by analyzing simulation and portal film measurements for 318 portals in 51 patients treated with external…”
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Evaluation of multileaf collimator design for a photon beam by Galvin, J M, Smith, A R, Moeller, R D, Goodman, R L, Powlis, W D, Rubenstein, J, Solin, L J, Michael, B, Needham, M, Huntzinger, C J

“…Various aspects of multileaf collimator (MLC) design are examined relative to clinical requirements. The characteristics studied included: (a) irregular field…”
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Long-term infection rates associated with the pectoral versus abdominal approach to cardioverter- defibrillator implants by Mela, Theofanie, McGovern, Brian A, Garan, Hasan, Vlahakes, Gus J, Torchiana, David F, Ruskin, Jeremy, Galvin, Joseph M

“…Infection is an uncommon (0% to 6.7%) but serious complication after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation. All ICD primary implants,…”
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Evaluation of In Vitro Effects of 50 and 60 Hz Magnetic Fields in Regional EMF Exposure Facilities by Boorman, Gary A., Owen, Russell D., Lotz, W. Gregory, Galvin, Jr, Michael J.

“…Boorman, G. A., Owen, R. D., Lotz, W. G. and Galvin, M. J., Jr. Evaluation of In Vitro Effects of 50 and 60 Hz Magnetic Fields in Regional EMF Exposure…”
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Influence of ovarian steroids on relaxin-induced uterine growth in ovariectomized gilts by Hall, J A, Cantley, T C, Galvin, J M, Day, B N, Anthony, R V

“…This study examined the influence of ovarian steroids on the uterotropic actions of relaxin (RLX) in ovariectomized prepubertal gilts. Ovariectomized gilts…”
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Positional stability of sources during low-dose-rate brachytherapy for cervical carcinoma by Corn, B W, Galvin, J M, Soffen, E M, Henze, G, Schwaibold, F

“…A presumed advantage of high dose rate gynecologic applicators is the fixed relationship maintained between applicator and anatomic structures during the brief…”
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Field edge smoothing for multileaf collimators by Galvin, J M, Leavitt, D D, Smith, A A

“…To smooth the scalloped dose pattern that occurs for stepped leaves at a treatment field edge defined by a multileaf collimator. Fields with centers shifted…”
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Effects of blood contamination on equine peritoneal fluid analysis by Malark, J A, Peyton, L C, Galvin, M J

“…Peritoneal fluid and blood was collected from 8 healthy adult horses. Four 1-ml aliquots of peritoneal fluid from each horse were then contaminated with 0 ml…”
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Estimates of genetic correlations between production and semen traits in boar by Oh, S.H, See, M.T, Long, T.E, Galvin, J.M

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Calculation and prescription of dose for total body irradiation by Galvin, J M

“…The use of large total body fields creates a unique set of problems that stress the accuracy of techniques routinely used for dose calculation. This paper…”
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A new technique for positioning tangential fields by Galvin, J M, Powlis, W, Fowble, B, Goodman, R L

“…A technique that eliminates the use of a mechanical "breast-bridge" for positioning tangential fields for treatment of the intact breast or chest wall has been…”
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Contouring structures for 3-dimensional treatment planning by Dowsett, R J, Galvin, J M, Cheng, E, Smith, R, Epperson, R, Harris, R, Henze, G, Needham, M, Payne, R, Peterson, M A

“…Three-dimensional (3-D) treatment planning is a labor-intensive process with contouring of the target volume and critical normal tissues being a significant…”
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Evolution of drug resistance in CCRF-CEM human leukemia cells selected by intermittent methotrexate exposure by McGuire, J J, Haile, W H, Russell, C A, Galvin, J M, Shane, B

“…A clinically relevant mechanism of acquired methotrexate (MTX) resistance is decreased MTX polyglutamate (MTXGn) synthesis (McCloskey et al. J. Biol. Chem…”
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