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    UV risk linked to energy-efficient light bulbs  Oct 10, 2008
    The radiation exposure from the lights when about 2cm away was compared to standing outside on a sunny day. Compact fluorescent lights have been heavily pushed in Australia as a way of cutting the country's energy use. (The Age)

    Renewed call for tanning regulations  Oct 7, 2008
    It estimated the impact of Australian solariums by calculating the proportion of ultra-violet radiation exposure from solarium tanning, compared with exposure to the sun. It found that 3. (The Age)

    Colon cancer tests can stop at 75, officials say  Oct 7, 2008
    For virtual colonoscopy, the task force expressed concerns about radiation exposure a patient would receive every five years from it, but acknowledged that the level is relatively low compared to other kinds of X-rays. They also worry that it will pick up blips inside and outside the colon that end up being nothing but lead to more follow-up tests. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Physician's 'Dashboard' Takes A Measure Of Communication Skills  Oct 7, 2008
    (May 3, 2006) A new radiation protection technique can significantly reduce physician radiation exposure during coronary angiography, according to a researcher at the University of Maryland Medical Center in. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    Wine Compound May Protect against Radiation Exposure  Oct 5, 2008
    TUESDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- The antioxidant resveratrol, found in many plants and in red wine, may help protect against radiation exposure, say University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers ... "Currently, there are no drugs on the market that protect against or counteract radiation exposure. Our goal is to develop treatments for the general population that are effective and non-toxic," he added. (MEDLINEplus)

    Radiation rules issued for Yucca site  Oct 3, 2008
    And over the next 10,000 years, radiation exposure to the waste dumps neighbors may be no more than 15 millirems a year, which is about what people get from an ordinary X-ray ... Climate, quakes, corrosion must be weighedThe EPA said that in submitting its design for a license, the Energy Department must consider the effects of climate change, earthquakes and volcanic activities as well as the corrosion of the waste packages to assure it can meet the radiation exposure requirements over a... (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Take charge of your breast health  Oct 3, 2008
    Limit your radiation exposure. Ask if you can get an MRI or ultrasound instead of an X-ray or CT scan, an X-ray technique that uses particularly high levels of radiation. (Winona Daily News, MN)

    Millisecond brain signals predict response to fast-acting antidepressant  Oct 3, 2008
    This imaging technology can non-invasively detect brain electromagnetic activity lasting only milliseconds the speed of communications in neural circuits whereas other functional brain imaging techniques can only capture activity that last seconds or minutes, and some involve radiation exposure. This precise timing enabled the MEG scanner to capture the brain's split-second responses to rapidly flashing pictures of fearful faces, a task known to activate the ACC. While healthy participants'... (EurekAlert!)

    Impending nuke attack? Red wine 'can help'  Sep 25, 2008
    A new study has revealed that resveratol, the natural antioxidant commonly present in red wine, offers protection against radiation exposure by preventing any kind of damage to the body's cells ... In fact, they found that red wine when combined with the chemical acetyl and administered before radiation exposure protected the cells and helped prevent death of the mice, media reported ... Currently there are no drugs on the market that protect against or counteract radiation exposure. (Economic Times)

    Wine Ingredient Protects Against Radiation  Sep 24, 2008
    A natural antioxidant commonly found in red wine and fruit may protect against radiation exposure, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday ... "Currently there are no drugs on the market that protect against or counteract radiation exposure," he added. (Newsmax)

    There's no such thing as a safe tan  Sep 19, 2008
    The authors say: "UV radiation exposure represents one of the most avoidable causes of cancer risk and mortality in man. Whereas genetic and other factors undoubtedly contribute importantly to skin cancer risk, the role of UV is incontrovertible". Font Size. (India Times, India)

    CRMC installs advanced CT system  Sep 19, 2008
    In addition, the Aquilion 64 CFX provides high image quality while also minimizing the patient's radiation exposure, because the system's detector is composed of a highly-efficient ceramic material. This material allows for the best radiation dose efficiency available on the market. (Cameron Observer, MO)

