Radiation Protection Dosimetry

Editorial

K. Faulkner, J. Zoetelief, F.W. Schultz, and R. Guest

Delft Conference Proceedings Editorial 2008: safety and efficacy for new techniques and imaging using new equipment to support European legislation
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on June 13, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 1-2; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn164 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Invited Papers

Get checked abstract K. Faulkner, J. Malone, E. Vano, R. Padovani, H. P. Busch, J. (Hans) Zoetelief, and H. Bosmans

The SENTINEL project
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 3-5; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn019 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. F. Malone

New ethical issues for radiation protection in diagnostic radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 6-12; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn012 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Carel W. E. van Eijk

Radiation detector developments in medical applications: inorganic scintillators in positron emission tomography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 5, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 13-21; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn043 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Madan M. Rehani

The IAEA's activities in radiological protection in digital imaging
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 24, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 22-28; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn155 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Interventional radiology

Get checked abstract V. Tsapaki, C. Triantopoulou, P. Maniatis, S. Kottou, J. Tsalafoutas, and J. Papailiou

Patient skin dose assessment during CT-guided interventional procedures
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 8, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 29-31; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn007 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Dogan Bor, Tanzer Sancak, Türkay Toklu, Turan Olgar, and Selmin Ener

Effects of radiologists' skill and experience on patient doses in interventional examinations
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 20, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 32-35; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn010 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract T. Siiskonen, M. Tapiovaara, A. Kosunen, M. Lehtinen, and E. Vartiainen

Occupational radiation doses in interventional radiology: simulations
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 36-38; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn017 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract E. Vano, H. Järvinen, A. Kosunen, R. Bly, J. Malone, A. Dowling, A. Larkin, R. Padovani, H. Bosmans, O. Dragusin, W. Jaschke, P. Torbica, C. Back, A. Schreiner, C. Bokou, S. Kottou, V. Tsapaki, J. Jankowski, S. Papierz, J. Domienik, A. Werduch, D. Nikodemova, D. Salat, K. Kepler, M. D. Bor, J. Vassileva, R. Borisova, S. Pellet, and R. H. Corbett

Patient dose in interventional radiology: a European survey
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 20, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 39-45; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn024 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract E. Vano, A. Segarra, J. M. Fernandez, J. M. Ordiales, R. Simon, J. J. Gallego, J. del Cerro, E. Casasola, J. F. Verdu, T. Ballester, J. Sotil, A. Aspiazu, M. A. Garcia, F. Moreno, F. Carreras, M. Canis, M. M. Soler, J. Palmero, J. Ciudad, F. Diaz, J. Hernandez, M. Gonzalez, and P. Rosales

A pilot experience launching a national dose protocol for vascular and interventional radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 46-49; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn025 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Bleeser, M.-T. Hoornaert, K. Smans, L. Struelens, N. Buls, D. Berus, P. Clerinx, L. Hambach, F. Malchair, and H. Bosmans

Diagnostic reference levels in angiography and interventional radiology: a Belgian multi-centre study
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 50-55; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn028 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract U. O'Connor, A. Dowling, A. Gallagher, D. Gorman, C. Walsh, A. Larkin, L. Gray, M. Devine, and J. Malone

Acceptance testing of fluoroscopy systems used for interventional purposes
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 56-58; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn041 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract B. O'Brien and W. van der Putten

Quantification of risk-benefit in interventional radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 20, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 59-62; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn040 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Interventional cardiology

Get checked abstract C. D'Helft, A. McGee, L. Rainford, S. McFadden, J. Winder, C. Hughes, and P. C. Brennan

Proposed preliminary diagnostic reference levels for three common interventional cardiology procedures in Ireland
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 16, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 63-66; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn048 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract I. Mavrikou, S. Kottou, V. Tsapaki, and V. Neofotistou

High patient doses in interventional cardiology due to physicians' negligence: how can they be prevented?
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 12, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 67-70; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn005 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract V. Tsapaki, S. Patsilinakos, V. Voudris, A. Magginas, S. Pavlidis, T. Maounis, G. Theodorakis, M. Koutelou, T. Vrantza, M. Nearchou, N. Nikolaki, N. Kollaros, E. Kyrozi, S. Kottou, P. Karaiskos, E. Neofotistou, and D. Cokkinos

