[HTML][HTML] Photoneutron production mechanisms, their characteristics, and shielding strategies in high-energy linac environment: A review

MF Uddin, S Akter, M Ahmed, BN Sattar… - Journal of Radiation …, 2024 - Elsevier
Radiotherapy, a mainstay cancer treatment for patients worldwide, utilizes medical linear
accelerators (linacs) with photon energies ranging from 4 MV to 25 MV. However, concerns …

Attenuating Radiation Exposure, Understanding the Mechanisms of Radiation-Induced Toxicity, and the Development of Radiation Countermeasures

W Cui, M Xiao - Toxics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Radiation exposure is a complex issue that has both benefits and risks for human health.
While it is a vital component of many medical imaging technologies and cancer treatments, it …