Advances in technology and treatment planning have made shorter-course radiation a safe, effective and patient-centered ...

Nothing is as easy as one-two-three, but prescribing radiological examinations is increasingly coming close. With machines, particularly CT-s, becoming more sophisticated and offering fast and easy ...

This e-learning course is designed to provide specialized training on international safety standards and best practices for radiation protection of both patients and healthcare professionals in ...

What's new in proton therapy? Read the latest news and views from Fred Hutch's proton therapy facility’s patients and ...

Occupational exposure to ionising radiation continues to be a critical concern across medical and nuclear medicine fields. With expanding diagnostic and therapeutic applications—from advanced imaging ...

Scientists have found a way to convert high-energy radiation waste from particle accelerators into a critically scarce ...

Approximately one in eight men will develop prostate cancer, which is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men and typically affects patients who are 65 or older. Fortunately, the ...

After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the United States. In fact, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, ...

Twelve providers in the Department of Radiation Oncology were recently recognized by the UAB Office of Patient Experience and Engagement for the exceptional care they delivered to patients during ...

Twenty million nuclear medicine procedures that detect and evaluate heart disease, brain disorders and cancer -- and that use radiopharmaceuticals to treat overactive thyroids and some cancers -- are ...

The use of radiation in medicine since the late 19 th century has provided powerful tools for disease diagnosis and treatment, but brings both benefit and risk. Focusing on radiation biology, ...

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission may soon loosen radiation exposure safety standards at nuclear plants and operations.