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New FLASH Radiotherapy Has Potential to Kill Tumors Faster and With Fewer Side Effects

New FLASH Radiotherapy Has Potential to Kill Tumors Faster and With Fewer Side Effects

  • Post author:Rose Duesterwald
  • Post published:November 16, 2022
  • Post category:Cancer/Radiotherapy

According to a recent article in Medical Life Sciences, the radiation dose rates used by the new FLASH radiotherapy are over three hundred times more intense than conventional treatments. The…

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Achalasia Linked to Increased Esophageal Cancer Risk

Achalasia Linked to Increased Esophageal Cancer Risk

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 16, 2022
  • Post category:Achalasia/Esophageal Cancer

Is there any relationship between achalasia and esophageal cancer? According to Healio, a research study found that there does seem to be some level of correlation. In Abstract S388, presented…

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Many HoFH Cases in Children Go Undiagnosed
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Many HoFH Cases in Children Go Undiagnosed

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 16, 2022
  • Post category:Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

From October 7-11, 2022, the AAPNational Conference & Exhibition offered insight into clinical practices, trends, and other important information within the pediatrics specialty. According to Contemporary Pediatrics, the Family Heart…

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ISU303 Shows Promise for Treating Fabry Disease
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ISU303 Shows Promise for Treating Fabry Disease

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 16, 2022
  • Post category:Fabry Disease

The current standard-of-care for Fabry disease is called enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). According to Fabry Disease News, researchers have been working to evaluate an experimental ERT for patients called ISU303.…

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Croatia to Evaluate Students for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Croatia to Evaluate Students for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

  • Post author:Jessica Lynn
  • Post published:November 16, 2022
  • Post category:Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited form of very high cholesterol. Early treatment is needed for those living with FH to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart…

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