Ionizing radiation is considered a non-threshold carcinogen. However, quantifying the risk of the more commonly encountered low and/or protracted radiation exposures remains problematic and ...

Ionising radiations (IR) occurs as either electromagnetic rays (such as X-rays and gamma rays) or particles (such as alpha and beta particles). IR occurs naturally (e.g. from the radioactive decay of ...

According to the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, dental X-rays are ...

A black fungus that's growing in Chernobyl's infamous No. 4 nuclear reactor is absorbing some of its radiation as part of its ...

Increasing concerns over clinicians' risks of developing cancer or other health problems from ionizing radiation exposures on the job prompted members of the American Medical Association (AMA ...

Rad-hard devices are expensive to produce due to the raw materials used and special shielded packaging on the electronic ...

The work environment for ultrasound technicians is diverse. Many are employed in hospitals, where they may collaborate with ...

Radiotrophic organisms can capture and utilize ionizing radiation to drive metabolic processes. While this process is not identical to photosynthesis, it serves a comparable purpose and converts ...

Most health insurance providers and Medicare cover Gentle Cure. Medicare Part A covers radiation therapy when you are receiving inpatient treatment in the hospital. Part B covers radiation therapy for ...

Nuclear technologies like ionising radiation prolong products shelf life. For Tanzania, the application of these technologies represents ...