• The role of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure in the aetiology of retinal degeneration has been debated for decades with epidemiological evidence failing to find a clear consensus for or against it playing a role. (nature.com)
  • The question of if, and if so to what degree, solar radiation exposure is involved in the pathogenesis of macular sensitivity has long been the subject of medical contemplation and investigation 1 . (nature.com)
  • In the framework of the CEMWIP (Chemical Exposure Monitor with Indoor Positioning) a NIOSH team uses Ubisense RTLS to develop and prove the concept of a web-based compact real-time wireless worker exposure and 3-D positioning system for the characterization of occupational hazards. (cdc.gov)
  • Though applicable with almost any direct reading exposure sensor, the CEMWIP will initially measure toxic volatile organic compounds in a worker's breathing zone and wirelessly send the exposure and physical position data to a remote computer that calculates and plots exposure concentration, location, and time. (cdc.gov)
  • It will advance exposure intervention by providing real-time chemical vapor measurement data both personally and remotely. (cdc.gov)
  • Personal monitoring will empower workers by providing them with real-time exposure measurements for immediate response. (cdc.gov)
  • Remote monitoring of exposure data will advance administrative and engineering control s by linking work tasks with chemical vapor release and by providing historical dose maps of the worker's exposure, thus identifying work areas of high exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The CT's newer technology and faster scan times may result in less radiation exposure to patients. (texasoncology.com)
  • Many monitors can alarm at pre-set hazard levels so that the individual can then mitigate the exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to have both adverse and beneficial consequences for human health. (scielo.org.za)
  • Several tools, practices and strategies have been developed to educate the public about the harmful effects of solar UV radiation exposure, especially sunburn. (scielo.org.za)
  • A real-time, UVI display, manufactured to be research-grade and regularly calibrated, is a useful tool in public places where personal sun exposure can be high ( http://www.niwa.co.nz/our-services/online-services/uv-and-ozone/uvi-display ). (scielo.org.za)
  • The DRG-T radiation survey device has been designed for use in special-purpose vehicles, in particular in radiochemical reconnaissance units of civil defence and armed forces, to control continuously and measure the exposure dose rate of gamma and X-ray radiation. (army-technology.com)
  • It is non-invasive, does not involve exposure to ionizing radiation, and provides real-time imaging. (iame.com)
  • The Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (PRL) of NIOSH conducts research to evaluate control technologies and monitoring instrumentation that can be used to reduce the diesel particulate matter (DPM) exposure of mine workers. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH is developing bit and chuck isolators to reduce vibration, and thus noise radiation of the drill steel, with the longer-term goal of reducing roof bolting machine operator noise exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • The risks from radiation exposure may be linked to the number of x-ray treatments you've had over time. (medlineplus.gov)
  • With this wide epidemiological studies, including coor- remit, ENV focuses its endeavours dination of international consortia or With a strong focus on environmental in three main areas: (i) research in through the initiation of targeted individual (including occupational and radiation- settings where levels of exposure to analytical epidemiological studies. (who.int)
  • No x-rays are used, so there is no radiation exposure during an ultrasonography. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Using this method, doctors can adjust a patient's radiation plan every day in response to anatomical changes. (healthday.com)
  • According to the authors, MRg-A-SBRT provides more detailed images, which can be used to adjust a patient's radiation plan daily to take possible anatomical changes into consideration. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • The drones could be used as part of a monitoring programme, or during decommissioning projects or emergency planning, to carry out radiological measurements without any human intervention. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • Those measurements will be indispensable, they said, for the purpose of characterising forms of radiation and carrying out radiological monitoring of nuclear sites and their surroundings. (world-nuclear-news.org)
