Introduction In order to discharge the patients receiving treatment with large radiation doses of 131I for thyroid cancer, it is necessary to measure and evaluate the external dose rates of these patients. The aim of the study was to assess a new method of external dose rate measurement, and to analyze the obtained results as a function of time. Materials and Methods In this study, a telescopic...

Background: In recent decades many guidelines has been conducted by radiation protection organizations about radiation protection in dentistry. This study aimed to evaluate the observance of these guidelines in educational clinics of all dental schools in Iran. Material and Methods: In this cross-sectional study a self-administered questionnaire, based on National Radiation Protection ...

Introduction: Radiography plays an important role in the diagnosis of oral and dental disease and one of the most common diagnostic procedures in dentistry. Recent reports have raised concern about the increased use of ionizing radiation in dental imaging and the possibility of cancers. The effective dose of some dental radiographic examinations is high enough, so appropriate ...

Background: Radiology staff needs to justify the radiation exposures in order to protect themselves and others from radiation risks. The aims of this study were to examine the awareness level of radiation dose and protection amongst radiographers and to compare their performance between major Jordanian hospitals. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 4 major Jord...

Evaluation of the application of the concepts of exemption and clearance for practices according to title III 2003 This report was produced by NNC Limited (Warrington, UK) for the European Commission and represents that organisation's views on the subject matter. These views have not been adopted or in any way approved by the Commission and should not be relied upon as a statement of the Commis...

background: gonad shielding has been recommended during pelvic x-rays since the 1950s. the popular method of gonad shielding is placement a lead shield in the midline of the pelvis. the aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and utility of gonad shielding in pediatrics undergoing pelvic x-rays.materials and methodsfollowing study approval, we retrospectively retrieved data from the di...