• Scientific research shows that these products don't produce ionizing radiation that is too extreme for the human body. (bitrebels.com)
  • Research shows that airline workers with long-term flying experience may be exposed to ionizing radiation levels that damage their DNA. (myersdetox.com)
  • Exposure to chronic levels of ionizing radiation could be detrimental to health even at very low doses. (ac.ir)
  • Sources, Effects and Risks of Ionizing Radiation. (ac.ir)
  • Since the early years of radiobiology the cellular effects of ionizing radiation have been studied in the context of induced chromosomal aberrations, and early models of radiation action were largely based upon such studies (Savage 1996). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Whether this is in the air or settled on the ground, it may expose people to ionizing radiation, and the effect of this is measured in Sieverts, or more typically milliSieverts (mSv). (world-nuclear.org)
  • Exposure to ionizing radiation can also be by direct radiation from the plants and fuels themselves, though not released to the environment. (world-nuclear.org)
  • Recent analyses of mortality among atomic bomb survivors have suggested a linear dose-response relationship between ionizing radiation and diseases of the circulatory system for exposures in the range 0-4 Sv. (bioone.org)
  • Other studies allowing a comparison of the rates of circulatory disease in individuals drawn from the same population but exposed to ionizing radiation at different levels within the range 0-5 Gy or 0-5 Sv were identified through systematic literature searches. (bioone.org)
  • We conclude that the other epidemiological data do not at present provide clear evidence of a risk of circulatory diseases at doses of ionizing radiation in the range 0-4 Sv, as suggested by the atomic bomb survivors. (bioone.org)
  • If off-site exposures risks posed to off-site populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Yes, we can measure EMF levels and can make sure we aren't exposed to extremely high levels frequently to avoid any unnecessary health risks. (bitrebels.com)
  • Information is given on sources of depleted uranium exposure, the likely routes of acute and chronic intake, the potential health risks from both the radiological and chemical toxicity standpoints and future research needs. (who.int)
  • Previous attempts to characterise cardiovascular risks in cohorts suggests ionising radiation increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. (bmj.com)
  • The goal is to keep radiation doses and risks as low as reasonably possible, taking into account factors such as technology, economics, and social factors. (proprofs.com)
  • It suggests implementing safety measures and procedures to reduce radiation risks in various settings, such as medical facilities, nuclear power plants, and industrial sites. (proprofs.com)
  • By following ALARA principles, individuals can ensure that radiation exposure is kept at the lowest level that is reasonably achievable, thus minimizing potential health risks. (proprofs.com)
  • This could include medical procedures such as X-rays or radiation therapy, where the benefits of the procedure outweigh the potential risks of radiation exposure. (proprofs.com)
  • The statement "All exposure should be kept as low as reasonably achievable" implies that it is important to minimize exposure to any potential risks or hazards. (proprofs.com)
  • Radiation from Medical Procedures in the Pathogenesis of Cancer and Ischemic Heart Disease" (Gofman 1999) is a massive dose-response study which began extensive circulation for peer-review among scientists in epidemiology, cancer etiology, IHD etiology, and health physics, immediately after its publication in November 1999. (ratical.org)
  • All good reasons to consider protecting oueselves from this type of exposure. (lewrockwell.com)
  • Dermal contact is considered a relatively unimportant type of exposure since little of the depleted uranium will pass across the skin into the blood. (who.int)
  • Differences between studies may be due to several factors including effects by type of exposure (environmental vs occupational) or characterisation of outcome (incidence or mortality) and measure of association used (internal vs external comparison). (bmj.com)
  • Even though urine testing has been one of the most major way of measuring internal exposure, Fukushima local government decided to abandon the way. (infiniteunknown.net)
  • Tokyo's Setagaya Officials: Radiation Spike Unlikely From Fukushima (Sure! (infiniteunknown.net)
  • In extreme cases, lower doses of radiation may also cause brain damage, memory problems, mood changes and reduced listening capacities, psychomotor abilities and information processing times. (lewrockwell.com)
  • And although all of these sources of EMF are dangerous enough on their own, there's another even more potentially harmful source of radiation when you fly - cosmic radiation. (myersdetox.com)
  • Cosmic radiation is rays of high-energy atomic particles that move through space at a rate close to the speed of light. (myersdetox.com)
  • The atmosphere on earth protects humans on the ground from cosmic radiation. (myersdetox.com)
