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Galactic cosmic ray induced radiation dose on terrestrial exoplanets [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This past decade has seen tremendous advancements in the study of extrasolar planets. Observations are now made with increasing sophistication from both ground and space-based instruments, and exoplanets are characterized with increasing precision. There
Atri, Dimitra   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Radiation optic neuropathy and retinopathy with low dose (20 Gy) radiation treatment

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2016
Purpose: To report a case of optic neuropathy and retinopathy from a dose of radiation traditionally thought to be safe to the visual system and discuss strategies for preventing vision loss when using radiation to treat intraocular tumors. Observations:
Crandall E. Peeler, Dean M. Cestari
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of DNA damage and stress in wildlife chronically exposed to low-dose, low-dose rate radiation from the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

open access: yesEnvironment International, 2021
The health effects associated with chronic low-dose, low-dose rate (LD-LDR) exposures to environmental radiation are uncertain. All dose-effect studies conducted outside controlled laboratory conditions are challenged by inherent complexities of ...
Kelly Cunningham   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Reduced chromosome aberration complexity in normal human bronchial epithelial cells exposed to low-LET γ-rays and high-LET α-particles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This article is made available through the Brunel Open Access Publishing Fund.Copyright © 2013 The Author(s). Purpose: Cells of the lung are at risk from exposure to low and moderate doses of ionizing radiation from a range of environmental and medical ...
Anderson, RM   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

The HIT Network for Children and Adolescents With CNS Tumors Facilitates Improvements of Diagnostic Assessments, Multimodal Treatments, Individual Counseling, and Research in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The HIT network was established in 2000 to create a population‐based structure aiming to improve survival rates and reduce late effects for children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors by conducting comprehensive clinical trials.
Stefan Rutkowski   +59 more
wiley   +1 more source

Computed tomography with low-dose radiation versus standard-dose radiation for diagnosing fractures: systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesSão Paulo Medical Journal, 2021
BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) accounts for 13% of all radiological examinations in the United States and 40-70% of the radiation that patients receive.
Márcio Luís Duarte   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patient Activation in Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Current Insights and Implications for Survivorship Care—A Systematic Review From the e‐QuoL Project

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Patient activation—encompassing knowledge, confidence, and skills in managing individual's health—is a cornerstone of person‐centered care. However, its significance among childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors (CAYACS) remains unexplored. This article examines the application of the 13‐item Patient Activation Measure (
Charlotte Demoor‐Goldschmidt   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Low Dose Radiation Therapy for Covid-19: Benefit or Threat?

open access: yesJLUMHS, 2021
The new coronavirus outbreak emerged at the end of 2019 worldwide in a very short period of time. The number of victims of this virus until 2020/11/17 has been 1323143.
Ahlam Almanie , Samaneh Abbasi
doaj   +1 more source

Imaging of High‐Risk Neuroblastoma: Recommendations From SIOPEN Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in early childhood. Its clinical behavior is highly variable, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal outcome despite intensive treatment. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology Europe Neuroblastoma Group (SIOPEN) Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees ...
Annemieke Littooij   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unlaid Eggs: Ovarian Damage after Low-Dose Radiation

open access: yesCells, 2022
The total body irradiation of lymphomas and co-irradiation in the treatment of adjacent solid tumors can lead to a reduced ovarian function, premature ovarian insufficiency, and menopause.
Elisabeth Reiser   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

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