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ReviewBJR artificial intelligence2025

Artificial intelligence in radiation therapy: from imaging to delivery-a comprehensive review.

Kristen Duke, Nikos Papanikolaou

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Review in BJR artificial intelligence, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Artificial intelligence in respiratory medicine: From diagnosis to treatment and future directions.Chinese medical journal pulmonary and critical care medicine · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Kristen DukeDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1671-4385
Nikos PapanikolaouDepartment of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing radiotherapy by enhancing precision, efficiency, and personalization in patient care. AI offers innovative solutions to longstanding challenges in radiation oncology by streamlining workflows, improving treatment accuracy, and alleviating the burden of heavy workloads on healthcare professionals, which is particularly critical in addressing current staffing shortages. As AI continues to evolve, its applications in radiotherapy are expected to expand, underscoring the need for healthcare providers to understand its current uses and future potential. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of AI's role across all stages of the radiotherapy workflow, from imaging and treatment planning to quality assurance and delivery. By focusing on recent advancements and key areas of implementation, the review highlights how AI is transforming clinical workflows and improving patient outcomes. Additionally, this review addresses the critical topic of AI regulations and guidelines, which are essential for its safe and ethical integration into clinical practice. It also explores AI's applications in clinical trials, emphasizing its role in enhancing trial efficiency and reliability. By examining these aspects, this review offers a detailed overview of the current state of AI in radiotherapy and its potential to shape the future of cancer treatment.

Indexed as

artificial intelligenceclinical trialsdeep learningmachine learningpersonalized medicineradiation oncologyradiation therapyradiotherapyregulations

Identifiers

PMID42063996
PMCPMC13045683

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