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On the issue of the methodology of quantitative assessment of radiation risk
Радиационная гигиена, 2020 Peculiarity of various methodology aspects for estimate radiation risk in dependence of using area are discussed in this article; perspective of the estimate perfection is discussed too.
V. A. Sakovich
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Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and the risk of childhood cancer-illustrated with domestic radon and radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure [PDF]
, 2013 Background Children are exposed to many different environmental factors, including exposure to low-dose ionizing radiation and to non-ionizing radiation.
Hauri, Dimitri
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Years of life lost due to external radiation exposure [PDF]
Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2004 In this paper a new approach for calculation of the years of life lost per excess death due to stochastic health effects is applied to external exposure pathways.
Raičević Jagoš J. +3 more
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Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 2023 Computed tomography exams are considered diagnostic imaging exams that generate significant radiation dose to the patient. Justification, optimization, and dose limitation are radiological protection principles used to minimize patient and staff exposure,
Ana Luiza Milani +7 more
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Diagnostic Imaging of Pregnant Women and Fetuses: Literature Review
Bioengineering, 2022 Healthcare providers have acknowledged the dangers of radiation exposure to embryonic and fetal health, yet diagnostic imaging of pregnant women is increasing. Literature that pertains to the topic of interest was reviewed to collect tertiary data.
Eunhye Kim, Brenda Boyd
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani +7 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben +4 more
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, 2018 Purpose: Radiation-induced lymphopenia (RIL) is the result of direct toxicity to circulating lymphocytes as they traverse the irradiated field, occurs in 40% to 70% of patients who undergo conventional external beam radiation therapy, and is associated ...
Ellsworth, Susannah G. +1 more
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The present state of radiation exposure from pediatric CT examinations in Japan — what do we have to do? [PDF]
, 2018 The use of computed tomography (CT) has increased dramatically over the past several decades and has resulted in a concurrent increase in medical exposure to ionizing radiation.
Tsuchida, Tatsuro +15 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk +10 more
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