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Individualized Cancer Radiotherapy

High-energy radiation is used to destroy cancer cells in radiotherapy, followed by a treatment plan to minimize the effects of radiation on healthy tissues. It is impossible to predict the immediate effects of treatment (including potential side effects) as each individual is different, and cancer treatment varies.  Associate Professor Teemu Mullyä, from the University of..

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Novel Glaucoma Treatment Discovered

A new therapeutic method to treat glaucoma has recently been unveiled by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers.  Glaucoma, a neurodegenerative disease stemming from a damaged optic nerve, causes vision loss and blindness. In the United States, over 200,000 people suffer from glaucoma yearly, though there is no cure.  The newly-published study was released in..

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Types of Construction Bonds

The industry offers a large variety of surety bonds, which are required to bid or work on all public works projects, private construction, remodeling, and new construction. The different types of surety bonds include bid bonds, performance (contract) bonds, and payment bonds. These bonds offer protection for the project owner, taxpayers, investors, etc., associated with..

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Rainwater Collection Made Easy

A basic rainwater collection system collects rainfall and channels it into a container for storage. Rainwater collection tanks are an excellent for harvesting and storing runoff water from rooftops, parks, roads, open ground, etc.  The benefits of rainwater collection systems are vast. From reducing reliance on potable water, solving isolated flooding in backyards, reducing water..

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