Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a diverse 3D x-ray imaging technique that has
gained significant popularity in dental radiology in the last two decades. CBCT overcomes …

The use of patient contact-shielding has become a topic of intensive scientific debate. While
it has been common practice during the last decades, some studies have questioned the …

ALARA is the acronym for “As Low As Reasonably Achievable.” It is a radiation protection
concept borne from the linear no-threshold (LNT) hypothesis. There are no valid data today …

Purpose This study assessed the effectiveness of breast and eye shielding and measured
the radiation dose to radiosensitive tissues (eyes and breasts) due to scatter radiation during …

With reduced cancer mortality in recent years, increased efforts must be put into
safeguarding cancer survivors' long-term quality of life (QOL). Fertility preservation is …

Purpose Recently, medical professionals have reconsidered the practice of routine gonadal
shielding for radiographic examinations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the …

Purpose The use of gonad contact shielding (GCS) in radiology departments has varied
across countries, possibly because, until recently, there was no agreed consensus with …

Introduction Positioning relative to the lateral automatic exposure control (AEC) chambers
(cranial/caudal orientation) optimises dose and image quality in pelvic radiography. In the …

There is a faction within the chiropractic profession passionately advocating against the
routine use of X-rays in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with spinal …

Radiographic imaging for scoliosis screening, diagnosis, treatment, and management is the
gold standard assessment tool. Scoliosis patients receive many repeat radiographs, typically …