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Almotiri E, Alsabr S, Aljehani A, Alsumairi E et al.
Diagnostic radiography is indispensable in modern dentistry for its diagnostic and therapeutic value, yet it presents potential health risks to healthcare providers from long-term occupational radiati…
Fidelis ALE, Batista DVS, Cardoso SC, da Rosa LAR.
External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) is widely used for uveal melanoma to preserve the eye and achieve effective tumor control. However, late side effects remain a concern, reinforcing the need for …
Sadeghi B, Pur Imani R, Kiani H, Bayatiani MR et al.
BackgroundAccurate determination of individual radiation doses is critical in dosimetry, and international standards emphasize the importance of reporting measurement uncertainties. Neglecting measure…
Dzierma Y, Etemad Zadeh S, Tschernig T, Palm J et al.
PurposeThe aim of this study is to dosimetrically validate deformable dose accumulation in online adaptive radiotherapy using realistic physiological tissue deformation and comparing point dose measur…
Santos HN, Daruich de Souza C, Angelocci LV, Sakuraba RK et al.
Purpose/objectiveRadioguided Occult Lesion Localization using Iodine-125 seeds (ROLLIS) offers precise marking for non-palpable breast lesions, improving surgical margins. However, dosimetry for radio…
N. Sintwa, T. E. Talane, P. Thokwane, D. V. Mlotswa et al.
This study reports the bioengineering of zinc titanate (ZnTiO 3 ) and its possible dosimetric efficacy. The bio-inspired synthesis of the rhombohedral ZnTiO 3 phase via Hoodia gordonii natural extract…
Bonutti F, Favaretto E, Alvarado AGG, Rosso V et al.
Occupational radiation exposure remains a critical concern in interventional cardiology, particularly regarding brain and ocular protection. This study evaluates the protective efficacy of a 0.12 mmPb…
Various methods of physical retrospective dosimetry based mainly on thermally and optically stimulated luminescence in daily-use items are employed to assess the dose after unplanned radiation exposur…
BackgroundTotal skin electron therapy (TSET) is a standard treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Due to the complex patient positioning and irregular body contours, robust in-vivo dosimetry (IVD) i…
Occupational exposure to ionizing radiation remains an important radiation protection concern among radiology workers. This study assessed cytogenetic damage among radiology workers in Ghana using the…
The Institute of Applied Nuclear Physics conducts periodic monitoring of doses for occupationally exposed workers in Albania. This is the first study in Albania that includes all regional and universi…
Abstract Purpose To compare organ absorbed doses and effective doses between photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) and conventional energy-integrating detector CT (EID-CT) for head examinations in a 10…
ObjectivesThe increasing use of computed tomography (CT) in feline medicine necessitates the optimization of radiation protocols to adhere to ALARA principles. This prospective study aimed to evaluate…
BackgroundThermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) are widely used for proton therapy dosimetry and remote audits. Yet their response under pulsed delivery and the ultrahigh dose rates relevant to proton F…
Accurate dose estimation following radiation accidents remains challenging, particularly when personal dosimeter data are unavailable. This study presents a practical post-accident dose reconstruction…
QA & dosimetryPeer-ReviewedPubMedApplied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine · 2026
Rodrigues CMC, Saraiva JG, Alves LC, Rodrigues AL et al.
Luminescence dosimetry continues to advance through efforts to improve detector sensitivity, stability, and cost-effectiveness. Within this scope, Al2O3 crystals were produced by the flux-growth metho…
The novel HyperSight cone-beam CT (CBCT) system (Varian Medical Systems, Siemens Healthineers, Palo Alto, USA) provides image quality comparable to native CT and offers advantages for contouring in on…
Sina S, Karimipourfard M, Alizadeh S, Heidarinia M et al.
High natural background radiation areas (HNBRAs) can impose elevated external exposure on non-human biota, yet organism-relevant dose characterization remains limited for many extreme environments. He…
Radiation safetyPeer-ReviewedPubMedPhysica medica : PM : an international journal devoted to the applications of physics to medicine and biology : official journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB) · 2026
Eggimann HJ, Alejandre-Lafont E, von Allmen RS, Binder J et al.