  • In an effort to fulfill this goal, CDC, in collaboration with representatives of local and state health and radiation protection departments and many medical and radiological professional organizations, has identified practical strategies that hospitals can refer to in preparing for and responding to a radiological terrorism event involving mass casualties. (cdc.gov)
  • Air quality monitoring - hazardous air pollutant monitoring at ETTP, ORNL and Y12, EPA ERAMS air monitoring, fugitive radiological emissions, ORR perimeter air monitoring. (cdc.gov)
  • Dale Rector introduced other TDEC staff making presentations to the Subcommittee including Dr. Charles Yard (Radiological Monitoring), Bob Childres (Hazardous Air Pollutant Monitoring), Roger Petrie (Biological Monitoring), Robert Benfield (Groundwater Monitoring), Don Gilmore, and Howard Crabtree. (cdc.gov)
  • Dr. Charles R. Yard, manager of DOE Oversight Radiological Monitoring, gave a presentation on Radiological Monitoring. (cdc.gov)
  • By leveraging the IAEA's expertise, Moldova strengthens its ability to monitor radiation levels, detect anomalies, and respond swiftly to potential nuclear or radiological incidents. (iaea.org)
  • The real-time data provided by the IRMIS stations will enable us to respond promptly to any radiological incidents, safeguarding the well-being of our people. (iaea.org)
  • The identiFINDER R700 Backpack Radiation Detector (BRD) offers a hands-free capability for broad-area radiological search and monitoring missions. (flir.com)
  • Real-time monitoring of the effects of radiation on the tumor microenvironment can contribute to the development of better treatment plans. (bioone.org)
  • In this study, we use diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, a non-invasive optical fiber-based technique, to determine the effects of different doses of radiation on the tumor microenvironment, as well as to determine the sensitivity of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to low doses of radiation that are used in the treatment of certain cancers. (bioone.org)
  • There was a significant increase in tumor vascular oxygenation, which was primarily due to an increase in oxygenated hemoglobin, in response to a 1 Gy/fraction of radiation, while there was a decrease in tissue scattering in response to all doses of radiation. (bioone.org)
  • For the beam monitoring system, the precise measurement of the beam position, shape and fluence in real time becomes crucial to provide effective and safe dose delivery to the tumor. (cern.ch)
  • This is important, as independent studies have shown that with faster treatments there is less time for tumor and patient movement. (providence.org)
  • The Institute is one of a handful of cancer centers in the country ― and one of the most experienced ― in the use of the MR-Linac technology that delivers extremely high doses of radiation directly to the tumor by allowing physicians to monitor a real-time MRI scan during the treatment. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Early examples include the pocket radiation dosimeter patented in 1935 and the noise dosimeter first patented in the 1950s. (cdc.gov)
  • An ingestible x-ray dosimeter detects radiation dose in real time. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • The DKG-21M is a personal gamma radiation dosimeter, which has damp and dustproof body with a high ingress protection rating. (army-technology.com)
  • The MKS-U is a multipurpose dosimeter-radiometer for radiation reconnaissance. (army-technology.com)
  • The DKG-21M personal gamma radiation dosimeter has been designed for use by armies, ministry of emergencies and civil defence in conditions of significant temperature oscillations and highly dusty atmospheres. (army-technology.com)
  • The radiation dosimeter can be applied together with PDC ECOMONITOR software for programming, reading and processing of the dosimeter measurement results. (army-technology.com)
  • The MKS-U multipurpose dosimeter-radiometer has a wide operating temperature range (from -40°C to +50°C) and the option to operate under atmospheric precipitation, dusty conditions and underneath the remote gamma radiation detector in water at depths of 0.5m. (army-technology.com)
  • Topics include organization, site, accelerators and beamlines as well as designation of areas, radiation monitors, dosimetry and the personnel safety system. (lu.se)
  • The technology enables clinicians to accurately aim the radiation beams at the prostate, while avoiding bladder, urethra and rectal tissue. (healthday.com)
  • Additionally, the HZDR develops compact and cost-efficient accelerator technology for proton therapy and find innovative methods to monitor the proton beams in real-time. (hzdr.de)
  • Compared to other techniques, this imaging technology can help clinicians aim radiation beams more precisely, allowing them to avoid tissue that neighbors the prostate, including the bladder, urethra, and rectum. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Very short radio pulses are sent by the tags and received at the sensors determining the direction the signal is received from and tiny differences in signal travel time between pairs of sensors. (cdc.gov)
