james@rover.bsd.uchicago.edu (04/27/89)
First, I would like to thank the people who responded favorably to the idea for creation of the group. I feel that there is enough interest that I sent for the general guidelines for creation of a newsgroup, and will now begin to follow them: (The following is only slightly different from my original postings): I would like to call for a discussion on formation of a Medical Physics newsgroup (perhaps Sci.Med.Phys), which would deal with most applications of Physics in Medicine. Based on my own experiences in medical imaging and in the Graduate Program in Medical Physics that I am currently in, I would like to see features generally related to imaging and radiation therapy, but I can easily see the applicatbility to biophysics and related fields. Topics that I could contribute to a discussion of would include: Basic interactions of radiation with matter " " living systems Methods of Generating diagnostic information (eg. design of imaging systems) This includes: NMR (MRI) imaging systems CT (computed tomography) Projection Radiography (including angiography and the new MEGAVOLTAGE imaging systems in Radiation therapy, as well as computed Radiography) Ultrasound Nuclear medicine imaging systems (eg. Gamma Camera, PET, SPECT,...) Thermography All fields of analysis applied to medical images PACS and other diagnostic information communications systems So on Methods used in Radiation therapy, including: Simulation and verification methods 2D and 3D treatment planning Electrons, protons and assorted heavy ions Neutron therapy Quality assurance Brachytherapy Monoclonal Antibody imaging/treatment methods I know that many members of the AAPM (American Association of Physicists in Medicine) have access to NEWS. There is available a generic INTERNET mailing list, but I think it would be nice to: a) open discussion of ineteresting Medical Physics topics to interested persons outside of the field b) Let members on the list select what they wish to read At this point, I welcome all commentary on the possible formation of this group. Comments should be addressed to NEWS.GROUPS, and future commentary can be found there. The period for comments will be two weeks, after which a call for votes will probably be made. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, James Balter James@rover.Uchicago.edu "If the hat fits, slice it!"