Rubber boot covers. Tyvek suits. Respirators. These are just a few items of personal protective equipment (PPE) that students donned during the Radiation Safety and Control practicum exercise inside ...
Technological advancements, progress achieved and the identification of challenges in medical uses of ionizing radiation, were among key topics discussed at a meeting held recently at the IAEA ...
Radiation injury remains a significant clinical and public health concern, affecting both patients undergoing therapeutic radiotherapy and individuals exposed to accidental or environmental sources of ...
If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Protecting people and the environment from the harmful ...
UPTON, NY—To run any radiological facility, safety must be everyone’s highest priority. Having a team of specialists trained in radiation protection is essential to any work being done with ...
WASHINGTON, DC—A comprehensive radiation shield can cut radiation exposure to primary operators during coronary and structural heart procedures by more than 99% when used in combination with standard ...
Credit: Getty Images. The hormone sensitivity of breast tissue makes it even more susceptible to damage from ionizing radiation from imaging machines. Radiation is a part of day-to-day life for many ...
Like the Maytag repairman sitting next to a silent telephone in those old TV commercials, staff members from the university’s Radiation Safety Office know they’re doing a good job when nothing’s ...
If you have an after-hours emergency involving radiation, dial 911. Notify Radiation Safety of any incident involving radiological materials. Who should I call if there is a radiation mishap? In the ...
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