    ASGE Encourages Patients to Speak to Their Doctor About Colorectal Cancer Screening Options  Sep 18, 2008
    29, 2007), pointed to the potential dangers of radiation exposure over a person's lifetime from diagnostic medical testing using CT scans ... "ASGE supports colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening because it offers the advantage of allowing for detection and prevention through the removal of polyps during the same procedure, without unnecessary radiation exposure. Colonoscopy also has a high detection rate for polyps of all sizes and is the only method that allows us to remove polyps before... (PR Newswire)

    Non-invasive colonoscopy is found to be effective  Sep 18, 2008
    In addition, even though radiation doses are half those of normal CT scans, "we still have to be concerned about the potential cumulative effects of radiation exposure," said Dr. David Lichtenstein, director of endoscopy at Boston Medical Center. For Lichtenstein, the bottom line is "traditional colonoscopies remain the gold standard, but virtual colonoscopies are a good alternative.". (Chicago Tribune)

    Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl'  Sep 18, 2008
    Air pollution in major cities may be more damaging to health than the radiation exposure suffered by survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, according to a report published today. The study suggests high levels of urban air pollution cut short life expectancy more than the radiation exposure of emergency workers who were sent into the 19-mile exclusion zone around the site straight after the accident ... "The immediate effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs led to approximately... (Yahoo News -- Pollution)

    Experts Say No UV Tan Is Safe  Sep 18, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Zac Macaulay / Getty Images. (KCRA 3, CA)

    AGA Institute statement: Data support CT colonography as viable colorectal cancer screening option  Sep 18, 2008
    The potential for harm from radiation is difficult to assess given the uncertainty of true risks from low levels of radiation exposure. However, the ionizing radiation exposure from a single abdominal or chest CT may be associated with elevated risk for DNA damage and cancer formation ... The rate of radiation exposure with CT colonography may depend on the machine used and the type of CT colonography (2-D versus 3-D imaging) performed; therefore the methodology for screening must be... (EurekAlert!)

    More than skin deep: There's no such thing as a 'safe' suntan, researchers warn  Sep 18, 2008
    Public release date: 18-Sep-2008. Contact: Melanie Thomson. (EurekAlert!)

    Childhood Brain Cancer Genes Identified  Sep 17, 2008
    1, 2006) Radiation exposure may increase the risk of brain and spinal column tumors in survivors of childhood cancer, according to a study in the November 1 Journal of the National Cancer. (Nov. (Science Daily)

    Prototype Superconductor For Tokamak Fusion Reactor Proves Successful  Sep 15, 2008
    14, 2008) Fusion for Energy (F4E) with the support of the European Commission, Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) and ITER Organisation have successfully tested a prototype superconductor for the ITER Poloidal Field coils made of Niobium(Nb)-Titanium(Ti) reaching a stable operation at 52 kA in a magnetic field of 6. Poloidal Field coils will be used to maintain the plasma equilibrium and shape inside the ITER Tokamak reactor. (Science Daily)

    Standard & Poor's Announces Changes to U.S. Indices  Sep 11, 2008
    Landauer provides analytical services to determine occupational and environmental radiation exposure. Headquartered in Glenwood, IL, the company will be added to the SlCap 600 GICS Health Care Services Sub-Industry index. (PR Newswire)

    CT scans can be better medicine for doctors than for patients  Sep 7, 2008
    Although the risk of a single CT scan to an individual is minuscule, even a tiny increase in radiation exposure spread over a large population can eventually add up to tens of thousands of cancer deaths a year. A controversial study published last November in the New England Journal of Medicine estimated that CT scans administered today could cause up to 2% of cancer deaths in two or three decades. (Los Angeles Times)

    UNC spinoff lands $2 million grant  Sep 6, 2008
    That helps doctors focus radiation beams and avoid nearby body parts that could be harmed by radiation exposure. Processes for creating such roadmaps are currently long and expensive, according to Edward Chaney, Morphomics vice president of technology and a UNC professor. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Doctors Performing Heart Surgery Face Risks To Eyes  Aug 30, 2008
    The procedure can cause extensive radiation exposure to cardiologists that could lead to cataracts, alongside other longer term health risks. Fluoroscopy provides X-ray images of a patient that physicians can view on a display screen or monitor in real time. (Science Daily)

