Harmful Effects of Ionizing Radiation

Guleria, Ravinder

doi:10.22214/ijraset.2019.12141

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“…While all processes using ionizing radiation cause the patients and the society to receive more radiation compared to the past 30 years, it also causes an increase in the dose of the healthcare professionals who carry out the processes (Cornacchia et al, 2019;Stewart et al, 2012). It is stated that there is a link between the increase in the amount of radiation received from man-made ionizing radiation sources and the development of cancer for life (Guleria et al, 2019;Haylock et al, 2018;IAEA, 2018;Schauer & Linton, 2009;Tang & Loganovsky, 2018). With this increase, radiation safety has become more important compared to previous years in order to protect the health and wellbeing of healthcare professionals, patients and society.…”

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Investigation of awareness level concerning radiation safety among healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment

Zekioğlu

Parlar

2021

Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences

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Radiation safety has become more important issue due to increased use of ionizing radiation in diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study is to investigate the awareness and knowledge level concerning radiation safety among healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment. The study population consisted of healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment at a state hospital, a university hospital and a private hospital in Edirne province. The survey used in this study was prepared by the investigators after reviewing previous studies on similar subjects, and opinions were sought from experts in relevant fields. The survey consists of two parts and a total of 28 questions. Results of this study revealed that the rate of correct answers was 68.6% for questions on radiation safety among all healthcare professionals. The present study demonstrated an insufficient level of knowledge and awareness on radiation safety, even in the occupational groups that continuously work in a radiation environment. Periodic trainings should be conducted in hospitals. Pre-test and posttest exercises should be performed in order to increase the effectiveness of the trainings, and interactive case studies specific to the clinic should be included in the program. Finally, with electronic learning programs which may be implemented at national level, all relevant persons would have access to these programs.

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Investigation of awareness level concerning radiation safety among healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment

Zekioğlu

Parlar

2021

Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences

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“…Since free radicals are highly reactive, they can easily bind to other ions within the cell. For example, hydroxyl ions (OH-) can react with hydrogen atoms within DNA molecules to form hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), which can continue to cause DNA damage, and free radicals can accumulate to cause ongoing damage [16]. Free radical damage is associated with diseases such as aging, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.…”

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Immunomodulation of NK Cells under Ionizing Radiation

Shao¹,

Yu²,

Zhang³

et al. 2023

Natural Killer Cells - Lessons and Challenges

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Natural killer (NK) cells are the effector lymphocytes of the innate immune system and control many types of tumors and microbial infections. Ionizing radiation (IR) has a pronounced effect on NK cells. However, the role of NK cells in radiotherapy remains elusive. In this chapter, we summarized the direct and indirect effects of ionizing radiation on NK cells. Low doses of ionizing radiation can enhance the toxic effects of NK cells. In contrast, high doses of ionizing radiation will lead to functional impairment of NK cells. In addition, under ionizing radiation, NK cells are also modulated by other immune cells. Overall, combining NK cell therapy and radiation therapy can improve the efficacy of oncology treatment.

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“…Fortunately, the cells in our bodies are extremely efficient at repairing this damage. However, if the damage is not repaired correctly, a cell may die or eventually become cancerous [13]. Exposure to very high levels of radiation can also result in long-term health effects such as cancer and cardiovascular disease [13,14].…”

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Environmental safety from radioactive radiation perspective-A preliminary research

Vinayak,

Sood,

Sharma

et al. 2023

J. Phys.: Conf. Ser.

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A preliminary cum. exploratory research is carried out to explore the few selected areas within Chandigarh to introspect our living and surrounding environmental conditions that whether it’s safe from radiation perspective or not. The radiation here in this paper signifies the highly energetic radioactive radiation emitted from inside the nucleus. The motivation for performing this work is to ensure the safety of living beings from the radioactive exposure. Effects of the radiation, especially in case of prolonged exposure, can be extremely dangerous or even fatal in near future if its dose limit exceeds than permissible limits. This brief investigation accounts for the background radiation manifested from natural radioactivity in building materials like gray cement or paint samples of various kinds. The study is also carried out at some critical spots in the Chandigarh city like hospitals which have radiology and radiotherapy centres, such as educational institutions (physics and chemistry labs), waste management unit, dumping ground etc. Radiation sensitive G.M counter apparatus have been used to analyse the presence and account for the presence of radiations persisting in that particular area. Henceforth, to acknowledge the radiation levels with a gas filled detection system (G.M. Counter) for that an optimal value of operating voltage is figured out. A preliminary investigation has revealed that the radiation counts/minute observed by us in the selected zones and spots is well within the permissible limits. A much systematic study with more accurate devices especially in the radiation prone areas of the country is highly required.

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Harmful Effects of Ionizing Radiation

Cited by 15 publications

References 9 publications

Investigation of awareness level concerning radiation safety among healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment

Investigation of awareness level concerning radiation safety among healthcare professionals who work in a radiation environment

Immunomodulation of NK Cells under Ionizing Radiation

Environmental safety from radioactive radiation perspective-A preliminary research

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