  • The team considered other hazard sensors such as sound or radiation. (cdc.gov)
  • The Wallstreet Journal reports that many sensors in the EPA's national radiation monitoring system are out of commission because of electromagnetic interference (EMI) from sources such as cellphone towers. (incompliancemag.com)
  • EPA officials have said that 99 of the 135 beta-radiation sensors in its RadNet system have been turned off because EMI has prevented them from working properly. (incompliancemag.com)
  • Despite the 99 beta-radiation sensors being turned off due to EMI, the EPA remains confident RadNet's other equipment captures plenty of data for determining radiation levels. (incompliancemag.com)
  • In addition to the beta sensors, each RadNet station also has a gamma-radiation monitor. (incompliancemag.com)
  • Equipped with advanced sensors, these compact and versatile stations play a crucial role in assessing potential radiation threats. (iaea.org)
  • It has it ALL, from the added perks of Solar and UV Radiation sensors to the fan that moves air through the shield for the most accurate temp/hum readings. (davisnet.com)
  • The crowning glory deal for this one has to be the Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus with 24-hour Fan Aspirated Radiation Shield . (davisnet.com)
  • Radiation therapy plays an important role in cancer treatment, as it is an established method used as part of the treatment plan for the majority of cancer patients. (bioone.org)
  • TUESDAY, July 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- A technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, a new research review finds. (healthday.com)
  • While all radiation therapy procedures are image-guided per se. (ufl.edu)
  • The majority of our care is provided in an outpatient setting using customized therapies ranging from chemotherapy and radiation therapy to advanced technologies like immunotherapy, proton therapy, genetic testing, and genomic sequencing. (texasoncology.com)
  • Doctors may use this test during and after cancer treatment, such as radiation therapy to the chest, to look for possible heart damage, long-term side effects, or late effects that may occur months or years after cancer treatment. (texasoncology.com)
  • Its wider open design decreases claustrophobia and provides better access for larger patients and radiation therapy planning for cases requiring more space, such as breast cancer. (texasoncology.com)
  • A linear accelerator is used to deliver high-energy,external beam radiation therapy (EBRT)to a specific part of the body. (providence.org)
  • Data from 29 clinical studies showed that using magnetic resonance-guided daily adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy (MRg-A-SBRT) as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer, according to authors of a recent analysis posted in Cancer . (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Standard Imaging develops and manufactures calibration and quality-control instruments for radiation therapy equipment. (standardimaging.com)
  • He credits the progress to new regimens of chemotherapy and revolutionary treatment options that include radiation therapy. (baptisthealth.net)
  • As an example, when two ships approach each other, each ship needs to be aware of the potential electromagnetic radiation hazards and their required safe distances and procedures during operation. (tek.com)
  • Our findings show that diffuse reflectance spectroscopy is sensitive to microenvironmental changes in tumors treated with doses of radiation as low as 1 Gy/fraction. (bioone.org)
  • The study is the first to directly evaluate the benefits of MR-guided adaptive prostate radiation in comparison to another more standard and conventional form of radiation, and it provides support for use of this treatment in the management of prostate cancer," study co-author Dr. Jonathan Leeman said in a journal news release. (healthday.com)
  • He's a radiation oncologist with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. (healthday.com)
  • A new review confirms that an increasingly popular way of delivering radiation to prostate cancer patients is also safer than a more conventional technique. (healthday.com)
  • EBRT radiation treatment causes changes in the cells, especially those that are out-of-control and dividing rapidly, which is often the case with cancer cells. (providence.org)
  • Both are more advanced cancer treatment options which allow for shorter treatment times, fewer side effects, and better chances for a cure. (providence.org)
  • Some 500,000 people per year in Germany develop cancer for the first time. (hzdr.de)