    The Litvinenko mystery: What does Britain really know?  Aug 30, 2008
    This medical stone-walling left unanswered why British doctors repeatedly misdiagnosed Litvinenko, and, despite his symptoms of radiation exposure, did not test his urine specimens for alpha as well as gamma radiation, and never gave him the antidote Dimercaprol, which might have saved his life. When I examined the British police report sent to Moscow in June 2006 in support of its extradition request, I was stunned to see that without the medical reports, there was an almost total evidentiary... (International Herald Tribune)

    Some Hiroshima Survivors at Thyroid Cancer Risk  Aug 30, 2008
    Though both mechanisms spur activation of the same enzyme-signaling pathway that leads to PTC, "the RET/PTC rearrangements were more common among cancers from individuals with higher (radiation exposure) doses, cancers that occurred earlier after the A-bomb exposure, and cancers among those who were at younger ages at A-bomb exposure," noted study lead author Kiyohiro Hamatani ... In their study, Hamatani's team found that between 1958 and 1998, there were 63 cases of thyroid cancer attributable... (Health-Finder)

    Burning Incense Increases Risk Of Respiratory Tract Cancers  Aug 27, 2008
    13, 2008) Radiation exposure before birth or during early childhood increased the risk of adult solid cancers, according to a study of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. It is known that. (Science Daily)

    25-Ft. Cell Tower On Hold; New Plan Now On Table  Aug 22, 2008
    Others fear it would pose health risks to locals relating to radiation exposure. The company has said designs for the site will fall well within health and safety guidelines. (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Simple And Secure Networked Home  Aug 21, 2008
    (June 11, 2001) Radiation exposure to personnel working in highly contaminated nuclear tank waste equipment pits may be reduced by as much as 75 percent thanks to the Pit Viper, a remotely operated cleanup system. (Aug. (Science Daily)

    Radiosurgery Clinicians Present Latest Advances in Brain and Spine Tumor Treatments Using Integra LifeSciences Radionics XKnife System  Aug 20, 2008
    Art(R) treatment system combines integrated CT imaging with helical intensity modulated radiation therapy to deliver sophisticated treatments with speed and precision while reducing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Integra NeuroSciences products are currently sold in the United States through the Integra NeuroSciences sales organization. (Primezone Releases)

    Earth's magnetic field is changing  Aug 19, 2008
    Astronauts on the International Space Station retreated to a protected area as a precaution to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Moisturizers Linked To Skin Cancer?  Aug 15, 2008
    That came from their early-life radiation exposure. But the creams did make skin cancers grow faster and more readily. (CBS News)

    Hiroshima mayor urges nuclear ban  Aug 7, 2008
    Many have developed illnesses caused by radiation exposure, including cancer and liver diseases. "The most severely neglected have been the emotional injuries," Akiba said, in announcing the new two-year psychological study. (MSNBC -- International)

    One Fifth Of British Adult Survivors Of Childhood Cancer Smoke Despite Hazards  Aug 5, 2008
    13, 2008) Radiation exposure before birth or during early childhood increased the risk of adult solid cancers, according to a study of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings ... 1, 2006) Radiation exposure may increase the risk of brain and spinal column tumors in survivors of childhood cancer, according to a study in the November 1 Journal of the National Cancer. (Science Daily)

    All Creatures buys digital X-ray machine  Aug 4, 2008
    "It reduces the radiation exposure to pets and to employees," Morrison said. "And we already notice that we're sedating the animals less. It's nice not having to wrestle with a dog.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    UK admits Australia radiation exposure  Aug 3, 2008
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. August 3, 2008 - 10:01PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    JACK SPENCER & NICK LORIS: Uranium mining: Securing America's energy future  Aug 2, 2008
    Of course, the primary concern is safety and radiation exposure. But the impacts of uranium mining aren't much different from other mining. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Study: Yankee radiation up 30%  Jul 28, 2008
    Irwin said Entergy Nuclear would have been in violation of the state regulation if the state hadn't adopted a new way of calculating radiation exposure, which in effect reduces the levels by 40 percent. The state adopted the new way of calculating exposure in January 2007 at the recommendation of the Oak Ridge Associated Universities, which the state hired to evaluate its radiation monitoring program after a 2004 dispute between the state and Entergy over higher-than-expected radiation readings,... (Barre Montpelier Times Argus)