Level of patient and operator dose in the largest cardiac centre in Greece
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 4, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 71-73; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn006 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract K. Faulkner and A. Werduch

Analysis of the frequency of interventional cardiology in various European countries
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 16, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 74-76; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn020 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract E. Bogaert, K. Bacher, and H. Thierens

Interventional cardiovascular procedures in Belgium: effective dose and conversion factors
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 2, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 77-82; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn021 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract C. Bokou, A. Schreiner-Karoussou, R. Breisch, and J. Beissel

Changing from image intensifier to flat detector technology for interventional cardiology procedures: a practical point of view
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 83-86; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn151 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract G. Bernardi, O. Bar, T. Jezewski, E. Vano, C. Maccia, A. Trianni, and R. Padovani

Quality criteria for cardiac images: an update
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 87-90; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn034 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract O. Dragusin, M. Gewillig, W. Desmet, K. Smans, L. Struelens, and H. Bosmans

Radiation dose survey in a paediatric cardiac catheterisation laboratory equipped with flat-panel detectors
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 91-95; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn035 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract M. R. Malisan, R. Padovani, K. Faulkner, J. F. Malone, E. Vaño, J. Jankowski, and A. Kosunen

Proposal for a patient database on cardiac interventional exposures for epidemiological studies
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 20, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 96-99; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn036 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract C. Foti, R. Padovani, A. Trianni, C. Bokou, S. Christofides, R.H. Corbett, K. Kepler, Z. Korenová, A. Kosunen, J. Malone, P. Torbica, V. Tsapaki, E. Vano, J. Vassileva, and U. Zdesar

Staff dosimetry in interventional cardiology: survey on methods and level of exposure
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 20, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 100-103; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn038 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. Padovani, E. Vano, A. Trianni, C. Bokou, H. Bosmans, D. Bor, J. Jankowski, P. Torbica, K. Kepler, A. Dowling, C. Milu, V. Tsapaki, D. Salat, J. Vassileva, and K. Faulkner

Reference levels at European level for cardiac interventional procedures
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 104-107; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn039 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. Padovani, A. Trianni, C. Bokou, H. Bosmans, J. Jankowski, S. Kottou, K. Kepler, J. Malone, V. Tsapaki, D. Salat, E. Vano, and J. Vassileva

Survey on performance assessment of cardiac angiography systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 108-111; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn046 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Efficacy and safety in digital radiology

Get checked abstract L. Lança and A. Silva

Evaluation of exposure index (IgM) in orthopaedic radiography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 22, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 112-118; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn143 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract C. Carpentieri, M. G. Bisogni, A. Del Guerra, P. Delogu, M. E. Fantacci, J. Fogli, A. Marchi, V. Marzulli, V. Rosso, A. Stefanini, and A. Tofani

A pixel detector-based single photon-counting system as fast spectrometer for diagnostic x-ray beams
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 16, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 119-122; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn147 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Dimov and J. Vassileva

Assessment of performance of a new digital image intensifier fluoroscopy system
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 10, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 123-126; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn138 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Kalle Kepler and Anatoli Vladimirov

Optimisation strategies introduced for CR at health care centres in Estonia
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 5, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 127-131; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn004 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. F. Malone and N. Bischoff

IEC standards for radiological equipment: issues for the industry and for end users
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 10, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 132-134; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn142 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Gaetano Compagnone, Laura Pagan, Massimo Casadio Baleni, Felice Luca Calzolaio, Libero Barozzi, and Carlo Bergamini

Patient dose in digital projection radiography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 5, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 135-137; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn013 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract U. Zdesar, T. Fortuna, B. Valantic, and D. Skrk

Is digital better in dental radiography?
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 28, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 138-139; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn079 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. M. Fernandez, J. M. Ordiales, E. Guibelalde, C. Prieto, and E. Vano