  • The study is the first to directly evaluate the benefits of MR-guided adaptive prostate radiation in comparison to another more standard and conventional form of radiation, and it provides support for use of this treatment in the management of prostate cancer," said lead researcher Jonathon E. Leeman, MD, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital, in a press release. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • For the first time in a decade, we're making a significant improvement in the overall longevity of patients that have pancreatic cancer," Dr. Asbun says. (baptisthealth.net)
  • Proposed legislation requiring clinicians to preemptively inform patients about the risks and side effects associated with ionizing radiation in diagnostic medical tests in an effort to reduce cancer and disease caused by ionizing radiation. (direact.org)
  • The objectives expertise, international network, and occupational, and radiation-related of ENV are achieved through the special function of the Agency as part of causes of cancer and death from cancer conduct of col aborative international WHO. (who.int)
  • Surgical staging of vulvar cancer has changed dramatically since en bloc dissections were performed in the 1970s, which included resection of the vulva, mons pubis, and bilateral inguinofemoral and pelvic nodes in one large specimen. (medscape.com)
  • Keeping America safe with continuous real time water monitoring is a vital goal and is currently being addressed for biological and chemical risks. (environmental-expert.com)
  • EIT is cheap, noninvasive and allows continuous monitoring of ventilation. (nih.gov)
  • on the other hand, It is highly desirable to have accurate and continuous localization of patient throughout the radiation delivery, especially for patients having lesions in thoracic and abdominopelvic region. (ufl.edu)
  • Optical tracking systems present an attractive solution for continuous monitoring of patient during radiation delivery. (ufl.edu)
  • Technologies can provide data by a periodic or continuous process, and the information can be delivered in "real time," or at the end of a shift. (cdc.gov)
  • A few examples include technologies developed for mining environments to monitor respirable dust such as the continuous personal dust monitor and the Helmet-CAM approach and complementary EVADE software . (cdc.gov)
  • Here, two different types of personal UVI monitors, commercially available in South Africa, were compared with a research-grade UVB biometer for a continuous 7-h period on 02 March 2012 in Pretoria. (scielo.org.za)
  • In addition to its established role in describing the distribution of alveolar ventilation, EIT has been shown to be a useful tool to detect lung collapse and monitor lung recruitment, both regionally and on a global basis. (nih.gov)
  • The system provides data that helps officials find a baseline for radiation levels so they can detect any unusual changes. (incompliancemag.com)
  • Radiation Detect]The detector is used to measure X, γ and β rays radiation, it is optimal for measuring small changes in radiation levels, and has high sensitivity for most commonly used nuclides. (dhgate.com)
  • Today, it can already detect deviations in process monitoring data and implement quality control in real time. (compamed-tradefair.com)
  • We presented the mode of operation and the calibration results of miniature fibre optic radiation probes that offer new radiation monitoring opportunities for both nuclear-assisted surgical medicine and nuclear industry. (sckcen.be)
  • For nuclear medical applications, we showed that the sensitivity of our fibre optic prototype was about ten times larger than a commercial graded probe. (sckcen.be)
  • With an operational range between 1 mGy/h and 1Gy/h, we showed that our fibre optic radiation probe also has a huge potential for the nuclear industry in applications such as dose mapping in remote-handling applications during decommissioning activities or monitoring underground storage sites for leaks of radioactive materials. (sckcen.be)
  • Having near real-time monitoring across the country will help the EPA determine the best course of action if there is ever a nuclear emergency, such as an explosion or a power plant accident. (incompliancemag.com)
  • Bringing real-time location and radiation measurement data together in a seamless experience for nuclear power, industrial and research facilities. (mirion.com)
  • The promotion of the use of practical personal strategies to reduce adverse health risks, such as healthy sun behaviour, sun protection mechanisms and solar ultraviolet radiation awareness tools, is increasing. (scielo.org.za)
  • According to the EPA, "RadNet runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week collecting near-real-time measurements of gamma radiation. (incompliancemag.com)
  • The EPA has said that monitoring gamma radiation is most important, and the gamma monitors have not been affected by interference . (incompliancemag.com)
  • Simply put, without Debbie Davenport, the community would not have real-time, gamma monitoring at Three Mile Island! (tmia.com)
