Standard radiation protection gear used by operators in the cath lab leaves the lower body exposed, but with a little creativity it is possible to add protective shielding underneath the angiography ...

PAHO and WHO, are based on assessments of the biological effects of irradiation made by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation, and on the recommendations of the ...

Guidance and recommendations for radiation protection and safety in well logging – the study of geological formations penetrated via a borehole – and accelerator-based radioisotope production are ...

St. Vincent’s East cath lab this month began using a potentially revolutionary device – developed and manufactured in Alabama - to shield doctors and technicians from the harmful effects of repeated ...

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 ...

Women working in healthcare who are regularly exposed to radiation from x-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionizing radiation protection to help minimize their risk of developing breast ...

The Takata Corporation sold defective air bag inflators that resulted in the death of 16 people in the United States and a massive recall of cars. While it was rare for the air bags to fail, the ...