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This study tests whether giving only 3 high-precision radiation doses (instead of the usual 5) is safe and effective for men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It uses a special tracking system, like a GPS, to keep the radiation beam aimed exactly at the prostate and…

This study compares two types of knee replacement surgery for people with severe knee arthritis: a total knee replacement done by hand and a partial knee replacement done with a robot. The goal is to see which approach gives better knee function and is more cost-effective. About …

This study looks at lung cells from 5 cancer patients who developed radiation pneumonitis, a serious lung inflammation after radiotherapy. Researchers will use a technique called single-cell sequencing to see which cells are active and what they are doing. The goal is to better u…

This study looks at how well the IGEL laryngeal mask works to help patients breathe during anesthesia if they have had radiation therapy to the neck. These patients are at higher risk for breathing problems, and the study aims to see if this device is a reliable rescue option. Ab…