For nearly a century, lead aprons or vests have been standard medical radiation protection garb for both patients and physicians. Though they provide some defense, lead aprons do not always protect the most vulnerable areas exposed to dangerous radiation. The heavy and cumbersome design of lead aprons can also cause orthopedic issues for physicians and [...]
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To avoid threats from radiation exposure, radiologists and their teams must use adequate radiation shielding and fluoroscopy protection. Though X-rays pose a minimal threat to patients, long-term exposure to medical staff can cause cataracts, cardiovascular disease, and even cancer. Fluoroscopy Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of an [...]
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Healthcare personnel, especially doctors and technicians, as well as first responders and scientists working with radioactive chemicals, are always at the risk of suffering severe exposure. Efforts to minimize exposure while increasing efficiency for this group of people have led to the design of modern lead aprons which are much more effective than their older [...]
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Radiation is an emitted energy that comes from a particular source and moves through space or different materials. Radiations are integral parts of our lives because they come from natural minerals that we are generally surrounded by, as they are always in the surroundings. This factor is usually classified based on the kind of effects [...]
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