    Digital vs. film mammograms  Jul 26, 2008
    First, the dose of radiation exposure is lower than with traditional analog mammography. And we all know that is a number we want to keep as low as possible. (CNN -- Health)

    Cell Phone Health Worries  Jul 25, 2008
    Children, whose bodies are still growing, might be more vulnerable to any adverse effects of radiation exposure. That fear was echoed by a physician who is also a mother of three children. (W-USA News, DC)

    Athlerosclorosis and Heart Health - Sponsored by Crestor - How New Heart-Scanning Technology Could Save Your Life - TIME.com  Jul 24, 2008
    MRI is also ideal for scanning children with congenital heart problems, since repeated radiation exposure in youngsters leads to an increased risk of developing cancer as adults. But again there are drawbacks. (Time.com)

    Heart Imaging Tool Under The Microscope  Jul 23, 2008
    CTA-associated radiation exposure has been linked to an increase in the lifetime risk of cancer, especially in women and young people. "CTA has promise, but at present we simply don't have the data to confirm its usefulness and safety in an asymptomatic population," study co-author Hyuk-Jae Chang, MD, PhD, of South Korea's Seo 000016C4 ul National University Bundang Hospital, tells WebMD.. (CBS News)

    Radioactive sludge on hold for Bucks landfills  Jul 22, 2008
    Department of Environmental Protection official David Allard says no increased risk of radiation exposure exists even for truckers and landfill operators handling the material. The Tullytown Council says it will fight any plans to dump radioactive waste. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Plutonium Spill Prompts Training Review  Jul 16, 2008
    Review some of the worst accidents in the history of nuclear power, see how the body responds to radiation exposure and find out if there's a nuclear plant near you. Stories. (CBS News)

    Melanoma Rates Soar Among Younger Women  Jul 13, 2008
    People -- whether young or not -- should take precautions and limit their sun and ultraviolet radiation exposure and incorporate the use of sunscreens containing UVA blocks, Salomon advised. And people should routinely examine themselves for telltale signs of melanoma, such as suspicious pigmented lesions, Salomon said. (MEDLINEplus)

    WMD: Saddam's Nukes  Jul 8, 2008
    According to the AP, the military also discovered "four devices for controlled radiation exposure . . . that could potentially be used in a weapon.". By the way, this should put to rest the canard peddled by the American left and by former Ambassador Joseph Wilson that "Bush lied" about Iraq seeking yellowcake from the African country of Niger. (Investors Business Daily)

    Canada gets Saddam's uranium  Jul 7, 2008
    Earlier this year, the military withdrew four devices for controlled radiation exposure from the former nuclear complex. The lead-enclosed irradiation units, used to decontaminate food and other items, contain elements of high radioactivity that could potentially be used in a weapon. (Globe and Mail)

    Uranium tests kept secret, inquiry hears  Jul 4, 2008
    "The inquiry was launched after it was revealed earlier this year that Peter and Michelle Vassiliou, who lived at 11 Nelson Parade, had moved out of their waterfront home because of dangerously high radiation levels.The State Government owns two neighbouring properties, numbers seven and nine, and has ordered the sites be remediated because they have higher than normal levels of radiation. The environmental lawyer Nicholas Brunton, who appeared at the inquiry representing the Vassiliou family,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    radioactive neighbourhood cover-up  Jul 3, 2008
    "That's just gamma radiation - the external stuff you would experience even sitting in this room.'' Testing, which he had previously made public, also showed radiation levels up to 350 times what was found in other areas of the suburb. The government still owns neighbouring properties numbers seven and nine and has ordered the sites be remediated because they have higher than normal levels of radiation. But the department maintains that radiation exposure levels in the street fall within the... (Sydney Morning Herald)

