Studies in human skin cells have also shown some potential benefits from UVB rays – including killing Propionibacterium acnes ...

Radioactive materials are elements that spontaneously break apart, or “decay,” into lighter elements over time. Radiation is energy that’s released during that process—and it can be dangerous. What ...

A shorter course of post-mastectomy radiation is safe and effective, according to a new study conducted by the University of ...

Examinations such as ultrasonography and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging do not involve exposure to ionizing radiation. » Do repeat radiological procedures on the same patient increase the radiation ...

The hormone sensitivity of breast tissue makes it even more susceptible to damage from ionizing radiation from imaging ...

The stories of radiation- and lead-related injuries and illnesses are important for younger cardiologists to hear, those ...

An accelerated course of radiation therapy does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction ...

concern has arisen that ionizing radiation exposure, even at the low levels used for medical imaging, is associated with the risk of cancer. From a single diagnostic cardiac imaging procedure ...

An expert explained the role oncology nurses and advanced practice providers play in caring for patients with sarcoma during ...

Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) systems are gaining traction due to their effectiveness in treating non-melanoma skin ...

A Chinese hospital specializing in cardiovascular care has widely applied a radiation-free percutaneous intervention method in its treatment of heart ...

Follow-up tests included a prostate MRI, which showed a suspicious spot for cancer on one side of the prostate. An ...