Analysis of a cohort of prostate patients treated with HDR mono-brachytherapy.

The aim of this study is to perform volumetric and basic radiobiological analyses using the database on prostate patients treated by HDR brachytherapy in our institution during the period 2011-2016. Real-time ultrasound based technique was used, with Oncentra Prostate planning software. The whole period was divided into two sub-periods, according to the 100% dose per fraction, which was 10.

Modelling the effect of spread in radiosensitivity parameters and repopulation rate on the probability of tumour control.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of a variable inter-individual spread in the tumour cell radiosensitivity and repopulation rate on the tumour control probability (TCP).

Methods: The radiosensitivity parameters and the repopulation rate are presumed to be log-normally distributed among the population. Corresponding distributions of TCP across the population are built using a Monte-Carlo simulation algorithm.

Phytotherapy: An Introduction to Herbal Medicine.

Herbal medications are commonly used in all medical settings, making it essential for primary care providers to learn about the products being used and resources they can access for continuing education. Understanding how herbal medicines are sourced, processed, and standardized can help providers guide patients who are trying to choose the most clinically effective and affordable treatments. Multiple herbs are often combined and sold as proprietary blends, which can increase the risk of allergies, adverse reactions, or cross-reactivity with other pharmaceuticals and supplements.

Medical Inpatients' Use of Information Technology: Characterizing the Potential to Share Information Electronically.

Hospitalized patients frequently have an incomplete understanding of important aspects of their care. Patient-facing technologies, increasingly used in outpatient settings to exchange information between patient and provider, may have utility in the hospital setting. We conducted structured interviews of hospitalized medical patients to assess current use of information technology, gauge interest in receiving information electronically, and prioritize potential content options.