  • The ІТ-09Т is a data panel for the display of measurement results of ambient dose equivalent rate of gamma radiation obtained from the BDBG-09 detecting unit. (army-technology.com)
  • The studies presented in this talk are focused on the application of the HitPix sensor family with counting electronics and frame-based readout for such a beam monitoring system. (cern.ch)
  • Three-dimensional (3-D) surface image based optical tracking system captures patient surface images in real time and relates to target position. (ufl.edu)
  • IRMIS data can be routine radiation monitoring data, provided on a regular basis, as is the case with all the countries registered with the system. (iaea.org)
  • With the participation of Moldova, the radiation monitoring information system network has expanded to 49 countries since its creation in 2016. (iaea.org)
  • The Edge system delivers radiosurgery treatments quickly while monitoring and compensating for motion through the use of advanced imaging and real-time motion tracking technologies. (providence.org)
  • The Trilogy™ stereotactic system is a robotic and automated system, which combines a state-of-the-art treatment machine, optimized for ultra-precise treatment modalities like stereotactic radiosurgery, with high-quality imaging, tracking and monitoring technologies, enabling doctors to deliver the most accurate treatments possible in the shortest amount of time. (providence.org)
  • The Trilogy system incorporates a high-quality imaging device that enables clinicians to position patients very precisely and to deliver the radiation dose directly to a targeted area with submillimeter accuracy, guided by three-dimensional images of the patient's anatomy. (providence.org)
  • Since laser welding of dissimilar thins sheets has earned rising demand for battery electrodes connections, a defect-free welding process has to be performed on behalf of a closed-loop monitoring system that updates corrective and/or preventive actions in order to obtain a reliable, "zero waste, zero stop" process. (springer.com)
  • The objective of this paper is to find correlations between the data collected by the monitoring system with the typical process characteristics of laser welding. (springer.com)
  • Results further suggested the power to be the most influent variable for the closed-loop monitoring system and the dependance on the first material irradiated and the laser source used to define the threshold value for the control of the welding process. (springer.com)
  • They are also looking at adding a data logging system to have real-time monitoring of the electricity to the utility. (standardimaging.com)
  • Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Curiosity Diagnostics, its PCR ONE system boasts detection of up to 20 targets from raw sample with a total turnaround time of 15 minutes, and an initial menu including multiplexed tests for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile . (genomeweb.com)
  • GenePOC, with 12 genes and 70-minute turnaround time, falls somewhere in the middle of this range, as does the Binx system, which currently targets sexually transmitted infections and has a turnaround time of 30 minutes and multiplexing of up to 24 genes. (genomeweb.com)
  • We have also developed a number of population to benefit from better health and a more health strategies that have delivered real efficient and effective health system. (who.int)
  • The study is using magnetic resonance imaging to guide and monitor the delivery of focused ultrasound to tremor-causing nerve cells in the thalamus, a region deep within the brain known to be an effective target for ET and other movement disorders. (fusfoundation.org)
  • Treatments are planned with the precision of MR imaging and then monitored with MR thermography, which provides real-time tracking of focused ultrasound delivery. (fusfoundation.org)
  • Additionally, ultrasound can help differentiate between solid and cystic lesions, guide needle biopsies, and monitor treatment response. (iame.com)
  • Breaking Barriers: How Ultrasound is Revolutionizing Prenatal Care Breaking Barriers: How Ultrasound is Revolutionizing Prenatal Care The Importance of Ultrasound in Prenatal Care Ultrasound technology has emerged as a game-changer in prenatal care, revolutionizing the way healthcare professionals monitor the health and development of unborn babies. (iame.com)
  • The first study I'd like to highlight was about monitoring inflammatory bowel disease using intestinal ultrasound, an evolving technology performed at the bedside in real time. (medscape.com)
  • The investigators reported that the average time to a major adjustment in medication - if needed - was 1 day in patients managed with intestinal ultrasound vs 17 days in the conventional management group. (medscape.com)
  • It was also shown that remission was achieved by those undergoing real-time assessment with intestinal ultrasound approximately 1 month sooner (27 days vs 55 days). (medscape.com)
