Weaponizing Radioactive Medical Waste - The Looming Threat

Menon, Shreekumar; L, Kumar

doi:10.7290/ijns050104

Cited by 4 publications

(2 citation statements)

References 3 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…A specific type of theft involves stealing radiotherapy equipment from hospitals or other healthcare facilities. These devices contain radioactive components that are attractive to terrorist groups or other criminals because they can be used to create “dirty bombs” (Menon & Kumar, 2019 ; Rimpler-Schmid et al, 2021 ). Usually, the products are kept under constant surveillance and stored with high-security measures due to the risk of contamination.…”

Section: Main Traits Of the Organised Theft Of Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

The Organised Theft of Medicines: a Study of the Methods for Stealing and Reselling Medicines and Medical Devices in the EU and Beyond

Dugato,

Sidoti

2023

Eur J Crim Policy Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The theft of medicines is a significant component of the illicit trade in pharmaceutical products. Besides small-scale thefts committed for personal usage, organised criminal networks are increasingly targeting high-priced medical products, either to reintroduce them into the legal supply chain or sell them on the black market. This crime has considerable implications that extend beyond the value of the stolen goods, including harmful impacts on citizens’ health, legitimate companies, and national health systems. However, knowledge on organised theft of medicines remains limited. This paper employs a crime script analysis approach, based on interviews with relevant stakeholders and case studies retrieved across European countries, to examine the most common modi operandi in the organised theft of medicines and medical devices. Potential policy implications are also discussed.

show abstract

Section: Main Traits Of the Organised Theft Of Medicinementioning

confidence: 99%

The Organised Theft of Medicines: a Study of the Methods for Stealing and Reselling Medicines and Medical Devices in the EU and Beyond

Dugato,

Sidoti

2023

Eur J Crim Policy Res

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Additionally, there is a need for a regulatory framework to mitigate radiological risks. It is essential to account for potential accidents, involving radioactive substances in various sectors, including medical, civil, and military fields, and the potential risks associated with nuclear energy use and nuclear waste management [5][6][7][8][9].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mapping the Spatial Distribution of Natural Gamma Dose Rates as a Baseline Study in the Province of Asti, Italy

Del Monte,

Paola,

Pérez

et al. 2024

Pollutants

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Natural background gamma rays and their effects on human health are essential components of both radiation protection and public concern. In the frame of these aspects, the mapping of the natural gamma dose rate values of the Province of Asti is given. The Asti Fire Brigade Command approved a project relating to the mapping of gamma radiation from the natural background in the territory of Asti. The project engaged both the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological (NBCR) and Topography Applied to Rescue (TAS) components of the Asti Command. Skilled personnel, comprising level 1 TAS operators for data collection and level 2 TAS operators for cartographic analysis, were deployed across the six working days. The methodology involved the use of two digital handheld radiation G-M detectors, in conjunction with a portable GPS unit, including the Global Mapper software. One of the significant findings of this study is the observation that the natural gamma dose rate levels were 201.25% higher in the streets of the city center compared to other areas, predominantly because the building materials in these locations contain a higher amount of natural radionuclides. The results indicated that the level of natural gamma dose rates in the studied region is close to the global average value.

show abstract

Transforming Medical Waste Management Through IoT and Machine Learning: A Path Towards Sustainability

Nasir,

Hossain,

Islam

et al. 2024

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Weaponizing Radioactive Medical Waste - The Looming Threat

Cited by 4 publications

References 3 publications

The Organised Theft of Medicines: a Study of the Methods for Stealing and Reselling Medicines and Medical Devices in the EU and Beyond

The Organised Theft of Medicines: a Study of the Methods for Stealing and Reselling Medicines and Medical Devices in the EU and Beyond

Mapping the Spatial Distribution of Natural Gamma Dose Rates as a Baseline Study in the Province of Asti, Italy

Transforming Medical Waste Management Through IoT and Machine Learning: A Path Towards Sustainability

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About