Radiotherapy for painful shoulder syndrome: a retrospective evaluation

A study co-authored by IORBC Clinical Chair M. Heinrich Seegenschmiedt has found protracted pain improvement with low-dose radiotherapy is possible in painful shoulder syndrome.

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Irradiation in Severe Emphysema

A trial by Kamtam et al - the first-in-human, prospective clinical trial of stereotactic radiation for lung volume reduction (SILVR) for severe emphysema.

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A 'Beacon of Hope’ for osteoarthritis by Drs. Shaffer and Koneru

IORBC President Richard Shaffer, MBBS, and Bobby Koneru, MD share their co-authored article about the remarkable symptomatic responses within the Leonard Ferguson Cancer Center for LDRT when treating osteoarthritis.

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Low Dose Radiotherapy (LD-RT) Highly Effective Treatment for plantar (enthesophyte) heel spur syndrome

The IORBC welcomes a very large clinical study on Plantar Heel Spur Syndrome from Turkey.

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A randomised, sham controlled trial of dorsal root rhizotomy stereotactic radiosurgery versus standard of care for spasticity associated with stroke, spinal cord injury & cerebral palsy

IORBC reviews the trial of Dorsal Root Rhizotomy Stereotactic Radiosurgery by Prof. Dr. Evan Thomas of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

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Radon bath treatment to undergo placebo-controlled study

A new study investigating the immunological and pain-relieving effects of serial radon baths in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

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LoRD-KNeA trial on Low Does Radiotherapy as a potential treatment for knee osteoarthritis

IORBC explores the LoRD-KKneA trial, a potential advancement in osteoarthritis treatment research by Byoung Hyuck Kim and colleagues.

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Radiotherapy to parotid or submandibular glands is effective for drooling in patients with Parkinsonism

IORBC reviews a recent trial on the use of radiotherapy for the treatment of drooling in Parkinsonian patients.

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ArthroRad 3 & 12 month trial report & questions with Prof. Niewald

IORBC shares a summary of a single-binded research trial on low dose radiotherapy for the the treatment of Osteoarthritis.

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Miszczyk et. al study examines the efficacy of stereotactic arrhythmia radioablation (STAR) on patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT)

IORBC reviews a study by Marcin Miszczyk et al. which considers the “focal” aspect of RT for treating Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)

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Our summary of the key points from a recent patterns of care survey measuring radiotherapy use for benign diseases in Turkey

The "Patterns of care survey of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology" provides an interesting insight into the use of radiotherapy to treat benign diseases.

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Our thoughts on Clinical Oncology journal’s recent op-ed on radiotherapy for benign disease

IORBC reviews editorial on radiotherapy for benign diseases by Bruno Fionda and Agata Rembielak in the Clinical Oncology journal.

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Advances in Keloid Scar Management – Insights from Mr. Ioannis Goutos’ Alatro webinar presentation

Mr. Ioannis Goutos, a consultant plastic surgeon with a special interest in scar management, shares his experience and clinical expertise of keloid scarring.

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Meet Xstrahl and Explore Advancements in Radiotherapy at ASTRO 2023

Meet Xstrahl, the IORBC's founding sponsor, at the ASTRO 2023 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California.

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Dr. Jason Beckta on the use of LDRT for knee osteoarthritis

Dr. Jason Beckta, radiation oncology specialist discusses the use of low dose radiotherapy (LDRT) for the treatment of benign conditions.

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Dr Tom Roques on the Royal College of Radiologists benign disease recommendations

Dr Tom Roques, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, reviews the Royal College of Radiologists recommendations.

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LedRad-study shows that radiotherapy is effective in patients with symptomatic Ledderhose disease.

IORBC reviews the LedRad-study by Anneke de Haan et al. which investigates the effectiveness of radiotherapy in patients with Ledderhose disease.

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The Royal College of Radiologists publishes recommendations on radiotherapy for benign conditions

The Royal College of Radiologists publishes recommendations on radiotherapy for benign conditions.

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First Arthritis Patient Treated with RT at FHN Leonard C. Ferguson Cancer Center

Dr. Bobby Koneru, a radiation oncology specialist, shares an exciting first use of radiation therapy to treat an arthritis patient.

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Treatment of Dupuytren’s Disease with Post-Interventional Radiotherapy

Drs. Richard Shaffer and Michael Heinrich Seegenschmiedt shared a poster on the use radiotherapy for Duyputren’s Disease.

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Low Dose Radiation Therapy for Osteoarthritis

Studies from outside the US have demonstrated that LDRT can offer patients substantial long-term pain relief and improved mobility.

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Treatment of Benign Fibromatoses

Dr Rodel shares from his direct clinical experience and case research.

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Dupuytren’s Contracture Treatment Options

An overview of Dupuytren's Contracture and the treatment options which are available.

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Dupuytren’s Didn’t Slow Me Down: How Low Dose Radiation Therapy Rescued My Hand

Alexandra shares how low dose radiation therapy helped her get back to her active life.

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