The radioactive material delivers a high dose of radiation to the tumor in a short burst, lasting only a few minutes. This treatment may be repeated several times in a day or a number of times over one or more weeks. Low dose rate brachytherapy LDR brachytherapy is a type of radiation ...
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. In AML, the bone marrow makes abnormal red blood cells, platelets, or myeloblasts (a type of immature white blood cell). These abnormal cells are called “blasts” and are the leukemia cells. These cells ...
This work is focused on effectiveness of adopting the Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA) cycle model, also known as Deming cycle, for an analytical laboratory management. It is not uncommon for university laboratories, unlike those of private companies, to register problems and losses in the managemen...
dose escalationfibrosisnon-small-cell lung cancerradiation pneumonitisAuthor information: (1)Department of Radiation Oncology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3085, Durham, NC 27710, USA. nicole.larrier@duke.edudoi:10.1038/ncponc0689Larrier, Nicole A...
We use regulations, safety systems, radiation detectors, health physicists, and hospitals to defend against these analogous hazards. Similarly, the dose rate that will be caused by the proposed release of Fukushima water is 0.0006 mSv/yr. This is over 1000x less than natural background. It is ...
Dosimetry is the process of relating the administered amount of radioactivity to the absorbed radiation dose in tumors, organs, or the whole body. Dosimetry isimportant for dose correlation with clinical results, and in some instances, for treatment planning to avoid excess toxicity. ...
You may have an adrenal crisis if you skip a dose or stop taking your medicine. Aldosterone supplements may be given to help your body balance salt and fluid. This can help prevent dehydration and low sodium (salt) levels. Sodium supplements help increase the amount of salt in your blood....
radiationComment on Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2008 Jan 1;70(1):67-74.doi:10.1038/ncpuro1153BollaMichelNat Clin Pract UrolNature Clinical Practice UrologyM. Bolla, What is the role of radiation dose escalation in the treatment of localized prostate cancer? Nat. Clin. Pract. Urol. 5 ,...
Last year the Army Times investigated and discovered that our armor units were literally being worked to death, i.e., the highest suicide rate. I certainly hope that there were sufficient mission adjustments, after that exposure. Stop considering DEI in all promotions, promote on merit. I don...
Left untreated, most vertigo resolves spontaneously in a few days. Most patients with peripheral vertigo can find substantial relief with treatment. The Epley maneuver is successful 90% of the time for cases of BPPV. There may be a recurrence rate of up to 15% in the first year after an ...