IntroductionA splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) during pregnancy poses a potentially life-threatening risk to patients and is challenging to treat. One treatment option is fluoroscopy-guided embolization,…
Srivastava K, Yadav R, Chakrabarty S, Minal P et al.
A new compact three-element Extremity Ring Badge (ERB) dosemeter has been developed for extremity dose monitoring of Indian radiation workers. This three-element dosemeter is based on indigenously dev…
Amasya H, Günay O, Kesmezacar FF, Akdoğan ET et al.
This study aimed to compare full- (360°) and half-rotation (180°) dental cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) protocols in terms of effective dose (ED) and quantitative image quality for the maxilla a…
The angular dependence of thermoluminescent (TL) pellets can present a challenge in thermoluminescent dosimetry (TLD), especially at personal dosimetry applications. In this work, semi-spherical-shape…
The reduction of the annual equivalent dose limit to the lens of the eye from 150 to 20 mSv has increased the need for reliable assessment of occupational eye lens exposure, particularly in interventi…
Kunert P, Weis M, Schlattl H, Schoenberg SO et al.
ObjectivePediatric thoracic imaging requires radiation dose optimization. Common strategies include protocols with low (70 kV) or medium tube voltages (100 kV) with tin filtration (100Sn). Photon-Coun…
PurposeThe aim of this study is to perform an experimental evaluation of an imaging-based intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy (IOERT) and in vivo dose verification workflow for pancreatic cancer…
Accurate extremity dosimetry is essential in nuclear medicine due to finger exposure being one of the major radiation protection concerns. Instinctive ring wearing habits, such as facing decorative el…
Toptaş M, Tünay A, Ateşal Ö, Tunçman Kayaokay D et al.
This study aimed to quantitatively evaluate radiation doses delivered to radiosensitive thoracic and cervical organs during fluoroscopy-guided central venous port (CVP) catheter placement using a stan…
Stone JR, Rowshanfarzad P, Polpo A, Williams C et al.
Radiation dosimetry is essential in the optimisation and justification of medical imaging procedures. However, the complexity of modern imaging equipment often surpasses the capabilities of standard d…
In this research, rare earth erbium and thulium (Er 3+ and Tm3+) doped MgSO₄ nanorods (NRs) were synthesized by semi-Co-precipitation method. For assurance of MgSO₄ formation and entrance of impurity …
An intracavity balloon filled with ¹³¹Cs liquid was investigated to be used in brachytherapy, particularly for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), with a reference of 40-60 Gy at a depth o…
Scatter radiation to out-of-field radiosensitive organs such as the eyes, thyroid, and axilla can contribute to peripheral dose during mammography. This study evaluates an integrated shielding configu…
In response to the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective dosimetric materials, this study explores the synthesis and thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics of calcium oxide (CaO) particle…
IntroductionProton therapy is an advanced radiotherapy technique that reduces radiation exposure to healthy tissues while maintaining tumor control. However, out-of-field radiation dose remains a conc…
IntroductionThe rapid adoption of handheld dental X-ray units has revolutionized imaging in mobility-restricted patients; however, concerns may still persist regarding their radiation safety profile c…
BackgroundOccupational radiation exposure from handheld dental radiographic devices may pose potential health risks. This study aims to quantitatively evaluate the occupational radiation dose from han…
L Mota C, de Almeida CE, M Castro V, O da Silva A et al.
PurposeCalibration and quality control are fundamental to ensure that an accurate dose is delivered to a tumor, by HDR 192Ir radioactive sources in brachytherapy treatments. Consequently, it is essent…
Nawi SNM, Sofi NZM, Abdul Sani SF, Khandaker MU et al.
