"A lot of the work that's currently being done in this field is looking at alternatives to lead for gamma protection," said Terry Thiem.

The damaging impacts of ionizing radiation on biological tissues are well documented. Since its discovery, mankind has worked to safeguard the public and the army in the case of the employment of ...

Women working in healthcare who are regularly exposed to radiation from x-rays and other imaging procedures need better ionising radiation protection to help minimise their risk of developing breast ...

Over 4300 users from more than 100 countries have used the three new IAEA interactive e-learning modules released this year on diagnostic reference levels in medical imaging, radiation protection in ...

Ionizing radiation brings significant benefits to humankind in medical uses, such as the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. However, the use of ionizing radiation also carries a risk, and the ...