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Results and Lessons Learned on Robotic Assisted Kidney Transplantation

Introduction. Nowadays, minimally invasive surgery in kidney transplantation is a reality thanks to robotic assistance. In this paper, we describe our experience, how we developed the robotic assisted Kidney transplantation (RAKT) technique, and analyze our results. Material and Methods. This is a retrospective study of all RAKTs performed at our center between July 2015 and March 2020. We describe the donor selection, surgical technique, and analyze the surgical results and complications. A comparison...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 17:35

Small RNA Sequencing Reveals Differentially Expressed miRNAs in Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Rats

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the leading cause of death due to gastrointestinal disease in preterm infants. The role of miRNAs in NEC is still unknown. The objective of this study was to identify differentially expressed (DE) miRNAs in rats with NEC and analyze their possible roles. In this study, a NEC rat model was established using Sprague-Dawley rat pups. Small RNA sequencing was used to analyze the miRNA expression profiles in the NEC and control rats. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia...

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Mayfly emergence production and body length response to hydrology in a tropical lowland stream

Background Hydrological impacts on aquatic biota have been assessed in numerous empirical studies. Aquatic insects are severely affected by population declines and consequent diversity loss. However, many uncertainties remain regarding the effects of hydrology on insect production and the consequences of energy transfer to the terrestrial ecosystem. Likewise, sublethal effects on insect morphology remain poorly quantified in highly variable environments. Here, we characterized monthly fluctuation...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Postcranial elements of small mammals as indicators of locomotion and habitat

Many studies have shown a correlation between postcranial anatomy and locomotor behavior in mammals, but the postcrania of small mammals (

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Simulating highly disturbed vegetation distribution: the case of China’s Jing-Jin-Ji region

Background Simulating vegetation distribution is an effective method for identifying vegetation distribution patterns and trends. The primary goal of this study was to determine the best simulation method for a vegetation in an area that is heavily affected by human disturbance. Methods We used climate, topographic, and spectral data as the input variables for four machine learning models (random forest (RF), decision...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Extreme dispersal or human-transport? The enigmatic case of an extralimital freshwater occurrence of a Southern elephant seal from Indiana

Elephant seals (Mirounga spp.) are the largest living pinnipeds, and the spatial scales of their ecology, with dives over 1 km in depth and foraging trips over 10,000 km long, are unrivalled by their near relatives. Here we report the discovery of an incomplete Holocene age Southern elephant seal (M. leonina) rostrum from Indiana, USA. The surviving material are two casts of the original specimen, which was collected in a construction excavation close to the Wabash River near Lafayette, Indiana....

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Structural and functional microbial diversity of sandy soil under cropland and grassland

Background Land use change significantly alters soil organic carbon content and the microbial community. Therefore, in the present study, the effect of changing cropland to grassland on structural and functional soil microbial diversity was evaluated. The specific aims were (i) to identify the most prominent members of the fungal communities and their relevant ecological guild groups; (ii) to assess changes in the diversity of ammonia-oxidizing archaea; (iii) to determine the relationships between...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Peritumoral immune infiltrates in primary tumours are not associated with the presence of axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer: a retrospective cohort study

Background The axillary lymph nodes (ALNs) in breast cancer patients are the body regions to where tumoral cells most often first disseminate. The tumour immune response is important for breast cancer patient outcome, and some studies have evaluated its involvement in ALN metastasis development. Most studies have focused on the intratumoral immune response, but very few have evaluated the peritumoral immune response. The aim of the present article is to evaluate the immune infiltrates...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Prognostic implications of metabolism-associated gene signatures in colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and deadly malignancies. Novel biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of this disease must be identified. Besides, metabolism plays an essential role in the occurrence and development of CRC. This article aims to identify some critical prognosis-related metabolic genes (PRMGs) and construct a prognosis model of CRC patients for clinical use. We obtained the expression profiles of CRC from The Cancer Genome Atlas database (TCGA), then identified...

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 03:00

Applied phylogeography of Cyclopia intermedia (Fabaceae) highlights the need for ‘duty of care’ when cultivating honeybush

Background The current cultivation and plant breeding of Honeybush tea (produced from members of CyclopiaVent.) do not consider the genetic diversity nor structuring of wild populations. Thus, wild populations may be at risk of genetic contamination if cultivated plants are grown in the same landscape. Here, we investigate the spatial distribution of genetic diversity within Cyclopia intermedia E. Mey.—this species is widespread and endemic in the Cape Floristic Region (CFR) and...

