The number of early acute health effects and deaths owing to radiation accidents in medicine exceeds the number from accidents in any other peaceful use of radiation including nuclear power. A large ...

Most nuclear medicine technologists are employed in hospital settings, where they contribute to the diagnosis and treatment.

The conference on radiation protection for sustainable nuclear energy was organised by the Mangalore University in ...

The use of radiation in medicine since the late 19 th century has provided powerful tools for disease diagnosis and treatment, but brings both benefit and risk. Focusing on radiation biology ...

This publication provides information on the implementation of quality assurance and quality control programmes for the measurement of radioactivity related to the practice of nuclear medicine. It is ...

This means they can easily pass through medical equipment ... standing in the environment where objects are being treated by radiation could expose people’s cells to damage and possibly cancer.

Radioactive materials have been used by people for generations now, providing some incredible advancements in medical, transportation, military, energy, and other fields. While we were quick to ...

is part of the broader discipline of radiological sciences that includes the uses of radiation in medicine. The profession of Health Physics is dedicated to the application of scientific principles ...

Radiation therapy is a widely used cancer treatment, but what exactly does it involve, and what can patients expect? In this ...