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Apr 30, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers have claimed that mesothelioma patients are twice as likely to survive for two years when they are given a high dose of radiation to the affected side of the trunk. The study presented at the Estro 38 meeting looked at patients whose cancers could not be completely removed with surgery and the researchers say their findings have the potential to change treatment and outcomes for this group of patients. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that grows in the layers of tissues surrounding the lungs. It is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Patients typically only live for a year or two following diagnosis since treatment options are very limited. The study involved 108 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma who were treated at the National Cancer Institute of Aviano, Italy, between 2014 and 2018. All underwent surgery to remove some tumour tissue, followed by chemotherapy. Half were randomly assigned to receive radical hemi-thoracic radiotherapy, meaning the radiation was delivered to either the left or right side of their trunk, depending on where the tumour was located. This involved 25 treatments delivering a total dose of 50 Gy to the left or right side of the trunk, as well as an extra 60 Gy dose to the precise location of the tumour. The other patients received a more typical palliative form of radiotherapy. This involved five to ten treatments delivering a total dose of 20-30 Gy to the precise location of the...
Apr 29, 2019
Apr 28, 2019
Global gaming peripherals market to grow 10 per cent by 2024: Research
New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): As gaming becomes even more popular with the coming of immersive technology and e-sports, the peripherals market is expected to see...
Peppermint helps people with non-cardiac chest pain; difficulty swallowing
New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Peppermint could help treat difficulty in swallowing food and non-cardiac chest pain, as per a study. "Peppermint oil is an established...
Time-restricted eating beneficial for blood glucose: Study
Apr 27, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): According to the findings of a recent study, time-restricted eating can turn out to be beneficial for blood glucose. As part...
SC orders RBI to disclose willful defaulters list under RTI
Apr 26, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday ordered the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to disclose the list of willful defaulters under the...
Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD, anxiety
Apr 25, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): People who report intense feelings of responsibility are susceptible to developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), recent...
Pirated streaming apps, devices steal user data, reveals study
New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): In the race to be among the first to watch the new episode of a popular online series, or simply to...
Twitter now boasts 330 million monthly active users amidst 'healthy platform' plans
Apr 23, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Twitter's Q1 2019 earnings report is here and it seems the company's attempts at making it a healthier conversation platform are...
Study uncovers mechanism behind establishment of chronic infection by Hepatitis B virus
Apr 22, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): A research has found the mechanism behind establishment and maintenance of persistent infection by Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It could help...
Samsung to investigate why Galaxy Fold screens are breaking down
Apr 21, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Samsung sent out its Galaxy Fold to tech journalists for a preview before shipping, and all kind of screen issues are...
Quitting smoking during pregnancy lowers risk of preterm births
New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): A recent study claims that smoking during pregnancy can have negative health impacts. According to researchers smoking during pregnancy can result...
New heart patch may reduce muscle damage after heart attack
Apr 20, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Scientists have designed an adhesive patch that can be placed on the heart and could reduce the stretching of the heart...
Sniffing pleasant aroma could reduce the urge of smoking
Apr 19, 2019
New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a unique method that can keep the smokers away from cigarettes. Inhaling a pleasant odour could well be...
