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ASCO: Tile-based radiation therapy lowers risk of recurrence in brain metastases

A multicenter clinical trial found that implanting collagen tiles during brain surgery improved tumor control and lowered the risk of recurrence by 12.1% compared to current standard of care. Patients treated with tile-based radiation therapy (TBRT) had a median overall survival of 42.5 months, more than double the 17.6 months seen wit...

Study reveals surprising side effects of high-dose radiation therapy

Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine discovered a new phenomenon where high doses of radiation cause growth in existing metastatic tumors. The 'badscopal effect' is attributed to increased production of amphiregulin, which weakens the immune system and makes cancer cells more resistant.

Recommended optimal range for the count of examined lymph nodes and lymph node ratio for postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy in patients with pN2 non-small cell lung cancer: a multicenter retrospective cohort investigation

A multicenter retrospective cohort study found that postoperative adjuvant radiotherapy improves overall survival in pN2 NSCLC patients, particularly with examined lymph nodes <10 and a lymph node ratio ≤0.2 or ≥0.53. These findings suggest that ELNs and LNR are valuable for identifying patients who may benefit from PORT.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

X-ray pulses on demand from electron storage rings

Researchers create pulse picking technique to enable users to select individual x-ray pulses on demand for high-resolution time-of-flight spectrometers. This allows for more precise band structure examinations in materials science.

Scientists discover at the European Synchrotron the first fossil brain

French and American scientists used synchrotron holotomography to reveal the first fossil brain, a 300-million-year-old relative of sharks and ratfish. The discovery sheds light on brain evolution during major transitions and demonstrates the potential for microtomographic techniques in studying fossil brains.

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter

Kestrel 3000 Pocket Weather Meter measures wind, temperature, and humidity in real time for site assessments, aviation checks, and safety briefings.