A practical slice averaged image method for precise CT size specific dose estimates
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-27035-4
Abstract: Computed tomography (CT) is a widely used diagnostic tool, but variations in patient anatomy make accurate radiation dose estimation challenging. While size-specific dose estimates (SSDE) can serve as a more effective tool for dose prediction… read more here.
Keywords: dose; image; specific dose; size specific ... See more keywords
Reconstructing Hanford worker external doses from photons for epidemiology
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/ae0a59
Abstract: The accurate reconstruction of external photon doses is essential for credible radiation epidemiology. This article presents the methodology used to derive dose estimates for 37 012 Hanford Site workers included in the Million Person Study.… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiology; dose estimates; reconstructing hanford; hanford worker ... See more keywords
A real-time Monte Carlo tool for individualized dose estimations in clinical CT.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab467f
Abstract: The increasing awareness of the adverse effects associated with radiation exposure in computed tomography (CT) has necessesitated the quantification of dose delivered to patients for better risk assessment in the clinic. The current methods for… read more here.
Keywords: individualized dose; real time; monte carlo; tool ... See more keywords
Overview and analysis of internal radiation dose estimates in experimental animals in a framework of international studies of the sprayed neutron-induced 56Mn radioactive microparticles effects
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DOI: 10.1093/jrr/rrac043
Abstract: Abstract The aim of overview is to present the pooled data of published internal dose estimates and the results of corresponding analysis of internal irradiation features of experimental mice and rats after exposure to sprayed… read more here.
Keywords: dose estimates; radiation doses; analysis internal; radiation ... See more keywords
SIMPLE METHOD OF SIZE-SPECIFIC DOSE ESTIMATES CALCULATION FROM PATIENT WEIGHT ON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncx100
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to develop a new and simple methodology for calculating mean size-specific dose estimates (SSDE) over the entire scan range (mSSDE) from weight and volume CT dose index (CTDIvol). We… read more here.
Keywords: size specific; weight; dose estimates; specific dose ... See more keywords
RENEB Inter-Laboratory Comparison 2021: The Gamma-H2AX Foci Assay
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DOI: 10.1667/rade-22-00205.1
Abstract: The Running the European Network of biological and retrospective dosimetry (RENEB) network of laboratories has a range of biological and physical dosimetry assays that can be deployed in the event of a radiation incident to… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; dose estimates; gamma h2ax; laboratory comparison ... See more keywords
RENEB Inter-Laboratory Comparison 2021: The Gene Expression Assay
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DOI: 10.1667/rade-22-00206.1
Abstract: Early and high-throughput individual dose estimates are essential following large-scale radiation exposure events. In the context of the Running the European Network for Biodosimetry and Physical Dosimetry (RENEB) 2021 exercise, gene expression assays were conducted… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; dose; gene expression; dose estimates ... See more keywords
RENEB Inter-Laboratory Comparison 2021: Inter-Assay Comparison of Eight Dosimetry Assays
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DOI: 10.1667/rade-22-00207.1
Abstract: Tools for radiation exposure reconstruction are required to support the medical management of radiation victims in radiological or nuclear incidents. Different biological and physical dosimetry assays can be used for various exposure scenarios to estimate… read more here.
Keywords: dose estimates; clinically relevant; comparison; dosimetry ... See more keywords