  • Ultrasound images are acquired rapidly enough to show the motion of organs and structures in the body in real time (as in a movie). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Tattoos enable the radiation technologists to set up the treatment fields each day with precision, while allowing you to wash and bathe without worrying about obscuring the marks that indicate where treatment will be delivered. (texasoncology.com)
  • An important first step is to consider implementing dose management software that automates radiation dose tracking for real-time analysis, which pushes Technologists to constantly strive for better-informed, data-driven decisions. (dotmed.com)
  • Much of that data has been gathered and collated by SafeCast , a radiation-tracking project funded by donation, but it can only be updated as often as people physically go to areas and collect new readings. (qz.com)
  • What isn't available right now is real-time data about the spread of radiation in the sea water at the Fukushima site and beyond. (qz.com)
  • Accurate, reliable weather monitoring with real-time data updates every 2.5 seconds. (davisnet.com)
  • Save and monitor data from multiple Airmodus particle counters with Airmodus MultiCPC. (environmental-expert.com)
  • The Airmodus MultiCPC software provides easy logging and monitoring of data from several Airmodus particle counters simultaneously. (environmental-expert.com)
  • The stations will gather real-time information on radiation levels in the country, sharing the data with national authorities, and also with the IAEA's IRMIS network . (iaea.org)
  • IRMIS stations are state-of-the-art monitoring systems designed to provide comprehensive and real-time data on radiation levels and environmental parameters. (iaea.org)
  • Routine data is gathered by fixed instruments that always scan the environment from the same location, while event-related data can come from any radiation monitoring instrument, provided it is linked with coordinates, dates and times. (iaea.org)
  • The Center was invited to present a webinar for an online occupational safety and health magazine on wearables and incorporating real-time data to make health and safety decisions. (cdc.gov)
  • The monitoring stations provide data that are essential to protecting public health, determining compliance with federal and state air quality standards and supporting air quality research. (airquality.org)
  • Where do I find Air Monitoring Data for Sacramento County? (airquality.org)
  • The company produces portable dosimeters (radiometers), personal Geiger counters, search dosimeters, devices for radiation and chemical reconnaissance, warning devices, detecting units, data panels and computer-aided systems. (army-technology.com)
  • Modern devices can be used for real-time monitoring of gas and vapor concentration, aerosol concentration, detection of metals via X-ray fluorescence, or detection of methamphetamines, microorganisms, and other kinds of immunologically active contaminants via immunochemical assay kits. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2021, the Center presented professional development courses and scientific sessions at the American Industrial Hygiene Association ( AIHA ) Conference and Expo, presented virtual webinars for five AIHA local sections on topics related to real-time monitors for aerosols, gas/vapor, noise, fatigue, and wearables. (cdc.gov)
  • this paper is tackling the radiation measurements during Storage Ring operation at 200mA, 2.5GeV. (lu.se)
  • Radiation measurements results received before and after the chopper installation in the linac and additionally problems with radiation levels while the beam current is increasing to the designed 500mA value will be presented. (lu.se)
  • An IAEA expert installs an IRMIS monitoring station in Balti, Moldova on 10 July 2023. (iaea.org)
  • Surface water monitoring - ambient surface water, toxicity biomonitoring of effluent discharges, Bear Creek uranium study. (cdc.gov)
  • If you are involved in military, aerospace or defense and have been around radar and communication systems, with high-power RF transmitters and high-gain antennas, you are probably aware of the many risks associated with Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR) Hazards . (tek.com)
  • RADHAZ procedures set the fundamental requirements to mitigate risks associated with Radio Frequency Radiation (RFR). (tek.com)
  • In particular, online monitoring based on modeling is useful in several applications such as process assessment, hazardous event detection or common fault diagnostics in the water processes. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Inadequate real-time tissue assessment of biopsies from different cell types forces proceduralists to choose between intraprocedural partial tissue adequacy assessment, rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE), or sending tissue samples for full pathology review. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • As this study shows, it's a simple and easy assessment that doesn't require radiation, with lots of advantages, that is ready for prime time. (medscape.com)
