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In a randomized trial published in The Lancet Oncology, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Centre researchers uncovered evidence supporting a shorter treatment time for breast cancer patients. The study compared two separate dosing schedules of pencil-beam scanning proton therapy, the most advanced type of proton therapy known for its precision in targeting cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue to reduce the risk of side effects. Survival rates for breast cancer continue to improve due to advances in diagnosis and treatment, leading to an increasing emphasis on reducing the long-term toxicity of cancer treatment, including radiotherapy. Prior to this study, all breast…

Blood donors have been granted the opportunity to see the Copa do Brasil final at the Maracana for free after the Rio de Janeiro State Sports Superintendence, which operates the stadium, announced that 100 tickets will be given out. The programme, organized in collaboration with the Rio State Health Department, provides free admission to the first leg of the final between Flamengo and Sao Paulo. The tickets will be given to the first 100 fans who donate blood at the Hemorio (Instituto Estadual de Hematologia Arthur de Siqueira Cavalcanti) on matchday. “Our Hemorio owes a lot to the initiatives that…

Nigerians are applauding both the former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, and Channels TV for offering Nigerians insight and objectivity in their news analysis of burning national issues recently. Akande, a veteran newsman, has lately been featured on Channels TV’s top programmes, such as Sunrise Daily and Politics Today. Before Akande was named a Presidential Aide, he had a widely successful media career as a journalist, having risen to the position of a newspaper editor in Nigeria in the late 90s and later having many years of professional practice abroad, with coverage experience at both the United Nations and the White…

Diogo Jota scored twice and Bruno Fernandes also scored as Portugal smashed Luxembourg to keep their perfect Euro 2024 qualification record intact. Portugal led 4-0 at halftime despite the suspension of Cristiano Ronaldo, with two goals each from Goncalo Inacio and Goncalo Ramos. Jota made it 5-0, Ricardo Horta added a sixth, and Jota finished with a seventh. Fernandes scored the eighth goal, while former Chelsea player Joao Felix added a late ninth. Fernandes, a Manchester United midfielder, set up the opening goal with a cross from the right flank with the outside of his boot and also assisted on…

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally prohibited from playing due to an anti-doping violation. Pogba tested positive for testosterone after Juve’s 3-0 win against Udinese on August 20, according to Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (Nado). Pogba, 30, of France, was an unused substitute but was chosen at random for post-match drug testing. If found guilty of doping, he could face a two- to four-year ban. “Juventus Football Club announces that today, September 11, 2023, the footballer Paul Labile Pogba received a precautionary suspension order from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal following the results of tests conducted on August 20, 2023,”…

A Spanish high court judge has opened an investigation into former Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales. Spain forward Jenni Hermoso filed a legal complaint last week over Rubiales kissing her on the lips following her country’s Women’s World Cup final win. Hermoso, 33, said the kiss was not consensual, while Rubiales claimed it was “mutual” and “consensual”. Rubiales quit as Spanish FA president as a result of the controversy. Last week, Prosecutor Marta Durantez Gil filed a complaint with Spain’s high court against Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion. On Monday, Judge Francisco de Jorge of the National Court…

President Bola Tinubu recently reignited Nigerians hopes when he pledged to do everything in his power to resolve the diplomatic row between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Chronicle NG reports that Tinubu’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has led to the lifting of the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travellers by the Emirate. The President shared brief details of the collaboration on his X (Twitter) page; it reads: “Today, in unity with my friend, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, we have initiated a new era of collaboration and friendship between our nations, Nigeria…

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of an ad hoc committee tasked with the comprehensive review of firearms licensing and regulations by the Nigeria Police Force in line with the Firearms Act and other extant laws, in the interest of public safety and general security. He reiterated his commitment to eradicate illegal arms and ordered commissioners of police (CPs) and squads to clamp down on illegal owners. Chronicle NG reports that ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, said this on Monday in a statement. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun,has announced the establishment of…

The doyen of the accounting profession, Akintola Williams, died at the age of 104. Pa Williams is reputedly the first Sub-Saharan African to become a chartered accountant after he passed the qualifying examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) in 1949. The icon played a leading role in the development of the accountancy profession in the country by facilitating the establishment of the Association of Accountants in Nigeria, which metamorphosed into the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Chronicle NG highlights fourteen (14) things to know about the late pioneer chartered accountant. 1. Chief…

The pioneer of the accounting profession in Nigeria, Pa Akintola Williams, has passed away at the age of 104. He reportedly died by 9 a.m. on Monday. The foremost accountant celebrated his 104th birthday on August 9. Pa Williams is reputedly the first Sub-Saharan African to become a chartered accountant after he passed the qualifying examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) in 1949. The icon played a leading role in the development of the accountancy profession in the country by facilitating the establishment of the Association of Accountants in Nigeria, which metamorphosed into the…