  • The danger is that cosmic radiation is ionizing - which means that it can remove electrons from atoms, knocking these charged particles off their axis and potentially causing chemical changes on a cellular and tissue level in your body[3]. (myersdetox.com)
  • The danger of cosmic radiation is well-understood by authorities in the airspace world, even though we hardly ever hear about it as passengers. (myersdetox.com)
  • This includes an estimated 0.48 mGy from external terrestrial radiation to the body, 0.28 mGy from cosmic radiation (excluding the neutron component), and 0.17 mGy from radioisotopes in the body. (nationalacademies.org)
  • The recent tragic earthquake and nuclear power plant meltdown brought up many concerns involving radiation levels in Japan, and the entire globe. (lewrockwell.com)
  • The subgroup analysis by lagged exposure time showed the strongest association were for the 15 and 20 years lag. (bmj.com)
  • Owing to the nature of certain interventional procedures, workers may be subjected to partial-body radiation exposure that is high enough to cause local damage. (springer.com)
  • Logistic regression analysis revealed that the total duration of all interventional procedures per week was associated with partial-body exposure levels. (springer.com)
  • Use of special dosimeters to monitor partial-body exposure, as well as restricting the time and frequency of interventional procedures, could help reduce occupational radiation exposure. (springer.com)
  • Establishing diagnostic reference levels for interventional procedures in Kenya. (uml.edu)
  • There are growing concerns regarding radiation exposure in medical workers who perform interventional fluoroscopy procedures. (springer.com)
  • Patient radiation exposure during general fluoroscopy examinations. (uml.edu)
  • From these conclusions plus the fact that x-ray harm is approximately proportional to accumulated x-ray dose, it follows that a very great deal of future cancer and ischemic heart disease (IHD) could be prevented by reducing the dose-levels customarily administered during x-ray imaging procedures, especially CT and fluoroscopy. (ratical.org)
  • Al Harbi W R, Alzahrani J H, Abbady A G E. Assessment of radiation hazards indices from granite rocks of Southern Arabian shield, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (ac.ir)
  • This term is commonly used in the field of radiation protection to describe the principle of minimizing exposure to radiation and other hazards to the lowest possible level that is practical and achievable. (proprofs.com)
  • Our findings suggest that interventional radiologists had greater chromosomal damages than those in other occupational groups, and their partial-body exposure levels might be high enough to cause local damage. (springer.com)
  • Since radiation is a well-known inducer of both leukemia and chromosomal translocations, it has long been suspected that radiation might cause leukemia by inducing specific translocations. (bioone.org)
  • The maximal permissible levels that are recommended in the United States by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) for people exposed to radiation other than background radiation and from medical applications are 1 mSv per year for the general population and 50 mSv per year for radiation workers employed by nuclear-related industries (Federal Register 1987). (nationalacademies.org)
  • The purpose of this screening-level evaluation was to determine whether additional contami- citizens and nationally recognized scientists. (cdc.gov)
  • During the Task 7 Screening-Level Evaluation, Study (iodine, mercury, polychlorinated three different methods (qualitative screening, biphenyls [PCBs], radionuclides, and uranium), the threshold quantity approach, and quantitative warrant further evaluation of their potential for screening) were used to evaluate the importance causing health effects in off-site populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Avwiri G O, Esi E O. Evaluation of background ionization radiation level in some selected dumpsites in Delta State, Nigeria. (ac.ir)
  • Radiation has a direct effect on the thyroid gland , prohibiting its ability to create iodine, an imperative player in healthy DNA integrity, immune function, metabolic and endocrine balance, as well as cardiovascular health. (lewrockwell.com)
  • It is one of the single most bio-available forms of iodine, and may be effective in aiding individuals exposed to radiation by lowering accumulated and stored radioactive toxins in the thyroid. (lewrockwell.com)
  • Here at Global Healing Center, we are committed to educating and helping individuals reduce radiation exposure caused by nuclear fallout, as well as everyday exposure to harmful electromagnetic frequencies. (lewrockwell.com)
  • Ultraviolet or infrared radiation exposure. (aoa.org)
  • Visible light represents a very narrow portion of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, which also includes ultraviolet radiation (UV) at the short end, and infrared (IR) wavelengths at the long end. (amnh.org)
  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is measured in microwatts of ultraviolet radiation per lumen of visible light (µW/l) and can be measured using a handheld UV meter. (amnh.org)
