THE CHALLENGE IN USING THE RETROSPECTIVE ASSESSMENT OF RESIDENTIAL RADON CONCENTRATION.

abstract：:In this work, we analyse the dose to 5034 patients (20 137 images) who underwent mammographic examinations with a full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system over a 2-y period. The information relevant to this study has been extracted from the image Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) headers. Entr...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Morán P,Chevalier M,Ten JI,Fernández Soto JM,Vañó E

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bi-directional signaling involved in radiation-induced bystander effect (RIBE) between irradiated carcinoma cells and their surrounding non-irradiated normal cells is relevant to radiation cancer therapy. Using the SPICE-NIRS microbeam, we delivered 500 protons to A549-GFP lung carcinoma cells, stably expressing H2B-G...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kobayashi A,Autsavapromporn N,Ahmad TAFT,Oikawa M,Homma-Takeda S,Furusawa Y,Wang J,Konishi T

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate internal doses due to the inhalation of radionuclides produced by the nuclear spallation of the air nuclei in high-energy proton accelerator facilities, the physicochemical properties of radionuclides are very important. Thus, the ratio of aerosol and gases of 38Cl and 39Cl formed by irradiating argon gas-...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Yokoyama S,Sato K,Manabe K,Noguchi H,Kaneko H,Oki Y,Iida T,Tanaka S

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure of children to ionising radiation is considered to carry higher risk than that of adults; therefore a need to suggest diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for the common paediatric diagnostic X-ray procedures was recognised for the X-ray machines meeting the requirements of the recently implemented Safety Code ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Sonawane AU,Sunil Kumar JV,Singh M,Pradhan AS

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New paradigms for parallel programming have been devised to simplify software development on multi-core processors and many-core graphical processing units (GPU). Despite their obvious benefits, the parallelisation of existing computer programs is not an easy task. In this work, the use of the Open Multiprocessing (Op...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Örtenberg A,Magnusson M,Sandborg M,Alm Carlsson G,Malusek A

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The experimental energy dependence of the electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) radiation-induced signal at irradiation by photons in the energy range of 13 keV-1.25 MeV was analysed in terms of the absorbed dose in human tooth enamel. The latter was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation of the photon and electron...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Ivannikov AI,Tikunov DD,Borysheva NB,Trompier F,Skvortsov VG,Stepanenko VF,Hoshi M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radionuclide concentrations of ²²⁶Ra, ²³²Th and ⁴⁰K in different types of building materials used in Egypt were measured using gamma-ray spectroscopy. The results showed relatively moderate radionuclide concentrations for all samples except granite, which showed extremely high concentrations of 78.75 ± 2.36, 2.82 ± 0....

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Hassan NM,Mansour NA,Fayez-Hassan M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An improvement in the clinical results obtained using total body irradiation (TBI) with photon beams requires precise TBI treatment planning, reproducible irradiation, precise in vivo dosimetry, accurate documentation and careful evaluation. In vivo dosimetry using LiF Harshaw TLD-100 chips was used during the TBI tre...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Palkosková P,Hlavata H,Dvorák P,Novotný J,Novotný J Jr

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To estimate the absorbed dose in normal organs and inflamed tissue following i.v. administration of [201Tl](III)-DTPA-HIgG by using biodistribution data in inflamation bearing rats was attempted. The percentages of injected dose per gram of each organ were calculated. The medical internal radiation dose formulation was...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Khorrami Moghaddam A,Reza Jalilian A,Hayati V,Shanehsazzadeh S

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of the long-term autopsy studies on plutonium body burden in the population of Ozyorsk situated in the vicinity of the radiochemical plant of the Mayak Production Association (Russia) have been presented. The data were obtained from radiochemical analysis of the soft tissue and bone samples collected at the au...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Suslova KG,Khokhryakov VF,Sokolova AB

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relatively high organ doses absorbed by patients in interventional cardiology suggest the opportunity to define these patients as a cohort to be followed forward in time in an epidemiological study of the cancer risks associated with exposure to low-dose ionising radiation. In this paper, the UNSCEAR 2000 Report risk ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Malisan MR,Padovani R,Faulkner K,Malone JF,Vaño E,Jankowski J,Kosunen A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the non-intersection model of cylindrical capillaries, the mean radius of the pores of some soils and building materials are estimated. In size, the above-mentioned radii are usually of the order of the free path of gas molecules at atmospheric pressure. A review of pore size distribution data also reveals th...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Minkin L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new recommendation issued by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) introducing a 20-mSv annual dose limit for the eye lens stimulated an interesting debate among the radiation protection community. In the present work the problem of estimating Hp(3) for neutron realistic workplace spectra ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Ferrari P,Gualdrini G,Tanner R,Fantuzzi E

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mapping the geogenic radon potential in Buzău County is part of a research project aiming to apply research for sustainable development and economic growth following the principles of geoconservation in order to support the 'Buzău Land' UNESCO Geopark initiative. The mapping of geogenic radon will be used as an overvi...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Moldovan MC,Burghele BD,Roba CA,Sferle TL,Buterez C,Mitrofan H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At a high-energy, high-intensity proton accelerator facility, the accelerator components inside the beam-line tunnel and the concrete wall of the tunnel are activated due to beam loss during operation. During maintenance work inside the tunnel, radiation emitted from these activated materials can cause exposure to rad...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Numajiri M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The starting point of the Spanish experience in the study of High Background Radiation Areas is the development of a nationwide indoor radon survey carried out in 1988. This campaign, belonging to the first Spanish Radon Framework, consisted of approximately 2000 indoor radon measurements which represented a valuable ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Sáinz C,Quindós LS,Fernández PL,Gómez J,Fuente I,Quindós L,Matarranz JL

