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The lancet oncology · Feb 2025
Global linear accelerator requirements and personalised country recommendations: a cross-sectional, population-based study.
The Linear Accelerator Shortage Index (LSI) is a practical tool for prioritising the deployment of linear accelerators (LINACs) in various regions within a country. The LSI reflects the ratio of LINAC demand to current availability. The aim of this study was to use the LSI to predict global LINAC needs and classify countries according to the degree of radiotherapy shortage (LINAC shortage grade). ⋯ None.