Physical image quality comparison of four types of digital detector for chest radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 140-143; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn026 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract E. Vano, J. I. Ten, J. M. Fernandez, C. Prieto, J. M. Ordiales, and D. Martinez

Quality control and patient dosimetry in digital radiology. On line system: new features and transportability
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 144-146; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn030 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract D. Salát and D. Nikodemová

Patient doses and image quality in digital chest radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 4, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 147-149; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn032 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Population screening and sensitive groups

Get checked abstract S. Avramova-Cholakova, J. Vassileva, R. Borisova, and I. Atanasova

An estimate of the influence of the measurement procedure on patient and phantom doses in breast imaging
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 21, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 150-154; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn139 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. Borisova, Ch. Ingilizova, and J. Vassileva

Patient dosimetry in paediatric diagnostic radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 20, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 155-159; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn003 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Dogan Bor, Selma Tukel, Turan Olgar, Türkay Toklu, Elif Aydin, and Oya Akyol

Investigation of mean glandular dose versus compressed breast thickness relationship for mammography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 16, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 160-164; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn140 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Dogan Bor, Oya Akyol, and Turan Olgar

Performance measurements of mammographic systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 165-169; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn141 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Urban Zdesar

Reference levels for image quality in mammography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 28, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 170-172; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn080 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Abdalla N. Al-Haj, Aida M. Lobriguito, and Walid Rafeh

Variation in radiation doses in paediatric cardiac catheterisation procedures
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 173-178; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn014 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract S. Schopphoven, K. Faulkner, and H. P. Busch

Assessment of patient organ dose in CT virtual colonoscopy for bowel cancer screening
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 3, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 179-183; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn159 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract K. Faulkner, M. G. Wallis, F. Neilson, and C. J. Whitaker

Evaluation of the population dose to the UK population from the National Health Service breast screening programme
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 14, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 184-190; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn081 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Chantal Van Ongeval, André Van Steen, and Hilde Bosmans

Teaching syllabus for radiological aspects of breast cancer screening with digital mammography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 191-194; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn022 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Shannoun, J. M. Schanck, A. Scharpantgen, M. C. Wagnon, M. Ben Daoud, and C. Back

Organisational aspects of mammography screening in digital settings: first experiences of Luxembourg
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 195-198; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn150 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract K. Michielsen, J. Jacobs, K. Lemmens, J. Nens, J. Zoetelief, K. Faulkner, and H. Bosmans

Results of a European dose survey for mammography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 21, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 199-203; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn152 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract K. Smans, E. Vaño, R. Sanchez, F. W. Schultz, J. Zoetelief, T. Kiljunen, C. Maccia, H. Järvinen, R. Bly, A. Kosunen, K. Faulkner, and H. Bosmans

Results of a European survey on patient doses in paediatric radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 204-210; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn031 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract U. O'Connor, A. Dowling, A Larkin, N. Sheahan, L. Gray, A. Gallagher, G. O'Reilly, A. Kosunen, U. Zdesar, and J. F. Malone

Development of training syllabi for radiation protection and quality assurance of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 8, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 211-213; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn088 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Zanca, C. Van Ongeval, J. Jacobs, G. Marchal, and H. Bosmans

A quantitative method for evaluating the detectability of lesions in digital mammography
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 4, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 214-218; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn049 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Gallagher, A. Dowling, J. Renehan, D. Clarke, and J. F. Malone

A training syllabus for radiation protection in dental radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 219-221; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn045 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract M. Loubele, F. Maes, R. Jacobs, D. van Steenberghe, S. C. White, and P. Suetens

Comparative study of image quality for MSCT and CBCT scanners for dentomaxillofacial radiology applications
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on June 26, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 222-226; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn154 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Quality assurance and quality control

Get checked abstract J. Fogli, C. Carpentieri, A. Del Guerra, M. E. Fantacci, A. Marchi, V. Marzulli, and A. Tofani

Dental radiology dosimetric data as routinely collected in an Italian hospital
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 28, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 227-230; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn078 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract W. E. Muhogora, A. Devetti, R. Padovani, P. Msaki, and F. Bonutti

