For weeks, the Ukrainian authorities have been looking for ways to repair a large hole in the protective shell that covers the fourth reactor of the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant. On February ...

Radiotherapy, or radiation therapy, is the clinical use of high energy rays (ionizing radiation) to induce DNA damage in all exposed cells to ultimately kill cancer cells or prevent cancer growth.

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause short-term side effects such as diarrhea, urine changes, and more. Long-term side effects such as urinary and bowel problems may also occur ...

To meet the criteria for informed consent, the patient must receive and understand five things: The diagnosis The proposed treatment The risks and benefits of the treatment Alternative treatments and ...

Thousands of NHS patients in England with multiple sclerosis (MS) are set to benefit from a life-changing ‘take at home’ tablet, as the NHS becomes the first healthcare system in Europe to roll it out ...

Much like the nuclear industry was derailed by public backlash following disasters such as Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, AI could face a similar crisis of confidence unless policymakers take ...

JENNINGS, La. (KLFY) — A Jennings doctor accused of assaulting one of his patients has pleaded not guilty in district court. Bahmen “Ben” Sabbaghian is charged in the 31st Judicial District ...

In 2025, the top threats to patient safety reflect a mix of long-standing challenges and emerging risks, according to a new report from ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

Black, Asian and other ethnic minority patients have reported high levels of discrimination and mistrust among NHS providers of primary care services. More than 2680 patients completed a survey by the ...

There was a whole series of snafus, but the bottom line is he had no way to pay for his radiation treatments. That is, until his patients turned the tables on the ever-giving doctor. "I'm like ...

This is the Chernobyl of biology In January this year, EcoHealth Alliance and Daszak were banned from any federal funding for five years for using American money to carry out experiments in Wuhan.

all monitoring results have shown that there has not been any increase in the normal range of radiation levels measured at the site nor any abnormal readings detected". It said the IAEA team at ...