  • The IHR Regional Assessment Commission met for the first time in December 2015. (who.int)
  • An intensive radiation measurement using online and passive radiation monitoring were taken places around foreseen hot spots and in general places around both tunnels. (lu.se)
  • As of Thursday evening in Asia, it shows somewhat higher levels of radiation, above 3.8 microsieverts per hour, more than 20 kilometers away from the coastal plant. (qz.com)
  • It can also provide audio and light alarms in the case of dangerous levels of radiation, and issue commands to start the actuators of protection equipment. (army-technology.com)
  • 20) The largest amount of radiation is in the spent fuel storage. (ipsecinfo.org)
  • Through the use of three-dimensional computer-aided planning and the high degree of immobilization, the treatment can minimize the amount of radiation that passes through healthy tissue of the barin and other vital organs. (providence.org)
  • We conclude that ARPE-19 cells exhibit a previously uncharacterised sensitivity to UV-A radiation, specifically at 350 nm and somewhat less at 380 nm. (nature.com)
  • Products include multi-sensor chemical detection, radiation and digital video monitoring networks for homeland security and industrial applications. (firerescue1.com)
  • Monitoring ultrafine aerosols and their chemical composition in real-time using portable handheld instruments is now possible using Aerosol Mobility Spectrometers and Quantum Cascade Laser-IR & Raman analyzers . (cdc.gov)
  • Chemical events, radiation emergencies, risk communications. (who.int)
  • Through precise targeting, surrounding healthy tissue is minimally affected by the radiation as healthy cells do not divide at the same rate as cancerous cells. (providence.org)
  • If you are responsible for Radiation Hazards (RADHAZ), Emission Control (EMCON), Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) or the management of electromagnetic environmental effects (E3), you understand that in today's technological environment, it's not sufficient only knowing whether systems are exceeding appropriate levels. (tek.com)
  • Interaction of a high-intensity optical laser beam with a solid target can generate `hot' electrons, which generate radiation hazards (mainly bremsstrahlung photons and neutrons) from interaction of hot electrons with target and the surrounding materials. (lu.se)
  • SAN JOSE, Calif. - RAE Systems Inc. (AMEX: RAE), a leading global provider of rapidly deployable sensor networks that enable customers to identify safety and security threats in real time, today introduced new software for the GammaRAE II, NeutronRAE II and GammaRAE II Responder personal radiation detectors. (firerescue1.com)
  • When the tumors grew to 200 mm 3 , we distributed the mice into a control group or one of three radiation groups: 1, 2, or 4 Gy/fraction, and they underwent treatment for five consecutive days. (bioone.org)
  • including irradiation of the fetus in women who were pregnant during that time. (who.int)
  • Effective monitoring of water quality is critical for water safety. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Explore the importance of remotely monitoring conductivity in treated water for quality assurance and safety. (environmental-expert.com)
  • 30) How does NRC justify re-licensing review which omits real safety issues, such as reality of evacuation, seismology, aging transformer health? (ipsecinfo.org)
  • RAE Systems is a leading global provider of rapidly deployable sensor networks that enable customers to identify safety and security threats in real time. (firerescue1.com)
  • The electronic fence protects the safety of children at all times, and defines the scope of children's activities. (chinavasion.com)
  • He said: "The installation of these advanced monitoring systems will greatly enhance our ability to ensure the safety of our citizens and environment. (iaea.org)
  • Products for radiation safety, measurement and scientific analysis. (mirion.com)
  • Our technologies enable confident monitoring of radiation levels in people and environments, ensuring worker safety to keep operations running. (mirion.com)
  • To ensure compliance with its new radiation dose-specific metrics, radiology departments are encouraged to build an effective radiation safety program to make this transition easier. (dotmed.com)
  • To support daily operation to ensure security and safety, it's more important than ever to be able to discover, locate, classify, record, and playback signals of interest through a combination of field surveying and deployed spectrum monitoring. (tek.com)
  • An overview of the facility will be presented, giving a short description of several different aspects related to radiation safety. (lu.se)
