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High-Tech Chair Revolutionizes Cancer Radiation Therapy with Patient Positioning Shift

A revolutionary approach to proton radiation therapy is transforming cancer treatment by having patients sit upright instead of lying down. The simple positioning change eliminates the need for massive 600-ton gantry systems that have traditionally dominated radiation therapy facilities.

Revolutionary Positioning Approach Transforms Proton Therapy

Startup Leo Cancer Care is transforming proton radiation treatment with what sources indicate is a remarkably simple innovation: having patients sit upright during treatment rather than lying down. According to reports, this fundamental shift in patient positioning is attracting significant interest from major medical institutions, with hospitals that include Stanford and McLaren reportedly lining up to purchase dozens of the new machines.

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Afghanistan VPN Usage Soars 35,000% Amid Social Media Ban

Following government-imposed social media restrictions, Afghanistan has witnessed a staggering 35,000% increase in VPN usage. The ban affects platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and X as authorities implement content controls across the country’s internet infrastructure.

Afghanistan’s social media restrictions trigger VPN surge

Afghanistan has experienced a dramatic 35,000% increase in VPN usage following government-imposed restrictions on popular social media platforms. The unprecedented spike occurred between October 6-7, 2025, according to data from Proton VPN Observatory, highlighting citizens’ desperate attempts to maintain online access amid growing internet censorship.