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Effects of Variations in Imaging Parameters on Image Quality of Non Contrast Computed Tomography Scans of Brain: A Cross-sectional Study [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021
Introduction: The radiation dose absorbed during Computed Tomography (CT) investigation of the head, which could be reduced by altering the scan parameters, is of great concern considering the radiosensitive organs around this region.
Nmesoma Francisca Ukaji, Christopher Chukwuemeka Ohagwu, Michael Promise Ogolodom   +2 more
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A dual-modality quantification of scattered radiation from head to female breasts during radiological investigations in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2021
Background To quantify the amount of scattered radiation reaching the breasts during x-ray and CT investigations of the head in order to find appropriate justification for an intended change in practice involving torso shielding.
Thomas Adejoh, Emeka E. Ezugwu, Felix O. Erondu, Mark C. Okeji, Peter-Damian O. Anumihe, Chijioke O. Asogwa   +5 more
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Compliance to radiography practice of high-kilovoltage technique for chest radiography in South South Nigeria

Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 2022
Background The production of a good quality chest radiograph depends on the selection of appropriate kilovoltage and current–time product while keeping the radiation dose to patients as low as possible.
Emmanuel O. Esien-umo, Ndubuisi O. Chiaghanam, Akwa E. Erim, Michael Effa, Nneoyi O. Egbe   +4 more
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Knowledge, attitude, and practices of infection prevention and control among radiographers in a resource constraint setting in Namibia

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2023
Background: Radiographers’ role as healthcare workers places them at constant risk for hospital-acquired infections. Practical, evidence-based methods are necessary to reduce the transmission of pathogens to and from patients and healthcare workers ...
Wako Dihako, Mondjila Amkongo, Abel Karera, Moneni Shilumba   +3 more
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Comprehensive overview of the venous disorder known as pelvic congestion syndrome

Annals of Medicine, 2022
Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) also known as Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS) affect a great number of women worldwide and often remain undiagnosed. Gynecological symptoms caused by vascular background demand a holistic approach for appropriate diagnosis.
Kamil Bałabuszek, Michał Toborek, Radosław Pietura   +2 more
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Immobilization of Nuclear Waste Using Carbon Nanotubes Prepared by Laser Ablation in Liquid Method

Iraqi Journal of Physics, 2021
In an attempt to disposal from nuclear waste which threats our health and environments. Therefore we have to find appropriate method to immobilize nuclear waste.
thuraya amer abed al-hussein, Ghufran S. Jaber   +1 more
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An audit of radiographers’ practice of left-right image annotation in film-screen radiography and after installation of computed radiography in a tertiary hospital in Africa

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2020
Background Errors in radiographic image annotation by radiographers could potentially lead to misdiagnoses by radiologists and wrong side surgery by surgeons. Such medical negligence has dire medico-legal consequences.
Thomas Adejoh, Chukwuemeka H. Elugwu, Mohammed Sidi, Emeka E. Ezugwu, Chijioke O. Asogwa, Mark C. Okeji   +5 more
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A Systematic Review of the Relationship between Chest CT Severity Score and Laboratory Findings and Clinical Parameters in COVID-19 Pneumonia

Diagnostics, 2023
The COVID-19 virus has infected millions of people and became a global pandemic in 2020. The efficacy of laboratory and clinical parameters in the diagnosis and monitoring of COVID-19 has been established.
Naif A. Majrashi, Rakan A. Alhulaibi, Ibrahim H. Nammazi, Mohammed H. Alqasi, Ali S. Alyami, Wael A. Ageeli, Nouf H. Abuhadi, Ali A. Kharizy, Abdu M. Khormi, Mohammed G. Ghazwani, Ali A. Alqasmi, Turkey A. Refaee   +11 more
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Information Needs of Black Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Treatment Within the South African Public Healthcare System

Oncology and Therapy, 2020
Introduction Prostate cancer is the leading cancer type in black South African men. The South African public healthcare sector serves more than 84% of the population, which includes many of these men. Previous evidence suggests that patients’ information
Melissa Taljaard, Germaine T. Lovric, Aviwe M. Makenzi, Prudence Kawinga   +3 more
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The current status of ultrasound practice in Kano metropolis, Nigeria

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 2021
Background Ultrasound has been in clinical use to image the human body for over half a century. An audit should be performed on professional practice aimed at taking corrective measures where errors are identified and improvement in the practice when ...
Mohammed Sidi, Ghali Makoda Sani, Anas Ya’u, Joseph Dlama Zira, Shem Samuel Loshugno, Geofrey Luntsi   +5 more
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