  • Easy group chat, support multiple mobile phone chat, small flashlight for viewing in the dark, precise positioning, real-time visualization, accurate recording of every corner of the child, fully meet the needs of life positioning and emergency situations. (chinavasion.com)
  • It is gaining acceptance as a valuable monitoring tool for the care of critical patients. (nih.gov)
  • They monitored patients' response to serum interleukin-31, which is reported to be an effective marker of resolution or improvement of this sporadic symptom. (medscape.com)
  • Treatment failures, defined as recurrences or metastases, were more common in patients with inguinal metastasis at the time of primary surgery. (medscape.com)
  • [ 5 ] Most studies report an average time of pain relief as 1-3 months in those patients that have initial improvement, although some studies have described longer relief in a high percentage of patients. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers found that they could provide approximately five times more accurate monitoring of the dose delivered than current standard methods. (medicaldesignbriefs.com)
  • Another advantage to dose tracking software, as is the case with MACRA: radiology departments who already understand and use similar metrics for improved patient care will have a much smoother adjustment to new compliance standards based on fixed radiation dose management metrics. (dotmed.com)
  • Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is a noninvasive, radiation-free monitoring tool that allows real-time imaging of ventilation. (nih.gov)
  • NIOSH researchers have developed several direct-reading methods and real-time monitors in recent years. (cdc.gov)
  • The study was made possible with funding from a Community Scale Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring grant award provided by U.S. EPA. (airquality.org)
  • These real-time, visual displays may serve as a reminder for an appropriate behavioural response and to educate people about the patterns of and factors influencing ambient solar UV radiation. (scielo.org.za)
  • In an effort to circumvent this shortcoming, researchers have attempted to account for fluctuations in mosquito populations through the monitoring of environmental conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • However, the technique requires more time and resources than more standard procedures and it was previously unclear whether MRg-A-SBRT has an impact on clinical outcomes and adverse effects (AE) compared with other methods of delivering radiation. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Radiation Dispersal Device - A conventional explosion has scattered radioactive material ("dirty bomb"), saboteurs blew up a truck carrying radioactive material, or an aerosol containing radioactive material has been spread over a large area. (cdc.gov)
  • Further, to ensure the treatment is directed accurately, MRg-A-SBRT can monitor the position of the patient's prostate in real time while the radiation beam remains on. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • As groundwater had been for a long time the main water source, aquifers had been subject to a severe depletion and seawater intrusion. (environmental-expert.com)
  • Groundwater monitoring - residential wells, ORR spring and seep monitoring, dye tracing for Bear Creek Valley and SNS (Spallation Neutron Source). (cdc.gov)
  • Can a Radiation Detection Backpack make your city safer? (flir.com)
  • This also allows those in charge to oversee and make adjustments to the monitoring process by following each Technologist's work over time, giving insight into which continuing education credits each individual would benefit from most. (dotmed.com)
  • But most of the time the consideration is whether the new equipment will make my work faster, easier, and (most important) more comfortable for the patient. (dentistryiq.com)
  • 27) What is the effect of a haphazard response when evacuation becomes real? (ipsecinfo.org)
  • Protecting public health security through preparedness, readiness, response and recovery is a critical undertaking and must be maintained at all times and all levels. (who.int)
  • However, nowadays photodiode systems do not allow real-time modification of the parameters, they only tell, at the end of the process, if any signal has gone out of threshold. (springer.com)
  • The JEE tool and process are key components of the WHO IHR monitoring and evaluation framework. (who.int)
  • The entire process is noninvasive and does not involve ionizing radiation. (fusfoundation.org)
  • environmental pol ution are often higher together with colleagues from the Urals Research Center of Radiation Medicine (URCRM), and occupational protection regulations Chelyabinsk, and the Southern Urals Biophysics Institute (SUBI), Ozyorsk, has analysed the are often lacking or not adhered to. (who.int)