Objectives Simplifying medical information to make it understandable for patients,
specifically in the case of radiology reports, is challenging. It requires time and effort from …

Purpose Medical imaging is an increasingly important source of radiation exposure for the
general population, and there are risks associated with such exposure; however, recent …

This study aims to estimate the knowledge and awareness of physicians about the hazards
of radiological examinations on their health and on their patients. 466 questionnaires …

While the patterns and trends of computed tomography (CT) are well documented in
developed countries, relatively little is known about CT usage in developing countries …

As orthopaedic surgeons we use x-rays every day; not only when diagnosing pathology but
often to assist in operative management of said pathology or ensure satisfactory outcomes …

Background: Despite its advantages, ionizing radiation causes adverse reactions on living
organisms. To apply protective measures, physicians must minimize the time of exposure as …

Background: Healthcare professionals involved with ionizing radiation must have sufficient
knowledge of its effects on the human body in order to avoid potential risks for both patients …

Introdução: o uso da radiação ionizante na prática médica pode ocasionar eventos nocivos
à saúde do indivíduo exposto. Diante disso, o emprego ético da radiação ionizante deve …

Amaç: Amacımız Pamukkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi öğrencilerinin, tıbbi radyasyon ve
radyasyon güvenliği hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerini değerlendirmektir. Gereç ve yöntem …

Objective: To measure the scattered radiation dose at different positions simulating hip
surgery. Materials and Methods: We simulated fluoroscopy-assisted hip surgery in order to …