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Total marrow irradiation versus total body irradiation using intensity-modulated helical tomotherapy
BackgroundTotal body irradiation (TBI) is often a component of the conditioning regimen prior to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in patients...
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Effectiveness of laser pulsed irradiation for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy
The aim of this study was to compare two types of light irradiation devices for antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). A 660-nm light-emitting...
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Historical role of roentgen irradiation in the treatment of pilonidal sinus
Pilonidal sinus, a condition characterized by painful abscesses or cysts in the sacrococcygeal region, has troubled humanity for centuries. The...
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Adjuvant re-irradiation vs. no early re-irradiation of resected recurrent glioblastoma: pooled comparative cohort analysis from two tertiary centers
BackgroundThe optimal management strategy for recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM) remains uncertain, and the impact of re-irradiation (Re-RT) on overall...
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Second course of re-irradiation in pediatric diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma
PurposeConcomitant chemoradiation followed by repeat (dose-deescalated) irradiation has become standard of care in treating childhood diffuse...
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Optimizing irradiation conditions for low-intensity pulsed ultrasound to upregulate endothelial nitric oxide synthase
PurposeHere we aimed to develop a minimally invasive treatment for ischemic heart disease and demonstrate that low-intensity pulsed ultrasound...
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Impact of breath hold on regional nodal irradiation and heart volume in field in left breast cancer adjuvant irradiation
PurposeCompared to the free-breathing technique, adjuvant left breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy using the breath-hold...
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Comparison of partial-breast irradiation and intraoperative radiation to whole-breast irradiation in early-stage breast cancer patients: a Kaplan-Meier-derived patient data meta-analysis
PurposePartial breast irradiation (PBI) and intraoperative radiation (IORT) represent alternatives to whole breast irradiation (WBI) following breast...
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High-frequency low-intensity semiconductor laser irradiation enhances osteogenic differentiation of human cementoblast lineage cells
PurposeLaser irradiation activates a range of cellular processes in the periodontal components and promotes tissue repair. However, its effect on...
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Proliferation inhibition and apoptosis of liver cancer cells treated by blue light irradiation
Blue light (BL) irradiation has been a potentially efficient treatment for many kinds of tumors. In this study, a BL irradiation (centered at 453 nm...
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Chronic inflammatory effects of in vivo irradiation of the murine heart on endothelial cells mimic mechanisms involved in atherosclerosis
PurposeRadiotherapy is a major pillar in the treatment of solid tumors including breast cancer. However, epidemiological studies have revealed an...
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Annexin A1 protects epidermal stem cells against ultraviolet-B irradiation-induced mitochondrial dysfunction
Ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation overexposure causes function impairment of epidermal stem cells (ESCs). We explored the mechanism of Annexin A1...
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Improving effects of telmisartan on spermatogenic disorder induced by fractionated low-dose irradiation in mice
BackgroundMale infertility is a hot problem worldwide, but there are few treatments, especially male infertility caused by irradiation is difficult...
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Variations in irradiation energy and rose bengal concentration for photodynamic antimicrobial therapy of fungal keratitis isolates
The purpose is to assess the efficacy of rose bengal photodynamic antimicrobial therapy (PDAT) using different irradiation energy levels and...
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Proliferation and apoptosis after whole-body irradiation: longitudinal PET study in a mouse model
PurposeA reliable method for regional in vivo imaging of radiation-induced cellular damage would be of great importance for the detection of...
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Will Nigella sativa oil protect parotid glands of rats against cranium gamma irradiation? Histological and immunohistochemical evaluation
BackgroundRadiation plays an essential role in treating malignancies. Radiation exposure of salivary glands often results in permanent loss of their...
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Phase I/II clinical trial of nivolumab in combination with oligo-fractionated irradiation for unresectable advanced or recurrent gastric cancer
BackgroundAlthough immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) targeting for PD-1 axis is a promising approach for advanced gastric cancer (GC) patients, the...
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Hypofractionated stereotactic re-irradiation for progressive glioblastoma: twelve years’ experience of a single center
PurposeWe aimed to evaluate the prognostic factors and the role of stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT) as a re-irradiation technique in the management of...
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Re-irradiation spine stereotactic body radiotherapy following high-dose conventional radiotherapy for metastatic epidural spinal cord compression: a retrospective study
PurposeWe aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of re-irradiation stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in patients with metastatic...
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Intraoperative irradiation in breast cancer: preliminary results in 80 patients as partial breast irradiation or anticipated boost prior to hypo-fractionated whole breast irradiation
PurposeTo present the first results of intraoperative irradiation (IORT) in breast cancer with a low-energy photon system used as partial breast...
