Cite this: Brachytherapy as Primary Radiation Therapy Following Breast-conserving Surgery for Stage I or II Breast Cancer: A Technology Assessment - Medscape - Oct 15, 2008.

The IAEA has developed a brachytherapy dosimetry methodology which serves as the basis for a new audit service provided by the Agency’s Dosimetry Laboratory. For millions of cancer patients around the ...

The radiation is gradually released over a number of months. Or you might have a higher dose of radiation, where the radioactive source stays inside the prostate for about 15 to 40 minutes. This is ...

Randomized Trial Comparing Iridium Implant Plus External-Beam Radiation Therapy With External-Beam Radiation Therapy Alone in Node-Negative Locally Advanced Cancer of the Prostate Authors: Jinka R.

As companies such as Elon Musk's Neuralink begin human trials of high-risk brain implants, a new proposal calls for a major change in how the U.S. handles injuries caused by the devices.

These custom implants are designed to not only monitor healing from the moment of surgery but also to actively support it – for example, by providing micromechanical stimulation of the fracture ...

Researchers create method for converting urine into high-value bio-implant material UC Irvine scientist aids in project providing both environmental and medical benefits Peer-Reviewed Publication ...

Proton therapy is a type of external beam radiation therapy that delivers high dose radiation directly to cancer cells. Learn about its benefits and uses for breast cancer treatment.

Problems with your bowels and back passage Your bowel movements might be looser or more frequent than before your treatment. You might need to take anti diarrhoea medicines, such as loperamide ...

Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, an electric car manufacturer and energy provider. Born in South Africa, Musk made his way to the U.S. during the early 1990s and founded X.com, which ...

About HDR brachytherapy Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy. Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by making it hard for them to multiply. During brachytherapy, a radiation source is placed ...

One of the important safety aspects regarding electromagnetic fields is their coupling with medical implants in the human body. In this article, an adult model (Ella), with different medical implants, ...