  • There are multiple harmful effects of radiation, and sadly many of them go unnoticed in the body for some time. (lewrockwell.com)
  • Studies show that DMSO actively detoxifies and protects the body from the effects of harmful radiation. (lewrockwell.com)
  • These electrical fields may be invisible to the eye, but they impact your body on an energetic and cellular level , potentially causing a wide range of harmful health conditions. (myersdetox.com)
  • Yet, since [the 1980s], the preponderance of peer-reviewed research, more than 500 studies , have found harmful biologic or health effects from exposure to RFR at intensities too low to cause significant heating. (stackexchange.com)
  • Are the quoted claims of harmful effects a fair representation of scientific consensus regarding Radio Frequency Radiation? (stackexchange.com)
  • Any high-power electromagnetic radiation (even visible light) can be biologically harmful. (stackexchange.com)
  • Without a specific benefit, exposing the body to radiation would be unnecessary and potentially harmful. (proprofs.com)
  • This means that every effort should be made to reduce exposure to harmful substances or situations to the lowest possible level that is practical and achievable. (proprofs.com)
  • Based on this premise, the guidelines can be used by the dentist to optimize patient care, minimize radiation exposure and responsibly allocate health care resources. (fda.gov)
  • 5.Drek H C, May C C, Zanat C. Global networking for bio-dosimetry laboratory capacity in radiation emergencies. (ac.ir)
  • Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 168 (2) 242. (uml.edu)
  • Radiation protection dosimetry, ncv020. (uml.edu)
  • Is Radio Frequency Radiation carcinogenic at the FCC's 1996 exposure limits? (stackexchange.com)
  • Citing this large body of research, more than 240 scientists who have published peer-reviewed research on the biologic and health effects of nonionizing electromagnetic fields (EMF) signed the International EMF Scientist Appeal, which calls for stronger exposure limits. (stackexchange.com)
  • SAN FRANCISCO--( BUSINESS WIRE )--National consumer-rights law firm FeganScott consolidated its two proposed class action suits against Apple (AAPL) and Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) after independent testing from a Federal Communications Commission-accredited laboratory confirmed that radio-frequency (RF) radiation levels from popular Apple and Samsung smartphones far exceeded federal limits when the devices are used as marketed by the manufacturers. (businesswire.com)
  • Part 8 -- Doctors and Sick People Stay Together * Part 9 -- People Live Long Enough to Die of Cancer * Part 10 -- "Ecologic" Studies Are Inherently Weak * Part 11 -- Natural Radiation Exceeds X-Rays in Dose * Part 12 -- Conclusion: Biologically Consistent Picture * Note 1 and References ------------------------------------------------------------------ Part 1 * What Are the Conclusions Under Review? (ratical.org)
  • The study's two principal conclusions are 1) Medical radiation, introduced into medicine in 1896, became and remains a necessary causal co-actor in over half of the fatal cases of cancer in the USA, and 2) became and remains a necessary causal co-actor also in over half of the fatal cases of ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) in the USA. (ratical.org)
  • The starting point is that ionizing radiations, including x-rays, have been an established cause of human cancer for decades (affirmation in IARC 2000). (ratical.org)
  • For low-LET radiation an absorbed dose of 1Gy 1 (1000 mGy) corresponds to an equivalent dose of 1 Sv (1000 mSv). (nationalacademies.org)
  • However, the International Commission on Radiation Protection recommends reference levels of 500 to 1000 mSv "to avoid the occurrence of severe deterministic injuries" for rescue workers involved in an emergency exposure situation. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • Or you could measure the strength of EMF radiation using the milliWatts and microWatts measurements per square meter or centimeter. (bitrebels.com)
  • Measurements NCoRPa (2010) Radiation dose management for fluoroscopically-guided interventional medical procedures. (springer.com)
  • For this purpose, we use the value of ∼0.91 keV/μm for the average LET of 137 Cs γ rays, chosen so that our calculated yield G (Fe 3 ) for ferrous-ion oxidation in air-saturated 0.4 M sulfuric acid reproduces the value of 15.3 molecules/100 eV for this radiation recommended by the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. (bioone.org)
  • Measurement of radioactivity levels in soils in the Nile Delta and Middle Egypt. (ac.ir)
  • Report by NEA Group of Experts, "Nuclear energy agency, exposure to radiation from natural radioactivity in building materials," OECD, 1979. (scirp.org)
  • Your pilot and flight attendants on your next flight may be exposing themselves to the same amount of radiation of nuclear power plant workers. (myersdetox.com)
  • What they call monitoring means only measuring the amount of radiation in the air. (infiniteunknown.net)
  • We synthesised the literature of chronic occupational exposure to LDIR and cardiovascular disease, particularly for ischaemic heart disease (IHD). (bmj.com)
