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Protocol violations in reduced radiotherapy lead to worse outcomes in children with brain tumors

A team of investigators has determined that young children participating in a clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of reduced radiotherapy did worse when there were deviations from the treatment protocol.

6 Apr 2017

NASA scientists develop new device to monitor neutron radiation

One of the main health concerns of living and working in space is the long-term exposure to high levels of radiation. NASA scientists have developed a new device to monitor radiation exposure to neutrons and are testing it on the International Space Station.

5 Apr 2017

Hand-held EEG device can quickly assess brain bleeding in head injuries

In a clinical trial conducted among adults in 11 hospitals, researchers have shown that a hand-held EEG device approved in 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that is commercially available can quickly and with 97 percent accuracy rule out whether a person with a head injury likely has brain bleeding and needs further evaluation and treatment.

5 Apr 2017

New gene-based blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of skin cancer

Genetic testing of tumor and blood fluid samples from people with and without one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer has shown that two new blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of the disease.

3 Apr 2017

Research suggests way to reverse age-related and radiation-induced DNA damage

DNA repair is essential for cell vitality, cell survival and cancer prevention, yet cells' ability to patch up damaged DNA declines with age for reasons not fully understood.

24 Mar 2017

Roswell Park-led study shows benefits of ‘one and done’ SBRT treatment approach for NSCLC patients

New research led by a radiation oncologist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute indicates that less may be more when it comes to some forms of radiation therapy for cancer.

17 Mar 2017

Variation in hospital-level resources may impact diagnostic evaluation of children with appendicitis

At some hospitals, children receive better care in the daytime than they do at night for suspected appendicitis. This is the finding of a study to be published in the April 2017 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine, a journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

Counseling and shared decision-making can enhance understanding of lung cancer screening

Lung cancer screening using a low-dose CT scan can be a lifesaving test for high-risk patients. While it offers clear benefits, incidental findings and radiation exposure mean there are some potential risks associated with yearly screening.

14 Mar 2017

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

Your watch might be able to tell you it's time to call in sick. Researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health have revealed the ability of wearable biosensors, similar to the Apple Watch or Fitbit, to detect physiological changes that may indicate illness, even before symptoms appear.

10 Mar 2017

Researchers estimate duration of sun exposure required to obtain recommended doses of vitamin D

Spanish researchers have estimated the duration of solar radiation exposure required in order to obtain the recommended doses of vitamin D.

8 Mar 2017

Researchers reveal potential health risks of deep space travel

Sending a manned mission to Mars requires more than a powerful launch rocket. Prep work also includes learning how a three-year space flight could affect the human body.

8 Mar 2017

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today unveiled new advanced radiology solutions at the 2017 European Congress of Radiology (ECR), beginning March 1 at the Austria Center in Vienna, Austria.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Mar 2017

Radiotherapy for breast cancer linked to greater risk of second primary lung cancer

East Asian female breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy have a higher risk of developing second primary lung cancer.

16 Feb 2017

Transthoracic lung ultrasound can help diagnose other diseases that mask as pulmonary embolism

A pretest risk stratification enhanced by ultrasound of lung and venous performs better than Wells score in the early diagnostic process of pulmonary embolism (PE).

31 Jan 2017

New augmented-reality technology designed by Philips for spine surgery

Royal Philips, a leader in integrated image-guided therapy solutions, today announced the development of an industry-first augmented-reality surgical navigation technology that is designed to help surgeons perform image-guided open and minimally-invasive spine surgery. Philips is a pioneer in hybrid operating room (hybrid OR) solutions to facilitate both surgical and minimally-invasive endovascular procedures, with over 750 hybrid ORs installed globally. The addition of this new augmented reality technology will further widen the scope of Philips hybrid OR solutions to other fast-growing areas of image-guided surgery including spine, cranial and trauma procedures.

12 Jan 2017

Radiation Exposure News and Research

Protocol violations in reduced radiotherapy lead to worse outcomes in children with brain tumors

NASA scientists develop new device to monitor neutron radiation

Hand-held EEG device can quickly assess brain bleeding in head injuries

New gene-based blood tests can reliably detect previously unidentifiable forms of skin cancer

Research suggests way to reverse age-related and radiation-induced DNA damage

Roswell Park-led study shows benefits of ‘one and done’ SBRT treatment approach for NSCLC patients

Variation in hospital-level resources may impact diagnostic evaluation of children with appendicitis

Counseling and shared decision-making can enhance understanding of lung cancer screening

Wearable biosensors can track physiological changes linked to illness

Researchers estimate duration of sun exposure required to obtain recommended doses of vitamin D

Researchers reveal potential health risks of deep space travel

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

Radiotherapy for breast cancer linked to greater risk of second primary lung cancer

Transthoracic lung ultrasound can help diagnose other diseases that mask as pulmonary embolism

New augmented-reality technology designed by Philips for spine surgery

Research finds link between p53 pathway and ribosome biogenesis, nucleotide metabolism in DBA

3D-printed organ models could aid individualized dosimetry in nuclear medicine

Philips launches new suite of operational improvement software solution for radiologists at RSNA 2016

RSNA 2016: Philips launches next-generation radiation dose management software platform for healthcare providers

Study shows only 44% of patients receive accepted, best treatment for cervical cancer

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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