    The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radi...  Jul 3, 2008
    Electromagnetic radiation exposure is kown to be dangerous to humans and its destructive effects can be measured. A Gauss meter is used to measure the strength and frequency of the sum total radiation reaching the body. (Suite101.com)

    How Dangerous Are CT Scans?  Jul 2, 2008
    When doctors first ordered a CT scan for Jen Houck's six-month-old daughter in 2003, the new mom was more worried about the risks of anesthesia (used to keep children from squirming in the machine) than of radiation exposure. In 2006 and 2007, her daughter, now 5, had two additional CT scans, 6 months apart, for what doctors initially thought was a growth abnormality. (Time.com)

    Owners of radioactive waterfront to sue for millions  Jun 26, 2008
    "I was given a kind of badge to wear, a white badge," Mr Camp said, referring to a dosimeter capable of measuring radiation exposure. "I was told that I could sunbake in the garden for two hours a day, so long as there was a lawn over the top," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    U.S. agencies to clean up uranium on Navajo land  Jun 20, 2008
    by Ginger D. Richardson - Jun. 20, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)

    Engineering Students Launch Record-breaking Balloon  Jun 19, 2008
    In the latest flight, the students also placed a blanket over the balloon's payload to reduce radiation exposure. "We were all really enthused and wanted to do this, but there was no way one of us could have done this by ourselves," Baldwin said. (Science Daily)

    MEDRAD Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for FDG Infusion System  Jun 18, 2008
    The Intego System automatically extracts a patient dose from a multi-dose vial and delivers it directly to the patient, virtually eliminating manual dose preparation and handling, and the corresponding radiation exposure to the technologist. With the Intego System's dose-on-demand capability, the prescribed dose can be delivered when the patient and technologist are ready, enabling technologists to easily and efficiently respond to schedule changes, patient delays, and add-on patients. (PR Newswire)

    Cancer as kids: Now what?  Jun 18, 2008
    It really hits home when you see a young adult who comes in with congestive heart failure because of their radiation exposure, said Dr. Jacqueline Casillas, pediatric oncologist and associate director of the University of California, Los Angeles-Livestrong Survivorship Center of Excellence. The survivorship center is part of UCLA s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    A father's love defies boundaries  Jun 16, 2008
    The family believes radiation exposure contributed to Jeffery's condition. After receiving his diagnosis, Jeffery told the doctor, "Thank you for finally telling me what I have. Now I can move on.". (Albany Times Union)

    Aussie PM Rudd Damns Nukes  Jun 11, 2008
    Thousands more died over the ensuing years from radiation exposure. The announcement to form the Nuclear Non-Proliferations and Disarmament Commission, was made by Rudd on June 9 in Kyoto. (Suite101.com)

    Study recommends development of standards for pediatric doses in nuclear medicine  Jun 11, 2008
    The study authors recommend establishing guidelines that balance the need for high-quality image resolution and low radiation exposure with each child's unique profile. "High doses that do not result in improved diagnostic accuracy, or conversely, low doses that do not permit adequate examination, should both be considered unnecessary radiation exposures," said Treves. (EurekAlert!)

    When the nukes start dropping ...  Jun 5, 2008
    These are called "prompt" casualties; it's who dies before people start dropping from longer-term radiation exposure. Any surviving residents of the central core of urban Tel Aviv would still be exposed to 300 REM (roentgen equivalent man) of radiation 96 hours after the blasts, as opposed to an exposure during an average dental X-ray of about. (Asia Times Online)

    Could radiation be hurting your health?  Jun 5, 2008
    Radiation exposure is on the rise, thanks largely to the popularity of high-tech medical exams such as CT scans ... But they recently found worrying signs that radiation exposure is on the rise, thanks largely to the popularity of high-tech medical exams such as CT scans ... The odds of developing cancer from radiation exposure are very small, but risks do rise the more you get zapped and the younger you are when you're radiated, according to the National Academy of Sciences. (CNN -- Health)

