Diagnostics, 2020 The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dose reduction on diagnostic accuracy and image quality of cervical computed tomography (CT) in patients with suspected cervical abscess. Forty-eight patients (mean age 45.5 years) received a CT for
Moritz T. Winkelmann +8 more
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Dosimetry of Occupational Radiation around Panoramic X-ray Apparatus [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2019 Background: Panoramic imaging is one of the most common imaging methods in dentistry. Regarding the side-effects of ionizing radiation, it is necessary to survey different aspects and details of panoramic imaging.
A H Pakravan +4 more
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Change of notch impact strength depending on radiation dose and test temperature
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2017 The main purpose of this paper has been determine the effect of radiation crosslinking on the notch impact strength of polyamides filled with fiberglass.
Martin Bednarik, Pavel Stoklasek
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Comparisons of Hounsfield Unit Linearity between Images Reconstructed using an Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction (AIDR) and a Filter Back-Projection (FBP) Techniques [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2020 Background: The HU linearity is an essential parameter in a quantitative imaging and the treatment planning systems of radiotherapy. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the linearity of Hounsfield unit (HU) in applying the adaptive iterative dose ...
I Suyudi +4 more
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Microwave dosimeter - A concept [PDF]
, 1971 Dosimeter determines time-integrated radiation dosage to which an individual is exposed. Integration is measured chemically in proportion to radiation detected.
Bartlett, R. G., Bird, F.
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Radiation-hard ASICs for optical data transmission in the ATLAS pixel detector [PDF]
, 2003 We have developed two radiation-hard ASICs for optical data transmission in the ATLAS pixel detector at the LHC at CERN: a driver chip for a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) diode for 80 Mbit/s data transmission from the detector, and a Bi ...
Arms, K E +14 more
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Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2023 PURPOSETo investigate the image quality of lower extremity computed tomography angiography (LE-CTA) using a reconstruction algorithm for monoenergetic images (MEIs) to evaluate peripheral arterial disease (PAD) at different kiloelectron volt (keV) levels.
Jung Han Hwang +7 more
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Pulse-Administered Toceranib Phosphate Plus Lomustine for Treatment of Unresectable Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundNonresectable mast cell tumors (MCT) in dogs remain a therapeutic challenge, and investigation of novel combination therapies is warranted. Intermittent administration of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) combined with cytotoxic chemotherapy may
Avery, AC +7 more
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Direct Experimental Evidence for Differing Reactivity Alterations of Minerals following Irradiation: The Case of Calcite and Quartz [PDF]
, 2015 Concrete, a mixture formed by mixing cement, water, and fine and coarse mineral aggregates is used in the construction of nuclear power plants (NPPs), e.g., to construct the reactor cavity concrete that encases the reactor pressure vessel, etc.
Bauchy, Mathieu +7 more
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Comparative study between radiation exposure in common urological procedures
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied SciencesBackground Fluoroscopy has become essential to urological surgery since advancement of endourology. Fluoroscopy use has increased, placing urologists as well as staff members at risk for occupational radiation exposure and related dangers.
Akrm A. Elmarakbi +3 more
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