Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

In a review article published in The Lancet Oncology, Susu Yan, Ph.D., and Thomas Bortfeld, Ph.D., from the Biophysics Division of MGH’s Department of Radiation Oncology, and co-authors describe the evolution of proton therapy and its benefits to patients and society. While many new centers have begun providing proton radiotherapy, demand continues to outpace supply and there are critical gaps […]

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Disease progression, adverse radiation effects found to be low in patients undergoing preoperative SRS

Cancer that spreads to the brain from another part of the body such as lung or breast is called a metastatic brain tumor. As metastatic brain tumors grow, they can cause symptoms such as headaches, seizures and weakness or balance issues. In some patients, surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) can help alleviate these symptoms in patients who have a limited […]

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Taurine may be a key to longer and healthier life

A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world. The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the aging process in worms, mice, and monkeys and can even […]

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Jana Kramer Shares a Super Special ‘Secret’: She’s Pregnant With Baby No. 3!

Congratulations are in order for Jana Kramer and her brand-spanking-new fiancé Allan Russell — they are expecting their first child together! The “Let It Burn” singer announced she is pregnant with her third baby today, and we couldn’t be happier for her! Related story Pregnant Rumer Willis Absolutely Glowed at Her Family Baby Shower “We’ve been keeping another secret from […]

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Getting the right staffing mix reduces hospital deaths, finds study

A new study by the University of Southampton has found that health managers should consider the levels of a range of staff, beyond just doctors and nurses, when assessing patient safety. Research by the University’s School of Heath Sciences shows hospitals with higher levels of allied healthcare professional (AHP) staff, such as physiotherapists, radiographers, dieticians and occupational therapists, report significantly […]

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Warning to hay fever sufferers: Met Office claims ‘pollen bomb’ misery could last for WEEKS as map reveals biggest hotspots this weekend Levels are forecasted to be very high across England and Wales this weekend READ MORE: Got hay fever? Here’s your ultimate 2023 survival guide Hay fever sufferers have been told their misery is nowhere near over yet, with the […]

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