    A community reaching out  Jun 4, 2008
    Their health is considered high risk, due to possible radiation exposure in Belaruse. It is all accomplished through the non-profit organization, The Children s Chernobyl Program of Chattanooga. (Catoosa County News, GA)

    Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl'  Jun 4, 2008
    Air pollution in major cities may be more damaging to health than the radiation exposure suffered by survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, according to a report published today. The study suggests high levels of urban air pollution cut short life expectancy more than the radiation exposure of emergency workers who were sent into the 19-mile exclusion zone around the site straight after the accident ... "The immediate effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs led to approximately... (Yahoo News -- Pollution)

    Yucca Mountain Nuke Waste Dump Closer to Existence  Jun 4, 2008
    The application prepared for the NRC still lacks a final public radiation exposure standard that establishes how protective the facility must be from radiation leakage. The EPA had issued a standard designed to be protective for 10,000 years. (Fox News -- Politics)

    Nevada Nuke Waste Site Takes Step Forward  Jun 4, 2008
    Review some of the worst accidents in the history of nuclear power, see how the body responds to radiation exposure and find out if there's a nuclear plant near you ... The application prepared for the NRC still lacks a key element: a final public radiation exposure standard that has yet to be completed by the Environmental Protection Agency. (CBS News -- US)

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen  Jun 3, 2008
    CT scans also accurately detect AAAs, but are more expensive and have risks associated with radiation exposure, kidney toxicity from contrast scan, and potential allergic reaction. Don t settle for a physical exam; more than 20% of significant AAAs are missed. (Suite101.com)

    Nuclear dump application is ready  Jun 3, 2008
    The application prepared for the NRC still lacks a key element: a final public radiation exposure standard that has yet to be completed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The standard will be added later when the EPA completes it. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Exelixis Reports Encouraging Phase 1 Data for XL184 at ASCO  Jun 2, 2008
    MTC occurs in sporadic and inherited forms (approximately 80% and 20% of MTC, respectively), and is frequently associated with genetic activation of RET. The inherited form usually appears at a younger age, while dietary iodine deficiency and radiation exposure are risk factors for the sporadic form. MTC may metastasize to lymph nodes or other organs before it is ever diagnosed. (PR Newswire)

    Data To Be Presented at ASCO Supports Potential of Peregrine's Cotara(R) for the Treatment of Brain Cancer  Jun 1, 2008
    May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today reported that clinical researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania will present data showing that its brain cancer agent Cotara(R) specifically localizes to brain tumors at high concentrations with minimal radiation exposure to other organs ... "These findings confirming Cotara's potential to target its radioactive payload to brain tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to... (PR Newswire)

    Cumulative Radiation Exposure Shows Increased Cancer Risk For Emergency Department Patients  May 31, 2008
    The presentation is entitled Cumulative Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risk from Diagnostic Imaging in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department ... 18, 2007) An analysis based on computerized simulation models suggests that the lifetime risk of cancer associated with radiation exposure from a computed tomography (CT scan) coronary angiography varies. (Science Daily)

    For moms, morechildrencan mean fewer teeth  May 30, 2008
    In addition, Russell said women may be less likely to see a dentist while pregnant, perhaps in part because they want to avoid dental X-rays due to concern over radiation exposure. Women with multiple children may also forgo their own dental care, possibly due to lack of money or time, Russell said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Condos in Portland's Pearl get camouflaged cell towers  May 30, 2008
    Berman says if anyone has a concern about radiation exposure from nearby cell phone towers they can have their home tested for such levels. Verizon declined to comment on it's proposed cell phone antenna. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)

    Childhood Lead Exposure Is Associated With Decreased Brain Volume In Adults  May 29, 2008
    1, 2006) Radiation exposure may increase the risk of brain and spinal column tumors in survivors of childhood cancer, according to a study in the November 1 Journal of the National Cancer. (Oct. (Science Daily)

