Objective
The objective of the project is to produce a report on absorbed dose determination and quantitative evaluation of image quality in computed tomography (CT). Interaction between the two factors (patient dose and image quality) is one of the main subjects discussed in the report. A review of CT technology (i.e. CT principle, incremental, spiral/helical, multi-slice spiral CT) is presented first, followed by a survey of the clinical practice and applications of CT (including use of trast agents, multiphase scanning, CT screening for colon, lung cancer, coronary artery calcification, whole body health screening). The following chapter deals with dose issues in CT. The stress is put on quantities and units (basic and derived), their clear definition, their limits of applicability in order to avoid any ambiguity when reporting and comparing the results. Dosimetry in CT is particularly complex and specific methods and quantities (or indexes) are needed. These are discussed, compared and recommendations are made based on the most recent scientific data. Information from measurements in phantoms and patients are reviewed An important part of the report deals with compromises between patient dose and image quality implying objective and subjective measures of image quality and tained amount of relevant clinical information. In that respect, the factors influencing image quality are carefully analysed. Finally, future developments are sidered, such as more detector rows, e beam CT, flat panel CT.
Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
CORDIS classifies projects with EuroSciVoc, a multilingual taxonomy of fields of science, through a semi-automatic process based on NLP techniques. See: The European Science Vocabulary.
- medical and health sciences clinical medicine oncology lung cancer
- engineering and technology medical engineering diagnostic imaging computed tomography
You need to log in or register to use this function
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
EURATOMCALLOPEN
See other projects for this call
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Coordinator
LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE
Belgium
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.