  • High and continual exposure to these wavelengths can cause slow damage to the retina, which may result in problems like age-related macular degeneration later in life. (aoa.org)
  • This is a federal designation that means these individuals are consistently exposed to radiation. (myersdetox.com)
  • Zakeri F, Hirobe T (2010) A cytogenetic approach to the effects of low levels of ionizing radiations on occupationally exposed individuals. (springer.com)
  • Ionising radiation is a human carcinogen, but the evidence is less clear that exposure to low-dose ionising radiation (LDIR) increases the risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. (bmj.com)
  • Our findings suggest that occupational exposure to LDIR increases the risk IHD mortality and highlight the relevance of internal cohort comparisons. (bmj.com)
  • Smoking exposes your eyes to high levels of noxious chemicals and increases the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. (aoa.org)
  • ABSTRACT: A systematic study of the distribution of the Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials as well as the anthropogenic radionuclide in the working environment of the Shipbreaking yards of Sitakunda, Chittagong, Bangladesh, has been carried out with an objective of establishing reliable base line data on the radiation level and hence to measure the radiation dose expose to the workers and to the inhabitants of the studied area. (scirp.org)
  • When lymphocytes are lowered, we are more likely to get infections, and what is known as mild radiation sickness . (lewrockwell.com)
  • Indoor and outdoor Gamma dose rate exposure levels in major commercial building material distribution outlets and their radiological implication and occupant in Ibadan, Nigeria. (ac.ir)
  • N-16 has a half-life of only 7 seconds but produces high-energy gamma radiation during decay. (world-nuclear.org)
  • Low level exposure, overtime, can lead to major digestive imbalance, blood alteration and even the destruction of many cellular structures in the body s key organ and tissue systems. (lewrockwell.com)
  • ALARA stands for "As Low As Reasonably Achievable" and is a concept that recommends minimizing radiation exposure to the lowest possible level. (proprofs.com)
  • As a result of doing our earlier study of radiation-induced breast cancer (Gofman 1996), we learned that there is no way for anyone to make a reliable estimate of what the average per capita accumulated dose in the USA was --- or is today --- from pre-cancer medical x-rays. (ratical.org)
  • Some people purchase an EMF detector and meter to determine the level of radiation. (bitrebels.com)
  • Exposure levels within the CFTZ were measured with exposure meter and results obtained were converted to annual effective dose in mSv/yr. (ac.ir)
  • Light level or intensity is commonly measured in lux (lumens per square meter) or footcandles (fc). (amnh.org)
  • The level of partial-body exposure of interventional radiologists might be high enough to cause occupational local damage such as a skin cancer in fingers. (springer.com)
  • Standards developed in the preservation community recognize that light levels must be high enough to view objects for display, collection care, and research, but anything above that should be limited to prevent unnecessary damage. (amnh.org)
  • The Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) said in a statement today that it will increase the exposure limit from April 2016. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • In more recent years, findings of persistent postirradiation genomic instability, bystander effects, and other types of cellular response have posed additional questions regarding the mechanisms underlying the cytogenetic and mutagenic effects of radiation and their potential to contribute to radiation tumorigenesis. (nationalacademies.org)
  • We aimed to investigate the level of radiation exposure in interventional radiologists in South Korea by performing cytogenetic biodosimetry, particularly focusing on partial-body exposure. (springer.com)
  • By keeping exposure low, the chances of adverse effects or harm can be minimized, promoting safety and well-being. (proprofs.com)
  • Individual dose levels should remain? (proprofs.com)
  • This means that the individual dose levels should be kept at a level that is lower than the maximum allowed dose. (proprofs.com)
  • sideration of more extensive health effects studies and was given a low priority for -- The Level I Screening calculates a further study. (cdc.gov)
  • Animal studies also show that rats exposed to x-ray radiation could be protected from the negative effects of the exposure via the intake of DMSO. (lewrockwell.com)
  • Read on to learn more about the possible negative health effects of EMF radiation. (bitrebels.com)
  • The summary of the monograph on Depleted uranium: sources, exposure and health effects,1 referred to in paragraph 10 of document A54/19, is annexed. (who.int)
  • This scientific review on depleted uranium is part of WHO's continuing process of assessment of possible health effects of exposure to chemical, physical and biological agents. (who.int)
  • 4.United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR). (ac.ir)
  • Effects that may occur as the radiation is delivered chronically over several months to a lifetime are thought to be most relevant. (nationalacademies.org)