    No scientific basis that cell phones, base stations cause cancer  May 29, 2008
    According to him the radiation exposure levels from the base stations and cell phones are insignificant to have adverse effects on the population. There are, however, a minority of the population which could be affected. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Nobody is being short-changed by bank's donation  May 29, 2008
    "The main benefit will come in the long-term as the scanner is essentially to be used as a research tool but some patients with highly complex cases could also see immediate dividends.The scanner is expected to make a major contribution to Scotland's efforts to cut heart disease and cancer deaths. Unlike conventional scanners, the Aquilion One can capture an image of the whole organ in just 0.35 seconds, meaning radiation exposure is reduced by 80 per cent compared with a CT scan. It is also... (Scotsman)

    CAP: Handphones more dangerous than smoking  May 28, 2008
    "Government should use the mass media and run campaigns to educate and warn the public of the dangers of radiation exposure from mobile phones," Mohamed Idris said. Prof Khurana has posted the results of his findings on and his research paper is currently being peer-reviewed for publication in a scientific journal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)

    Drive to cut heart and cancer deaths boosted by 1.6m scanner  May 26, 2008
    35 seconds, meaning radiation exposure is reduced by 80 per cent compared with a CT scan. It is also hoped the scanner will reduce the need for invasive procedures on patients, as well as help research on the internal workings of the body. (Scotsman)

    Mobile Phone Use While Pregnant May 'Seriously Damage Baby,' Study Says  May 20, 2008
    "There is still no data available yet that has measured the radiation exposure to the acutal fetus from the cell phone," Alvarez said. Alvarez said he believes there are other environmental impacts that are far more detrimental to prengant women, such as mercury, lead exposure and biological contaminants in food. (Fox News -- Politics)

    MILITARY HONORS  May 14, 2008
    "It also reduces the radiation exposure to the patient, which is something we are always concerned with." The speed also increases the number of patients imaging services is able to scan, reducing wait times to around 24 hours for new appointments. The scanner increases the quality and the amount of information that can be pulled from images, hospital officials said. (Florida Times-Union)

    Osiris Therapeutics selling unit to NuVasive in deal worth up to $85M  May 12, 2008
    Osiris also recently landed the as a customer for Prochymal, thanks to the drug's potential to treat radiation exposure. CEO C. Randal Mills, in sharing his company's first-quarter results Friday, said in a statement: "We are positioned well for what we expect to be considerable growth as we close in on our mission to launch the world's first stem cell drug.". (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Shipboard reactors draw little response  May 12, 2008
    The study concluded there was effectively no chance of anyone, either on base or in the surrounding community, dying from radiation exposure because of routine carrier operations. It said that annually there would be about a 1-in-770 chance that radiation released during a serious shipboard fire could cause one death from cancer somewhere within 50 miles of the base. (Florida Times-Union)

    Speedier Precise Cancer Radiotherapy Now Available  May 11, 2008
    Additionally, the new therapy saves healthy human tissue from unwanted radiation exposure at rates that are the same or better than other radiotherapy techniques, according to doctors at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center ... Radiologists could soon measure the amount of radiation exposure experienced by different tissues using an implantable capsule. (Science Daily)

    HRSA Outreach Seeks to Raise Cancer Awareness Among People Who Lived Near Nuclear Sites or Mined Uranium  May 9, 2008
    May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 8, HRSA's Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) will launch a nationwide outreach effort to raise awareness about the need for cancer screening among people who lived near nuclear weapons testing facilities in the mid-20th century ... The clinics: -- provide public education and information about radiation exposure; -- offer free or low-cost screenings for radiation-related (radiogenic) cancer and chronic illnesses; -- make treatment... (PR Newswire)

    Ultrasound first, not CT, for diagnosing suspected acute appendicitis  May 8, 2008
    Lack of radiation exposure (which is especially important in a population of mostly young patients), higher availability, lower cost and high specificity of color Doppler ultrasound are the main reasons for trying ultrasound first, she said. The study appears in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. (EurekAlert!)

    INSIDE THE MARKETS: Shanghai bond spreads widen on expected regulatory changes  May 6, 2008
    The first signs of such spending have appeared in recent months, when Parliament employees were given a bonus to compensate for radiation exposure from antennas on large buildings. The health ministry has proposed a "stability" bonus for staff. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

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