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Propelling a New Era of Patient Education into Practice—Cancer Care Post–COVID-19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Meredith Giuliani, Tina Papadakos, Janet Papadakos

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Meetings

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s):

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Meeting the Challenge of Scientific Dissemination in the Era of COVID-19: Toward a Modular Approach to Knowledge-Sharing for Radiation Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Clifton D. Fuller, Lisanne V. van Dijk, Reid F. Thompson, Jacob G. Scott, Ethan B. Ludmir, Charles R. Thomas

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Scholarly Publishing in the Wake of COVID-19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Robert C. Miller, C. Jillian Tsai

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Clinical Research in the Time of COVID-19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Carol Felix

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Life After COVID-19 for Cancer Clinical Trials

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Emma Hall, Rebecca Lewis, Claire Snowdon

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Multicenter Clinical Cancer Research After COVID-19: A Perspective From NRG Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Michael F. Gensheimer, Sue S. Yom, Nancy Soto, James J. Dignam, Quynh-Thu Le, Mitchell Machtay, Walter J. Curran

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Equity in Radiation Oncology Post-COVID: Bridging the Telemedicine Gap

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Idalid Franco, Subha Perni, Sarah Wiley, Lorraine Drapek

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Lessons From COVID-19: Addressing Health Equity in Cancer Care

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Malika L. Siker, Curtiland Deville, Gita Suneja, Karen Winkfield

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

No Talent Left Behind: A Silver Lining for Diversity in Radiation Oncology in the Post–Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Era

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Sophia C. Kamran, Divya Yerramilli, Neha Vapiwala

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Is This Au Revoir or a Permanent Farewell to In-Person Meetings?

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Theodore L. DeWeese, Laura Thevenot

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

The Virtual Visiting Professor: A Step Toward a Parasocial Common Curriculum?

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Brian D. Kavanagh, Kaleigh Doke

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

COVID-19: A Catalyst for Change for UK Clinical Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Charlotte Elizabeth Coles, Ananya Choudhury, Peter J. Hoskin, Christopher M. Jones, Ben O’Leary, Tom W. Roques, Hannah Tharmalingam, Frances A.P. Yuille

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Modernization of Board Certification in Radiation Oncology: Opportunities Following COVID-19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Chelain R. Goodman, Shauna R. Campbell, Elizabeth B. Jeans, Ankit Agarwal, Karen Tye, Jenna M. Kahn

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Opportunities to Improve Radiation Oncology Medical Education in the Post-Pandemic Era

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Sarah Dooley, Austin J. Sim, Shauna R. Campbell, Elizabeth B. Jeans, Justin D. Anderson, Karen Tye, Chelain R. Goodman

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Residency Interviews in Radiation Oncology After COVID-19: Perspectives From Recently Matched Applicants

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Alexander D. Sherry, Michael K. Rooney, Vincent Bernard, Aaron Seo, Kathryn E. Marqueen, Benjamin R. Schrank

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Virtual Radiation Oncology Clerkship During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Navjot Sandhu, Jessica Frank, Rie von Eyben, Jacob Miller, Jean-Pierre Obeid, Noah Kastelowitz, Neil Panjwani, Scott Soltys, Hilary P. Bagshaw, Sarah S. Donaldson, Kathleen Horst, Beth M. Beadle, Daniel T. Chang, Iris C. Gibbs, Erqi Pollom

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Opportunities in Telemedicine, Lessons Learned After COVID-19 and the Way Into the Future

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): May Abdel-Wahab, Eduardo Rosenblatt, Ben Prajogi, Eduardo Zubizarretta, Miriam Mikhail

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

“Connection Failed”: A Word of Caution on Telemedicine in Radiation Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Tobias Finazzi, Alexandros Papachristofilou, Frank Zimmermann

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis of Telemedicine Services in Radiation Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Neil R. Parikh, Eric M. Chang, Amar U. Kishan, Tania B. Kaprealian, Michael L. Steinberg, Ann C. Raldow

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Radiation Oncologist Perceptions of Telemedicine from Consultation to Treatment Planning: A Mixed-Methods Study

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Helen Zhang, Elaine E. Cha, Kathleen Lynch, Oren Cahlon, Daniel R. Gomez, Narek Shaverdian, Erin F. Gillespie

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Telemedicine in Radiation Oncology: Is It Here to Stay? Impacts on Patient Care and Resident Education

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Paulina M. Gutkin, Nicolas D. Prionas, Madeline O. Minneci, Elena Allen, Katy E. Balazy, Elham Rahimy, Daniel T. Chang, Kathleen C. Horst

