Mefitel film for radiation dermatitis: it works, why not?

Published Date: 13 Mar 2023

According to the results of a phase 3 trial, the use of silicone film before radiotherapy can reduce the incidence of radiodermatitis, so why not use it?

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The questionnaire considers postoperative management, patient health status, and tumor-specific features to compare risks and benefits of Mohs vs other treatments in older and end-of-life patients.

New findings indicate that reimplanted childhood testicular tissue can produce sperm in adulthood, supporting experimental fertility preservation strategies.

New population studies suggest that tattoos may be associated with a higher risk for lymphoma and skin cancer, although causality remains unproven.

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Early-onset Kaposi sarcoma in HIV-negative men is a distinct disease subgroup and is usually managed with local therapy rather than systemic treatment.

Higher levels of inflammation and increased scores for radiographic sacroiliitis are linked to structural damage in the spine in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

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