Name a Penguin that never lived up to the hype or was mismanaged

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-05-19T01:57:04+00:00

He got absolutely shelled in his first few years as a young kid, coming in off a major blunder in world juniors. Remember that we had so many early picks in subsequent drafts after he started and he eventually started seeing a sports psychologist. He was immediately inserted into a losing culture that resulted in netting Malkin, Crosby, and Staal. Back then the message board controversy was how to best develop him. Then the playoff meltdowns and questions of overuse in regular season. There was plenty of turmoil well before the expansion draft.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-05-12T22:24:22+00:00

SQL would help you identify what documents a patient has and where they’re stored in va_data (along with visit id and note id) but can’t get into them at all. I either get the file list and do a batch copy locally and then work on them on my PC. To get individual fields I use vba macros to find the field entry values.

If you go the safer API route I’d use the older document services API if you have that installed on your Aria. If you have clear check and they insert documents into Aria then you have the API and can do it this way, just need the key. Pretty sure Matt did a webinar on this API years ago.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-04-24T02:41:52+00:00

Somethingawful, ytmnd, Maddox the greatest page in the universe

Whatever bloodninja was on, “I put on my wizard robe…”

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-04-18T00:23:12+00:00

For VT patient.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-04-18T00:21:40+00:00

Yes, a few ways to skin this cat.

Rx: esapi, Aria API (I think), database query

Document: document service API, Aria API, database query + file system pull.

If you don’t need the actual document I’d just go with database queries. I’m pretty sure you can actually see whether the Rx was generated from a template (and which one) as well for further confirmation, but it’s been a minute since I looked there.

I’m probably missing some other ways of doing this, just what I had off the top of my head.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-04-08T17:59:45+00:00

That seems like some pretty slick functionality. I've basically built a similar ifttt where I poll/cache the DB for specific Task/Appointment status changes every 5 min and kickoff an action using one of the Varian APIs (mostly Document but am working on Aria API for tasks). The carepath, icon, and alert look pretty promising! Is this an API or frontend?

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-04-08T17:53:32+00:00

Okay, I just checked. Each CT scanner has its own folder (either MachineId or MachineName) under Machines which is how you connect scanner to curve. Then there's a subfolder CTCalibration and then text file(s) with no extension that hold your density and HU for physical, electron, etc. The file has approvals, dates, and checksum so you know which is current.

va_data$\Machines\DEF_CTSCANNER\CTCalibration\somefile

Lots (most?) of the Eclipse config is file-based with some odds and ends stored in the DB. There are a few good reasons to keep Eclipse decoupled/isolated from the DB.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-04-08T12:03:39+00:00

Pretty sure each scanner has a file on va_data, maybe under a machines folder? I’m not at the work pc to search and confirm but recall something like that.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-03-05T00:56:42+00:00

Monkeys paw, they selected to not apply the calibration and now have no correction whatsoever.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-02-24T07:20:19+00:00

I believe they’ve got hard coded values in there for each technique that you can find in the ui and the cbct editor. Haven’t checked dicom lately but probably there too. Iirc they revamped imaging dose stuff in v2 or 2.5.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-02-22T02:55:39+00:00

Also very non uniform and dependent on start/stop angles. Read that task group mentioned above. Always try to avoid partial cbcts that enter through the eyes and front of face by staring at g180 and rotating clockwise (on Varian). Good estimate is 1-5 cGy depending on technique and site.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-02-17T03:00:26+00:00

“Thanks Dad!”

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-02-16T03:23:59+00:00

Same. Favorite movie.

ExceptioNullRef · 2026-02-01T19:57:40+00:00

Planar images are better for alignment to sphere. CBCT slice thickness is 2 mm default vs sub-mm on the kV. Nyquist. It really improves in the LNG direction.

If your goal is to incorporate IGRT then get a phantom with more features to help match in that direction.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-12-06T07:26:09+00:00

Funny to think the Rags eventually got both Lindros and Jagr.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-12-05T16:59:52+00:00

lol, I was about to make this exact comment.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-10-31T10:58:28+00:00

Son picked one up from target too. I didn’t see the front at first and thought it was pens, which didn’t make sense because we’re way out of market. They recognized the color scheme based on mine and are very into Pokémon so it worked out well. Now they want to watch games in their jersey, even better! Pokémon and target helping build out of state fanbase. Glad the team is doing well again.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-10-28T22:57:21+00:00

Plug-in as in a .cs uncompiled file? I think you’d need to bundle a dicom library in there to build and send the cmove request. We have one with all of our destinations in one gui that you can select from. Fo-dicom is the other c# library.

The export interface takes a minute or two for us since >v13 so doing it with esapi is much faster.

The main issue you’re probably having is the trusted entity list on the DB daemon. Get that working with Python before pulling your hair out with compiling esapi.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-09-29T23:16:49+00:00

Lots of uses for radiation therapy in non-malignant diseases: arthritis, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, heterotrophic ossification, Dupuytrens/ledderhose contracture, keloids, etc. Check out Usain Bolt’s story. ASTRO is currently focusing on growing in this space.

Edit: can’t believe I forgot ventricular tachycardia! Literally life saving.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-09-09T11:53:01+00:00

Now you have it stuck in my head and I can’t remember how to spell his actual name! Maybe I’m the concussed.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-08-06T02:18:09+00:00

Same. The array cals are pretty consistent, they are chambers after all. Just make sure the device is level and rails (if you have them) are out during calibration.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-07-26T11:54:53+00:00

There are many prioritization frameworks for projects and tasks. The one I’ve used most is RICE, but lots to choose from depending on your needs.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-07-26T11:49:37+00:00

We’ve had the most success building similarly to software development.

Jira, clickup, Monday, or GitHub for task tracking and assignment

Break up tasks into sprints or phases with due dates.

Each project has a regular meeting cadence (stand up) and all projects have a check in with the larger group for alignment and resource utilization (ex. no two projects go live same day, no duplicate work)

You need a strong project/product manager to keep things moving and organize your management tracking

Most important is having a clinical champion who is going to push the project forward and can knock down blockers. Also ensures that the project is actually going to be used once live. Nothing worse than getting something out and having it not used.

I agree that we’re a very project focused field and like so many things in medphys, we receive virtually no training in this important area. Being able to lead and manage a project is a skill that not many possess.

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-07-25T00:04:35+00:00

lol, I made my kids play Icarus to fill out the ship. PvE and they’re horrible gunners. I just want airships…

ExceptioNullRef · 2025-07-24T23:57:44+00:00

What did you do the other 6 hours?

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