Stars like the sun are considered near-perfect blackbodies. They absorb almost all wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation without reflection. The light we see emitted from the sun is a result of ...

Radiotherapy to the head and neck causes temporary (or acute) side effects. Side effects can be mild or more severe, depending on the size of the area being treated and the length of your treatment.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a type of light. Sunlight has UV rays, along with other kinds of rays. Some light bulbs give off UV rays, too. UV light bulbs are used in tanning beds and lamps, some ...

Original Medicare Part A covers radiation therapy received as an inpatient in the hospital, Part B covers radiation therapy received as an outpatient in a clinic, and Part D may cover oral ...

A CT scan exposes your body to some radiation. That involves a small amount of risk, and it’s important to understand the issues. A CT scan uses what’s called “ionizing” radiation.

When you have cancer, though, some cells start to divide way too fast. That's where radiation therapy can help. It uses high-energy particles to make tiny breaks in the DNA of cancer cells to ...

The team's ultimate goal is to control the plasma, which is naturally unstable, while at the same time ensuring that all plasma-facing components are able to withstand its radiation “without ...

Sometimes, both brachytherapy and external beam radiation therapy are used. The external beam radiation is usually given first, followed by brachytherapy. The stage and grade of the cancer are used to ...

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When might radiation therapy be used to treat multiple myeloma? Radiation may be used to treat areas of bone damaged by myeloma that have not responded to medicines and are causing pain or may be near ...