Present study evaluates the potential of diatomite, a naturally occurring sedimentary rock composed of fossilized diatoms, as a thermoluminescent (TL) dosimetric material. Diatomite samples were expos…
This study investigated occupational external exposure levels and trends among industrial radiation workers in Jiangsu Province during 2010-2018. Utilizing thermoluminescence dosimetry for personal do…
The TR5500 Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD) reader was specifically designed and developed for the automated and efficient readout of Thermoluminescent (TL) chips and pellets in Iran. In accordance w…
Ekem-Ferguson E, Issahaku S, Pokoo-Aikins M, Boadu M.
Introduction Abdominopelvic radiography is commonly performed in both supine and erect positions, raising concerns about radiation dose exposure. In Ghana, there is limited data on organ dose evaluati…
This study examines the range of methodologies used to determine the minimum detectable dose for LiF:Mg,Ti thermoluminescent dosimeters, emphasizing the importance of incorporating uncertainties when …
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) remains an important reference modality for evaluating chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), with left transradial access (TRA) increasingly favored for its l…
BackgroundDose accuracy in radiotherapy is crucial for treatment outcomes and patient safety. Ensuring dose accuracy allows for effective targeting of tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissu…
Following the reduction in the occupational eye lens dose limit by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), a physical phantom was developed to enable lens dose monitoring in co…
This study investigates the impact of heating rates, ranging from 1 °C s- 1 to 20 °C s- 1 , on the precision of integrated peak counts determined using various thermoluminescent dosimeter materials. L…
Thermoluminescence dosimeters (TLDs) are widely used for radiation dose measurement in various applications, including radiation protection, radiotherapy, and diagnostic radiology. Therefore, efforts …
Nemirovsky D, Oster L, Horowitz YS, Reshes G et al.
The Unified Interaction Model (UNIM) is reformulated to include recent advances in the understanding of the role of spatial correlations leading to localized and delocalized recombination in LiF:Mg,Ti…
Iliaskou C, Gainey M, Thomann B, Kollefrath M et al.
PurposeThis study presents an in-house developed set-up enabling the placement of multiple TLDs over the target region, for in vivo dosimetry in intraoperative electron beam radiotherapy (IOERT).Metho…
PurposeHigh-dose-rate intracavitary brachytherapy delivers high radiation doses to tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding normal cells. However, inappropriate administration can lead to radia…
PurposeThis study aims to evaluate radiation doses to the skin, pelvis, and skull during routine radiographic imaging procedures.Materials and methodsEntrance skin dose (ESD) was assessed using both d…
AbstractA glow-curve analysis code was previously developed in C++ to analyze thermoluminescent dosimeter glow curves using automated peak detection while applying a first-order kinetics model. A newe…
One of the most problematic goals for radiation safety during spaceflight is an assessment of additional doses received by astronauts during extravehicular activity (EVA). The Pille-ISS thermoluminesc…
Taylor PA, Mirandola A, Ciocca M, Hartzell S et al.
BackgroundA passive dosimeter framework for the measurement of dose in carbon ion beams has yet to be characterized or implemented for regular use.PurposeThis work determined the dose calculation corr…
Bracamonte-Estrada CE, Bernal R, Álvarez-Montaño VE, Castro-Campoy AI et al.
This work reports the synthesis and beta particle excited thermoluminescence (TL) characteristics of NaF and NaF:Tm phosphors synthesized via wet precipitation. The samples were subjected to thermal a…
AimTo evaluate radiation dose among physicians, nurses, nuclear medicine (NM) technicians, and radiographers at a single institution and to compare the difference in the measured dose during COVID-19 …
The performance of two thermoluminescent dosimetry systems (RGD-3D and RE2000) manufactured in China and Finland was compared. Both of these dosimetry systems demonstrated satisfactory results as thei…
Occupational exposure in Bosnia and Herzegovina is regulated by the national regulation on radiation protection for occupational and public exposure. All radiation workers are required to be monitored…
Petrovic B, Vicko F, Radovanovic D, Samac J et al.
Introduction Sentinel node biopsy is a procedure used for axillary nodal staging in breast cancer surgery. The process uses radioactive 99m Tc isotope for mapping the sentinel node(s) and all the staf…
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