  • The 100 mSv level is roughly the point at which health effects from radiation become more likely. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • In some, disease rates among those exposed at different levels may have differed for reasons unrelated to radiation exposure, while many had low power to detect effects of the relevant magnitude. (bioone.org)
  • The effects of heat on collections are covered more specifically here, but it is important to recognize that light radiation acts as a catalyst in the oxidation of materials-particularly organic materials. (amnh.org)
  • Six Critiques of "Radiation from Medical Procedures in the Causation of Cancer and Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD)" by John W. Gofman, M.D., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Molecular & Cell Biology, Univ. (ratical.org)
  • Not all safety eyewear provides the same level of protection from flying objects, chemical splashes or radiation exposure. (aoa.org)
  • Here you will find all information about our radiation protection division. (ages.at)
  • Published under the joint sponsorship of the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation, and the International Radiation Protection Association World Health Orgnization Geneva, 1982 ISBN 92 4 154083 4 The World Health Organization welcomes requests for permission to reproduce or translate its publications, in part or in full. (inchem.org)
  • Olubosede O, Akinnagbe, O B, Adekoya O. Assessment of radiation emission from waste dumpsites in Lagos State of Nigeria. (ac.ir)
  • Even very low levels reduces lymphocytes in the blood. (lewrockwell.com)
  • Radiation therapy , which reduces the risk of the cancer returning, usually comes next. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ON CHEMICAL SAFETY ENVIRONMENT HEALTH CRITERIA 23 LASERS AND OPTICAL RADIATION This report contains the collective views of an international group of experts and does not necessarily represent the decisions or the stated policy of the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Labour Organisation, or the World Health Organization. (inchem.org)
  • Before technology, these EMF radiation levels used to come from natural sources like thunderstorms. (bitrebels.com)
  • ALARA emphasizes the importance of using protective equipment, maintaining distance from radiation sources, and limiting exposure time. (proprofs.com)
  • The development of the guidelines at that time was spurred by concern about the U.S. population's total exposure to radiation from all sources. (fda.gov)
  • Different types, sources, and levels of light will be necessary for different parts of a museum environment. (amnh.org)
  • Depleted uranium has several peaceful applications: as counterweights or ballast in aircraft, radiation shields in medical equipment used for radiation therapy and containers for the transport of radioactive materials. (who.int)
  • This is only a hazard for those on the plant site, and the level diminishes with distance from the radioactive source. (world-nuclear.org)
  • You can be exposed to high EMF radiation levels through other common ways that can pose a threat to your health. (bitrebels.com)
  • This can be very dangerous because tanning beds produce extreme high-frequency levels of EMF and are in the dangerous ionizing frequency zone. (bitrebels.com)
  • Even more startling, flight crews on high-altitude routes are exposed to more radiation annually than nuclear plant workers[4]. (myersdetox.com)
  • It won't help these children or their parents to avoid high-radiation areas and spots, it won't tell them how much radiation they will have been exposed unless they are sent in to a company to interpret the data. (infiniteunknown.net)
  • The emails and calls from concerned consumers have increased as more research comes to light, and it is our goal to show that Apple and Samsung were aware of the alarmingly high radiation levels when their products arrived on the market. (businesswire.com)
  • The high energy of UV radiation is particularly damaging to collection materials. (amnh.org)
  • For example, storage environments require light levels high enough for research to be conducted, but there is no need for daylight, and lights should be off when not in use. (amnh.org)
  • In fact, airline flight crew are currently classified as radiation workers in the United States. (myersdetox.com)
  • Japan's nuclear regulator is to increase the radiation exposure limit for workers in emergency situations from the current 100 millisieverts (mSv) to 250 mSv. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • Specifically, one study found that this level of exposure resulted in the rearrangement of chromosomes in the DNA of pilots[5]. (myersdetox.com)
  • Jacob S, Boveda S, Bar O et al (2013) Interventional cardiologists and risk of radiation-induced cataract: results of a French multicenter observational study. (springer.com)
  • Among the remainder, one study found appreciable evidence that exposure to low-dose radiation was associated with circulatory diseases, but five others, all with appreciable power, did not. (bioone.org)
  • This report updates the 2004 guidelines and includes recommendations for limiting exposure to radiation. (fda.gov)