Effects of occupational exposure of X-Ray on hematological parameters of diagnostic technicians

Taqi, Ali H.; Faraj, Kharman A.; Zaynal, S A; Hameed, Ahmed M.; Mahmood, Abd-Alkader A.

doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2018.01.027

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“…This could be because X-ray technicians were exposed to low doses of radiation since the highest protection levels are applied in hospital practice. For example, in a similar study conducted by Taqi et al (2018), there were no statistically significant changes to WBC, hemoglobin, and platelets between X-ray count. However, no statistically significant differences were observed in the number of red blood cells and hemoglobin.…”

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“…Interestingly the study discovered a significant increase in RBC for X-ray technicians. 10 This could be illustrated by studies that indicate high radiation levels resulted in a significant reduction of individuals' blood count levels. High levels of radiation mean working without any protective barriers or exposure for long times at radiological departments.…”

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Hematological changes after Röntgenray exposure in radiologic technologists

Tawfeeq

Ommar

et al. 2021

Zanco J. Med. Sci.

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Background and objective: In view of the known health hazards of X-ray radiation, this study focuses on the outlined effect of prolonged accidental or work-related Röntgenray exposure to hematological parameters such as red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), platelets count as well as serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione in X-ray technicians. Methods: In this cross-sectional study with a comparison group, blood samples were collected over six months period from X-ray technician assistants across Rizgary teaching hospital, maternity teaching hospital, Nanakaly hospital, Erbil teaching hospital, Ashty hospital, Hundreen hospital, and Harem hospital. A convenience sample was chosen for collecting subjects exposed to X-ray at the radiology department in the hospitals mentioned above. The results were analyzed and compared with a second control group of healthy unexposed individuals. Results: It was determined that prolonged Röntgenray exposure could lead to an increase in the amount of oxidative stress as denoted by the decrease in the levels of reduced glutathione in the plasma of our test subjects. Conclusion: Although there were changes in the mean levels of plasma RBC, WBC, platelets, and malondialdehyde, the differences of these parameters between the two groups were not significant statistically. However, there was a significant reduction in glutathione levels in plasma samples of the subjects, indicating elevated oxidative stress levels within the body. Keywords: X-ray; Blood cells; Malondialdehyde; Glutathione.

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Hematological changes after Röntgenray exposure in radiologic technologists

Tawfeeq

Ommar

et al. 2021

Zanco J. Med. Sci.

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“…In addition, medical diagnostic X-rays with an energy of 50, 70, or 100 kVp did not influence the hemolysis, osmotic fragility, and fluorescence anisotropy values of irradiated human red blood cells 29 .In contrast, Taqi et al 2018 studied the hematological parameters of diagnostic technicians exposed to medical X-rays. These authors suggested that chronic exposure to X-rays can significantly alter some hematological parameters such as neutrophils, monocytes, basophils, mean cell volume, red cell distribution width, platelets, lymphocytes, red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit 37 . However, the present study used a single exposure of X-rays,while the studies that were conducted by Taqi et al 2018 were associated with chronic exposure.…”

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“…These authors suggested that chronic exposure to X-rays can significantly alter some hematological parameters such as neutrophils, monocytes, basophils, mean cell volume, red cell distribution width, platelets, lymphocytes, red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit 37 . However, the present study used a single exposure of X-rays,while the studies that were conducted by Taqi et al 2018 were associated with chronic exposure.…”

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Effects of Medical Diagnostic X-rays Delivered at 0.01 or 0.05 mGy on Human Blood Cells

Supawat

Tinlapat

Wongmahamad

et al. 2021

Bangladesh J Med Sci

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Background: Low-dose X-rays are commonly used in medical imaging to help in the diagnosis ofdiseases. However, the deleterious effects of exposure to medical diagnostic low-dose X-rays remaina highly debated topic. The objective was to study the effects of medical diagnostic X-rays on humanblood cells. Materials and Methods: We studied the effects of medical diagnostic low-dose X-rays (80kVp), i.e.,0.01 or 0.05 mGy, after the in vitro exposure of human red blood cells (RBCs) and peripheralblood mononucleated cells (PBMCs).Cells with no irradiation served as the control group. The biologicalendpoints that were used to determine the effects of medical diagnostic low-dose X-rays were hemolysisfor RBCs and mitochondrial membrane potential, lysosomes, and the cell cycle for PBMCs. Results: Ourresults showed no changes in the hemolysis of RBCs and mitochondrial membrane potential, lysosome, orcell cycle in cells exposed to these low doses of X-rays when compared to the corresponding nonirradiatedcells at all harvest timepoints. Conclusion: These results suggested that there were no deleterious effectsof diagnostic low-dose X-rays when human RBCs and PBMCs were exposed in vitro. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(1) 2021 p.136-144

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“…Ionizing radiation has been increasingly utilized in medical imaging in x-rays, CT scans, nuclear medicine examinations, and interventional procedures. Higher or lower amounts from IR may affect human cells (Taqi et al, 2018); the radiation interacts with human cells, whether directly by DNA or not directly by the highly productive and chemically unstable Reactive oxygen species (ROS). The indirect action occurs when the molecules of water in the cell are ionized by radiation, causing radiolysis of water resulting in free radical formation (Hertel, 2009).…”

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The prophylactic roles of dietary antioxidants for medical radiology workers: A mini-review

Khattab¹,

Sayed²,

Altaf³

et al. 2022

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Antioxidants play a very crucial naturally role in our bodies. Still, unfortunately, that is not enough. We need to compensate for the shortage we face by increasing the dietary antioxidants as exogenous sources, especially when there is an exogenous factor-induced oxidative stress as with the medical radiology staff because how much ionizing radiation they are exposed to exceeds the primitive dose limit by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). Thus, a suitable uptake of minerals, vitamins, and Combinations of dietary antioxidants through the daily diet and balanced it remains the promising approach without exceeding the uptakes doses that could reverse the positive effects of this approach. This review focuses on the present knowledge about dietary antioxidant sources, mechanisms, effects of the cell components. It critically investigates studies examining the effects of dietary antioxidant supplementation and its role among medical radiology workers.

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Effects of occupational exposure of X-Ray on hematological parameters of diagnostic technicians

Cited by 15 publications

References 13 publications

Hematological changes after Röntgenray exposure in radiologic technologists

Hematological changes after Röntgenray exposure in radiologic technologists

Effects of Medical Diagnostic X-rays Delivered at 0.01 or 0.05 mGy on Human Blood Cells

The prophylactic roles of dietary antioxidants for medical radiology workers: A mini-review

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