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physical data regarding bremsstrahlung and neutrons produced in a steel shield by high-energy electron beams from a medical linear accelerator were investigated. These data are required to allow the accurate prediction of shielding performance for high-energy electron beams and in the design of radiotherapy facili...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Fujita Y,Myojoyama A,Saitoh H

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The measurement of air samples may be used to assess risks of internal exposures, either by the use of workplace static air samplers (SAS) or personal air samplers (PAS). These measurements need to incorporate information on the physical and chemical nature of the aerosol, and the relationship between the sampled and ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Roberts GA,Bull RK

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study analyses the electric field radiating from the GSM/UMTS base stations located in central Malatya, a densely populated urban area in Turkey. The authors have conducted both instant and continuous measurements of high-frequency electromagnetic fields throughout their research by using non-ionising radi...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Karadağ T,Yüceer M,Abbasov T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In preparation of a large European epidemiological study on the relation between eye lens dose and the occurrence of lens opacities, the European ELDO project focused on the development of practical methods to estimate retrospectively cumulative eye lens dose for interventional medical professionals exposed to radiati...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Farah J,Struelens L,Auvinen A,Jacob S,Koukorava C,Schnelzer M,Vanhavere F,Clairand I

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to provide reference fields for the ionising radiation, PTB operates the ion accelerator facility. Referring to high energy photons, reference fields according to International Organization for Standardization 4037 series are produced. The neutron component of the 6-7 MeV photon field (R-F), which is produced...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Röttger S,Heiske A,Nolte R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Albedo dosemeters remain the most used dosemeters in neutron individual monitoring. In Brazil, most of the neutron occupational fields are from radionuclide sources, often without any moderation, where albedo dosemeters have poor energy response. The purpose of this work is to compare the HP(10) energy response of the...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Freitas BM,da Silva AX,Pereira WW,Mauricio CLP

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Health Physics Measurements Group at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has initiated a study of neutron reference fields at selected US Department of Energy (DOE) calibration facilities. To date, field characterisation has been completed at five facilities. These fields are traceable to the National Instit...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Olsher RH,McLean TD,Mallett MW,Seagraves DT,Gadd MS,Markham RL,Murphy RO,Devine RT

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the framework of collaboration among the ENEA Radiation Protection Institute (Bologna), the ENEA Fusion Department (Frascati) and the INFN-LNF-Radiation Protection Group (Frascati), an experimental campaign was organised on the usage of thermoluminescence dosemeters (TLDs) for the dosimetric and spectrometric chara...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Bedogni R,Angelone M,Esposito A,Chiti M

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A neutron spectrometry and dosimetry measurement system has been developed based on a different design of the divided regions for a sphere, with three position-sensitive counters. The characteristics of the measurement system have been investigated in the reference radiation fields of Am-Be and (252)Cf sources. When r...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Li T,Yang L,Ma J,Fang D

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:QUADOS, a Concerted Action of the European Commission, has promoted an intercomparison aimed at evaluating the use of computational codes for dosimetry in radiation protection and medical physics. This intercomparison was open to all users of radiation transport codes. Eight problems were selected for their relevance ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Gualdrini G,Agosteo S,Ménard S,Price RA,Chartier JL,Grosswendt B,Kodeli I,Leuthold GP,Siebert BR,Tagziria H,Tanner RJ,Terrissol M,Zankl M

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro dose-response calibration curves for (60)Co gamma rays have been established for unstable chromosome aberrations in human peripheral blood lymphocytes. The observed dose-response data were fitted to a linear quadratic model. The calibration curve parameters were used to estimate the equivalent whole-body dose...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Senthamizhchelvan S,Pant GS,Rath GK,Julka PK,Nair O,Joshi RC,Malhotra A,Pandey RM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study identified occupational factors associated with radiation exposure in Korea. Survey data of 16 037 workers from 2016 to 2017, including lifestyle factors and occupational characteristics, were combined with the National Dose Registry. Higher average annual doses were observed in groups exhibiting health ris...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Kim J,Seo S,Lee DN,Park S,Im KJ,Park S,Jin YW

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:A new quasi-monoenergetic neutron beam facility has been constructed at The Svedberg Laboratory (TSL) in Uppsala, Sweden. Key features include a neutron energy range of 11-175 MeV, high fluxes, user flux control, flexible neutron field size and shape, and spacious and easily accessible user area. The first results of ...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Prokofiev AV,Blomgren J,Byström O,Ekström C,Pomp S,Tippawan U,Ziemann V,Osterlund M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radon measurements, as do any measurements, include errors in their readings. The relative values of such errors depend principally on the measurement methods used, the radon concentration to be measured and the duration of the measurements. Typical exposure times for radon surveys using passive detectors [nuclear tra...

journal_title：Radiation protection dosimetry

authors： Janik M,Łoskiewicz J,Tokonami S,Kozak K,Mazur J,Ishikawa T

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00