Radiation induced skin injuries happen very rarely and the rough estimate is around one in 10,000 interventions. This figure can vary by a large margin as many injuries go unreported. The skin ...

Erythema means reddening of the skin due to inflammation which is usually a result of accumulation of cells of the immune system and chemicals these cells release. There can be many reasons for the ...

Aug. 12, 2024 — Radiation is a powerful tool for treating cancer, but prolonged exposure can damage the skin. Radiation-induced skin injuries are painful and increase a person's chances of ...

Applying sunscreen and insect repellent together could lower protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation, scientists warned in a new study. At such a critical moment in US history, we need ...

Aging involves lots of changes throughout the body, but few organs broadcast the process quite as publicly as the skin. Along ...

Despite increased attention and improved technologies for radiation mitigation over the last decade, cardiac cath lab staff are still dealing with an unacceptably high level of occupational hazards to ...

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a form of non-ionizing radiation. It has many uses at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from sterilization to curing certain glues or plastics. The health effects of UV ...