In May, Philips alerted its customers to the safety concern, cautioning that its Sense XL Torso (1.5T and 3T) coils could overheat and cause patients to sustain serious burns.

There has long been speculation suggesting that chronic benzo consumption could be a precursor to conditions that deteriorate neurological function.

Lawmakers led by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., made their plea in a June letter to the head of the agency. 

Providers are required to obtain a recent baseline brain MRI prior to initiating treatment and individuals also must undergo scans prior to the second, third, fourth and seventh infusions. 
 

The grant will fund a team at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center working to identify genetic biomarkers capable of predicting RT side effects.

Despite kicking their initial habit, these individuals remain at risk of developing lung cancer due to their history of smoking cigarettes, current use of e-cigarettes, or both, experts caution.

Amid increasing volumes, the Boston institution in 2019 started designing a new standalone facility utilizing new designs and processes to serve more patients. 

Cardiologist Theodore Abraham, MD, has been an ASE member for more than two decades. He is now the organization's 2024-2025 president.