A SIMPLIFIED TECHNIQUE TO FABRICATE TISSUE BOLUS DEVICE TO MANAGE DOSE DISTRIBUTION IN MAXILLECTOMY PATIENT WITH ORBITAL EXENTERATION

A simplified technique to fabricate tissue bolus device to manage dose distribution in maxillectomy patient with orbital exenteration

The primary goal of radiotherapy is to deliver maximum dose to tumor but minimal dose to normal tissues.Irregular surfaces along with cavities sometimes make it PINCH POT difficult to deliver a homogenous radiation dose.Data incorporated in the delivery of prescribed dose are measured from the dosimetric system which are homogenous in nature, hence

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Recommendations for physical activity and exercise in persons living with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): consensus by an international task force

Objective This international task force aimed to provide healthcare professionals and persons living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with consensus-based recommendations for physical activity and exercise in SLE.Methods Based FLW on evidence from a systematic literature review and expert opinion, 3 overarching principles and 15 recommendati

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Molecular and serological characterization of hepatitis B vaccine breakthrough infections in serial samples from two plasma donors

Abstract Background Although vaccines for hepatitis B virus (HBV) are highly effective, HBV infections in vaccinees occur.Index samples of breakthrough infections are typically anti-HBc negative but HBV DNA positive with protective anti-HBs levels while HBsAg detection may be delayed or absent.HBsAg mutations have been associated with some vaccine

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