A single dose of radiation administered during surgery is as effective for patients with early forms of breast cancer as standard radiation therapy that can take as long as six weeks, according to new ...

Federal organizations and healthcare providers are growing increasingly concerned about the harmful effects of cumulative radiation doses. In August, The Joint Commission released a Sentinel Event ...

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Radiation dose management in medical imaging presents a number of challenges. Image quality must be optimized to aid diagnosis while minimizing the risk of patient or healthcare workers exposure to ...

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Pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to treat, partly because surgery is not possible or is ineffective. MSK has developed a high-dose form of radiation therapy that can give safe, effective ...

In a clinical trial, six sessions of low-dose radiation significantly eased knee osteoarthritis pain and improved function for months afterwards, hinting at a safe, drug-free alternative for millions ...

A new study found that six sessions of low-dose radiation significantly improved knee pain for participants with osteoarthritis. The levels of radiation used are far below what someone would receive ...