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Local Diagnostic Reference Levels in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis [PDF]

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences
Introduction Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) are a guideline to indicate whether the radiation administered during medical procedures performed under routine conditions is unusually low or high.
Peter Barnes, Michelle Kostidis, Julie Nguyen, Molly O'Donohue   +3 more
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Estimating Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Mammography in Dubai

Diagnostics, 2023
As the total volume of mammograms in Dubai is increasing consistently, it is crucial to focus on the process of dose optimization by determining dose reference levels for such sensitive radiographic examinations as mammography.
Kaltham Abdulwahid Noor, Norhashimah Mohd Norsuddin, Muhammad Khalis Abdul Karim, Iza Nurzawani Che Isa, Wadha Alshamsi   +4 more
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Establishing Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Head Computed Tomography Examinations [PDF]

Biomedicines
Background/Objectives: Head Computed Tomography (CT) is an essential diagnostic tool for identifying brain pathologies and visualizing blood vessels. However, CT exposes patients to ionizing radiation, making it necessary to establish local diagnostic ...
Sandra Modlińska, Marcin Rojek, Michał Bielówka, Jakub Kufel   +3 more
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National diagnostic reference levels for digital diagnostic and screening mammography in Uganda. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2023
IntroductionScreening and diagnostic mammography are associated with some risk of radiation-induced breast cancer. This study was conducted to establish the National Diagnostic Reference Levels (NDRLs) for digital diagnostic and screening mammography in ...
Denish Odongo, Alen Musisi, Richard Omara Okello, Felix Bongomin, Geoffrey Erem   +4 more
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How to establish and use local diagnostic reference levels: an ESR EuroSafe Imaging expert statement

Insights into Imaging, 2023
Although the Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have been shown to be an important tool for optimising patient radiation protection, there are still difficulties related to the methodology that should be used to establish and use local DRL values.
John Damilakis, Guy Frija, Boris Brkljacic, Eliseo Vano, Reinhard Loose, Graciano Paulo, Hugues Brat, Virginia Tsapaki, the European Society of Radiology   +8 more
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Diagnostic Reference Levels for nuclear medicine imaging in Austria: A nationwide survey of used dose levels for adult patients

Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik, 2022
Purpose: To assess dose levels in routine nuclear medicine (NUC) procedures in Austria as a prior to a legislative update of the National Diagnostic Reference Levels (NDRL).
David Wachabauer, Thomas Beyer, Manfred Ditto, Hans-Jürgen Gallowitsch, Michael Hinterreiter, Bettina Ibi, Phillipp Malle, Siroos Mirzaei, Florian Smetana, Anton Staudenherz, Boris Warwitz, Georg Zettinig, Ivo Rausch   +12 more
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Updated National Diagnostic Reference Levels and Achievable Doses for CT Protocols: A National Survey of Korean Hospitals

Tomography, 2022
Background: In 2021, the Korean government proposed a new CT diagnostic reference level. This study performed a nationwide survey and developed new DRLs and AD for 13 common CT examinations. We compared other countries’ DRLs for CT examinations. Methods:
Sora Nam, Hyemin Park, Soonmu Kwon, Pyong-kon Cho, Yongsu Yoon, Sang-wook Yoon, Jungsu Kim   +6 more
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Reporting Diagnostic Reference Levels for Paediatric Patients Undergoing Brain Computed Tomography

Tomography, 2023
Brain computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic imaging tool routinely used to assess all paediatric neurologic disorders and other head injuries. Despite the continuous development of paediatric CT imaging, radiation exposure remains a concern.
Ali Alhailiy, Essam Alkhybari, Sultan Alghamdi, Nada Fisal, Sultan Aldosari, Salman Albeshan   +5 more
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Systematic Review on Diagnostic Reference Levels for Computed Tomography Examinations in Radiation Therapy Planning

Diagnostics, 2023
Background: In August 2017, the European Commission awarded the “European Study on Clinical Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRL) for X-ray Medical Imaging” project to the European Society of Radiology to provide up-to-date Diagnostic Reference Levels based ...
Shreekripa Rao, Krishna Sharan, Suresh Sukumar, Srinidhi Gururajarao Chandraguthi, Rechal Nisha Dsouza, Leena R. David, Sneha Ravichandran, Berna Uzun, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Dilber Uzun Ozsahin   +9 more
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Establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels for Paediatric CT Imaging: A Multi-Centre Study. [PDF]

Healthcare (Basel)
Background: Computed Tomography (CT) imaging is widely recognised for its high capability in assessing multiple organs. However, concerns about patient radiation exposure, particularly in children, pose significant challenges. Objective: This study aimed
Bouchareb Y, Al Kharusi M, Al Maqbali A, Al Maimani A, Al Maskari H, Sirasanagandla SR, Al Jabri A, Al Kindi F, Al Shabibi S, Baawain S.   +9 more
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