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19 de oct. de 2024 · Locally advanced cervical cancer remains a substantial source of mortality, particularly in low-resource settings.1 Once-a-week cisplatin with external beam radiation followed by intracavitary or interstitial brachytherapy was established in 1999 as the standard of care2 and has not been altered by four large, international trials3–6 or by previous neoadjuvant chemotherapy trials.7,8 The ...
19 de oct. de 2024 · Stereotactic radiation therapy is an advanced technique for treating small, well-defined tumours. The technology allows a high dose of radiation to be delivered precisely to the tumour, without compromising surrounding healthy organs due to the ability to treat with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Hace 22 horas · CT scans using “radiation,” which is classified as a carcinogen, are required every two to three months for patients undergoing chemotherapy. However, is it appropriate for cancer patients to have CT scans at such short intervals?The radiation dose ranges from 0.2 to 0.5 millisieverts (mSV, a quanti
Hace 22 horas · A total of 865 nonkeratinocyte skin cancers (790 melanoma) were diagnosed following thyroid cancer diagnosis, with 171 (19.8%) located on the skin of the head or neck. Risk of nonkeratinocyte skin cancers was elevated in patients receiving radioactive iodine, with standardized incidence ratios (SIRs) of 1.42 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.29 ...
Hace 22 horas · Thorium is a chemical element. It has the symbol Th and atomic number 90. Thorium is a weakly radioactive light silver metal which tarnishes olive gray when it is exposed to air, forming thorium dioxide; it is moderately soft and malleable and has a high melting point. Thorium is an electropositive actinide whose chemistry is dominated by the ...
19 de oct. de 2024 · IAEA Lauds Latvia's Nuclear, Radiation Safety Drive. An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Latvia has made clear improvements to its regulatory infrastructure, making it more efficient and effective. The team also encouraged Latvia to continue efforts to complete its work programme to further align regulatory ...
Hace 22 horas · Feature papers represent the most advanced research with significant potential for high impact in the field. A Feature Paper should be a substantial original Article that involves several techniques or approaches, provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications.
