Evaluation of fetal absorbed doses from computed tomography examinations of pregnant patients: A systematic review [PDF]
Digital Diagnostics, 2023 BACKGROUND: Currently, no systematic data are available on fetal radiation exposure as a result of radiographic studies during pregnancy. Consequently, there are no approved methods of its calculation that can be used in clinical practice.
Aleksandr V. Vodovatov +10 more
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Organ Dose Measurement in Computed Tomography Using Thermoluminescence Dosimeter in Locally Developed Phantoms [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2019 Introduction: Organ dose estimation using thermoluminescence dosimeter (TLD) is known to be a standard, although many other methods, such as simulation software, optically stimulated luminescent dosimeters, and photodiodes are still in use.
Michael Akpochafor +9 more
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Investigation of Eye Lens Dose Estimate based on AAPM Report 293 in Head Computed Tomography [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2021 Background: Estimation of eye lens dose is important in head computed tomography (CT) examination since the eye lens is a sensitive organ to ionizing radiation.
Choirul Anam +5 more
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Estimation of Absorbed and Effective Doses in Organs through Computed Tomography Examinations Using Automatic Exposure Control and Fixed Tube Current Techniques: A Phantom Case Study [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Medical Physics, 2020 Introduction: The study aimed to assess absorbed and effective doses in organs through computed tomography (CT) examinations using automatic exposure control (AEC) and fixed tube current (FTC) techniques.
Hamza Sulemana +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 +4 more
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Estimating Specific Patient Organ Dose for Chest CT Examinations with Monte Carlo Method
Applied Sciences, 2021 Purpose: The purpose of this study was to preliminarily estimate patient-specific organ doses in chest CT examinations for Chinese adults, and to investigate the effect of patient size on organ doses.
Yang Yang +5 more
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Applied Sciences, 2022 Few studies have reviewed the reduction of doses in Computed tomography (CT), while various diagnostic procedures use ionizing radiation to explore the optimal dose estimate using multiple exposure quantities, including milliampere-seconds, kilovoltage ...
Abdullah Yousef Al-Othman +9 more
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Organ doses and associated cancer risks for computed tomography examinations of the thoracic region [PDF]
Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2018 The use of computed tomography is increasing rapidly and doses are not negligible especially when medical procedures require more than one scan. The purpose of the present study was to measure doses in an anthropomorphic Rando phantom during a ...
Majer Marija +4 more
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Analysis of aluminum protective effect for female astronauts in solar particle events [PDF]
Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2017 In order to ensure the health and safety of female astronauts in space, the risks of space radiation should be evaluated, and effective methods for protecting against space radiation should be investigated.
Xu Feng +5 more
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Tomography, 2022 This study aimed to address the knowledge gap in assessing the radiation doses from cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) procedures, establishing a typical value, and estimating effective and organ doses.
Mohamed M. Abuzaid +4 more
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