Mepitel film -- a transparent, breathable, adhesive soft silicone film dressing -- is more effective than standard of care in preventing acute radiation dermatitis in at-risk breast cancer patients, a ...

Radiation dermatitis is one of the most common side effects of radiotherapy for women with breast cancer. Results from a phase 3 trial add to previous evidence from smaller trials that show that a ...

Mepitel Film skin dressings reduced rates of radiation dermatitis — a type of skin-related side effect — compared to standard of care in women undergoing radiation for breast cancer, according to ...

Annie (not her real name) was born by normal spontaneous vaginal delivery to a 20-year-old G1 P1 mother who received routine prenatal care and experienced an uneventful pregnancy. Shortly after birth, ...