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Gut bacteria nurture the immune system – for cancer patients, a diverse microbiome can protect against dangerous treatment complications

One promising treatment for patients with blood cancers is stem cell transplantation. Doctors completely eliminate the patient’s immune system by aiming chemotherapy, radiation or both at their bone marrow before replacing it with a donor’s immune system. Because the bone marrow produces blood and immune cells, completely substituting cancerous bone…

The Conversation

The scoop on microwaves: myth versus fact about this kitchen staple

Contrary to the belief that microwaves cook from the inside out, they actually heat the outer layers, which transfer heat to the inner portions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kromek signs distribution deal for radiation detection kit in US and South American markets

The North East firm has partnered with a major supplier to airports and the defence market

Birmingham Post

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'Very dangerous' nuclear warheads spotted travelling near 'schools and hospitals'

But the Ministry of Defence say in over 50 years of transporting nuclear material by road in the UK, there has never been an incident that has posed any radiation hazard to the public

Daily Mirror

Galera Therapeutics' Rucosopasem Shows Early Anti-Cancer Activity, Pulmonary Function Preservation

Galera Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:GRTX) announced results from the open-label Phase 1 stage of the GRECO-1 trial of rucosopasem in combination with stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Enrollment is ongoing in the randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled Phase 2 stage of the trial, with completion of enrollment anticipated in 2H…

Benzinga

Airbus Bags FORUM Earth Monitoring Satellite Contract From ESA

Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) has secured a €160 million contract for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) FORUM satellite to measure heat emitted from the Earth into space. FORUM, short for Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring, will be the first satellite to observe Earth in the far-infrared part of the spectrum, providing unique measurements…

Benzinga

BWXT Medical, Bayer Ink Commercial Agreement For Actinium-225 Based Products

BWX Technologies Inc (NYSE:BWXT) subsidiary BWXT Medical Ltd. has entered a commercial agreement with Bayer AG (OTC:BAYRY) to supply high-purity Actinium-225 (Ac-225). Bayer will purchase high-purity Ac-225 from BWXT Medical at pre-determined prices. The parties expect supply to commence later this year. The above agreement follows the agreement reached by the parties in September 2021.…

Benzinga

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Unseen horrors of Chernobyl as babies born with fused legs and covered in spots revealed

On April 26, 1986 scientists lost control of the four reactors at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant - leading to an explosion that shot masses of radiation into the atmosphere

Daily Mirror

Curious Kids: what is cosmic microwave background radiation?

What is cosmic microwave background radiation? Did it happen after the Big Bang? – Sreehari, aged nine, Kerala State, India

The Conversation

Man who fell in love at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant proposes outside reactor four

James Galbraith, 29, met the love of his wife, Olya, 26, at the site of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant and there was instant chemistry, so he popped the question outside reactor four

Daily Mirror

Frustrations grow as cancer treatment centre at Mount Gambier remains at funding roadblock

Adelaide or Warrnambool are the only options for Limestone Coast residents needing radiation therapy due to a "politicised" funding decision, says the local Liberal MP.

ABC News

Checkpoint' Cancer Therapy Shows Almost 55% Response Rate In Skin Cancer Patients

Checkpoint Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:CKPT) announced positive interim efficacy results from its registration-enabling trial of cosibelimab, in patients with locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation. The design of the interim analysis incorporated recent FDA feedback and is intended to support the approval of cosibelimab…

Benzinga

Cancer survivor Chhavi Mittal announces the end of her radiotherapy sessions; says 'I’ll finally be a free bird after 30 days'

Chhavi Mittal is serving the world with some inspiring stories. The actress has been upfront about her breast cancer journey. However, the good news is that she is finally done with all her radiation therapy sessions and will be fully cured after almost 30 days.

The Times of India

Clovis Shares Jumps After Highlighting Data From Targeted Radiotherapy Trial

Clovis Oncology Inc (NASDAQ:CLVS) announced a presentation detailing initial Phase 1 data from Phase 1/2 LuMIERE clinical study of FAP-2286 labeled with lutetium-177 (177Lu-FAP-2286). Overall, in nine patients treated in the first two dose cohorts, 177Lu-FAP-2286 demonstrated a manageable safety profile and encouraging evidence of activity, including a confirmed RECIST partial response in…

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Wales Online

Doctor explains dangers of sunbeds, nasal tanning and tan accelerators

As well as cancer risks you can damage your kidneys

Inverse

For humans on Mars, the best radiation shield may be a deceptively rustic mix

To ensure astronaut health and safety, scientists are investigated several means of radiation protection. The optimal mixture is surprisingly rustic, they find.

The Guardian - UK

Country music star Toby Keith announces stomach cancer diagnosis

Singer-songwriter says he has had six months of treatment involving ‘chemo, radiation and surgery’

Inverse

Human settlements on the Moon will depend on answering two fundamental questions

In this edition of HORIZONS, read about two experiments headed to the Moon that could solve for mysteries of the Moon's geology and how humans could withstand life on our satellite.

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The Times of India

Chhavi Mittal gets tearful about her friend Mahima Chaudhry's breast cancer - Exclusive

Chhavi MIttal was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of months back. Since then, the brave lady has withstood the surgery and radiation therapy with a rock-solid heart. Now, Mahima Chaudhry has been diagnosed with a similar ailment; this morning she put out a tearful video, wherein she was seen…

Wales Online

Boris Johnson meets with Cold War nuclear test veterans and promises investigation

Two years ago an appeal was launched demanding for a medal for the 1,500 survivors of the radiation tests

The Independent UK

Nuclear test veterans demand recognition at first meeting with Prime Minister

Boris Johnson was told about debilitating health issues suffered by servicemen and their descendants as a result of radiation exposure.

France 24

Russian forces control most of eastern Ukraine's Severodonetsk, governor says

Russian forces control most of the strategic Ukrainian city of Severodonetsk and are heavily shelling the twin city of Lysychansk, causing major damage, the governor of Luhansk region said on Wednesday. This comes as fighting intensifies in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on…

Chicago Sun-Times

Some cancer patients can safely skip chemo treatments, 2 studies find

The findings — presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting in Chicago — could allow doctors to “focus on the patients we think would truly benefit from chemotherapy and avoid the side effects for patients for whom it’s likely unnecessary,” one expert said.

Reuters

Chornobyl radiation detectors back online, levels normal - IAEA

Radiation detectors in the Exclusion Zone around Ukraine's defunct Chornobyl nuclear power plant are back online for the first time since Russia seized the area on Feb. 24, and radiation levels are normal, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Studies pinpoint which patients can skip cancer treatments

Some cancer patients can safely skip radiation or chemotherapy after surgery

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