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Telemedicine in Radiation Oncology Post–COVID-19 Pandemic: There Is No Turning Back

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Miha Orazem, Irena Oblak, Tanja Spanic, Ivica Ratosa

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Telemedicine for Radiation Oncology in a Post-COVID World

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Sean Maroongroge, Benjamin Smith, Elizabeth S. Bloom, Matthew S. Ning, Chenyang Wang, Prajnan Das, Albert C. Koong, Mary Frances McAleer, Kristina D. Woodhouse

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Virtual Connectivity During Quarantine: The Role of Social Media for Radiation Oncology During COVID-19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Miriam A. Knoll, Mudit Chowdhary, Adam Dicker, Thomas Eichler

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

COVID-19—An Opportunity for Optimizing Surveillance Protocols During and Beyond the Pandemic: HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer as an Example of Response-Based Local Surveillance

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Lachlan McDowell, Sweet Ping Ng, June Corry

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

MRI in Radiation Oncology After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Lisa Singer, Alex Marques, Daniel N. Cagney, Evangelia Kaza

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Injuries From Asymptomatic COVID-19 Disease: New Hidden Toxicity Risk Factors in Thoracic Radiation Therapy

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Laura Cella, Giovanna Gagliardi, Mattias Hedman, Giuseppe Palma

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Breast, Prostate, and Rectal Cancer: Should 5-5-5 Be a New Standard of Care?

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Diane C. Ling, John A. Vargo, Sushil Beriwal

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

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COVID’s Impact on Radiation Oncology: A Latin American Survey Study

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): David Martinez, Gustavo J. Sarria, Daniel Wakefield, Claudio Flores, Sameeksha Malhotra, Benjamin Li, Michael Ehmann, David L. Schwartz, Gustavo R. Sarria

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Understanding the Intersection of Working from Home and Burnout to Optimize Post-COVID19 Work Arrangements in Radiation Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Karen E. Hoffman, Desmond Garner, Albert C. Koong, Wendy A. Woodward

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

The Resilience of Radiation Oncology in the COVID Era and Beyond

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Sewit Teckie, Daniel Koffler, Louis Potters

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

The Importance of Temporary Telehealth Parity Laws to Improve Public Health During COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Brian C. Baumann, Kelly M. MacArthur, Jeff M. Michalski

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Initial Impact and Operational Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic by American Radiation Oncology Practices

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Daniel V. Wakefield, Tim Sanders, Emily Wilson, Adam Hubler, Theodore DeWeese, Benjamin D. Smith, Berend J. Slotman, Gustavo R. Sarria, Thomas Eichler, David L. Schwartz

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Future of Alternative Payment Models and Big Data Analytics in the Post–COVID-19 Era: Implications for Radiation Oncology

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Nikhil G. Thaker, Amar Rewari, Anne Hubbard

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Will the COVID Pandemic Lead to Uncounted Cancer Deaths in the Future?

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Jason W. Chan, Victor H.F. Lee

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Life Beyond COVID: Pay Attention to Viruses

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Paul M. Harari, Paul F. Lambert

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

What HIV/AIDS Taught Me About Pandemics: A Clinician’s Perspective

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Daphne A. Haas-Kogan

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Sharing Experiences and Lessons: Medical Issues in Confronting the HIV Epidemic and COVID-19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Paul Volberding

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Prostate and Pelvis on Pause Pending a Pandemic

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Nicholas G. Zaorsky

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Wait and Hurry Up: Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Karen E. Hoffman

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Less Is More During COVID 19

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Jonathan E. Leeman, Paul L. Nguyen

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Cancer Treatment Decision-Making During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Data Over Opinion

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Daniel E. Spratt

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Through COVID-Colored Glasses: New Perspectives on Same Data

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Bridget F. Koontz

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Delaying Dilemmas: Coronavirus Complications Impacting the Management of Prostate Cancer

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Osama Mohamad, Mack Roach

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

An Ounce of Prevention and a Pound of Cure: Randomized Clinical Trials of Therapeutics Against COVID-19 and an Assessment of Personal Protective Equipment and Distancing

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): David J. Sher

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

Our Lives Post-Pandemic: What Happens to Radiation Oncology After COVID-19?

Publication date: 1 October 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Volume 108, Issue 2Author(s): Patricia Hardenbergh

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Wed Sep 02, 2020 15:08

The role of circulating tumor cells in breast cancer and implications for radiation treatment decisions

Publication date: Available online 1 September 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*PhysicsAuthor(s): Chelain Goodman, Corey W. Speers

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