Brachytherapy (Greek brachys = short) is short-distance radiotherapy in which the distance between the radiation source and the clinical target volume is less than 10 cm. The main advantage of brachytherapy is that the radiation source is in close proximity to the tumor, thus maximally sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. This type of radiotherapy is … Brachytherapy
To prevent cruciate ligament rupture (cruciate ligament tear), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Physical activity Sports that put a strain on the knees, such as soccer, handball, basketball, field hockey, or skiing Prevention factors The following factors reduce the risk of re-injury to the knee: Abstain from sports … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Prevention
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Poliovirus (genus: enterovirus; family: Picornaviridae) is ingested orally (“by mouth“). It then replicates in the cells of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and lymph nodes. Via the bloodstream, it finally reaches the central nervous system (CNS), where it attacks motor nerve cells, which it destroys by dissolving the cell. Notice. Three serotypes … Polio (Poliomyelitis): Causes