Application of European protocol in the evaluation of contrast-to-noise ratio and mean glandular dose for two digital mammography systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 231-236; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn023 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. Zoetelief, F. W. Schultz, S. Kottou, L. Gray, U. O'Connor, D. Salat, K. Kepler, P. Kaplanis, J. Jankowski, A. Schreiner, and J. Vassileva

Quality control measurements for fluoroscopy systems in eight countries participating in the SENTINEL EU coordination action
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 1, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 237-243; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn008 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract M. J. Tapiovaara

Review of relationships between physical measurements and user evaluation of image quality
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 5, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 244-248; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn009 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract J. Bosnjak, O. Ciraj-Bjelac, and B. Strbac

Implementation of quality assurance in diagnostic radiology in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Republic of Srpska)
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 249-252; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn011 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Jahnen, C. Schilz, F. Shannoun, A. Schreiner, J. Hermen, and C. Moll

Optimage central organised image quality control including statistics and reporting
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 5, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 253-257; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn015 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract V. Tsapaki, R. Padovani, E. Vano, A. Schreiner, M. Molfetas, V. Neofotistou, and S. Kottou

Commissioning and constancy protocols for digital angiographic units
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 2, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 258-260; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn016 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract R. Simon, E. Vano, C. Prieto, J. M. Fernandez, J. M. Ordiales, and D. Martinez

Criteria to optimise a dynamic flat detector system used for interventional radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 26, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 261-264; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn027 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Chantal Van Ongeval, André Van Steen, Catherine Geniets, Frederik Dekeyzer, Hilde Bosmans, and Guy Marchal

Clinical image quality criteria for full field digital mammography: a first practical application
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 4, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 265-270; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn029 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract C. Walsh, D. Gorman, P. Byrne, A. Larkin, A. Dowling, and J. F. Malone

Quality assurance of computed and digital radiography systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 4, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 271-275; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn047 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract L. Gray, A. Dowling, A. Gallagher, D. Gorman, U. O'Connor, M. Devine, A. Larkin, C. Walsh, and J. F. Malone

Acceptance testing and routine quality control in general radiography: mobile units and film/screen fixed systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 8, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 276-278; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn033 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Larkin, N. Sheahan, U. O'Connor, L. Gray, A. Dowling, E. Vano, P. Torbica, D. Salat, A. Schreiner, V. Neofotistou, and J. F. Malone

QA/acceptance testing of DEXA X-ray systems used in bone mineral densitometry
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 1, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 279-283; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn086 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Gallagher, A. Dowling, M. Devine, H. Bosmans, P. Kaplanis, U. Zdesar, J. Vassileva, and J. F. Malone

European survey of dental X-ray equipment
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 28, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 284-287; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn037 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract F. Bonutti, E. Cattaruzzi, E. Cragnolini, M. Floreani, C. Foti, M. R. Malisan, E. Moretti, O. Geatti, and R. Padovani

Count-rate analysis from clinical scans in PET with LSO detectors
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 24, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 288-290; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn153 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Dowling, A. Gallagher, U. O'Connor, A. Larkin, D. Gorman, L. Gray, and J. Malone

Acceptance testing and QA of interventional cardiology systems
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on February 18, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 291-294; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn042 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Ethics and justification

Get checked abstract M. Sheehan

Ethics and policy: dealing with public attitudes
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on June 30, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 295-298; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn044 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Schreiner-Karoussou

Review of existing issues and practices with respect to irradiation of patients and staff during pregnancy
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 2, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 299-302; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn145 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract A. Schreiner-Karoussou

Review of existing issues, ethics and practices in general medical research and in radiation protection research
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 24, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 303-306; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn146 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Get checked abstract Geraldine O'Reilly and J. F. Malone

Ethical issues in medico-legal exposures
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 17, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 307-310; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn087 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Radiation protection, patient and staff dosimetry methods

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Dosemeter readings and effective dose to the cardiologist with protective clothing in a simulated interventional procedure
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 3, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 311-315; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn085 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Evaluation of exposure parameters in plain radiography: a comparative study with European guidelines
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 22, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 316-320; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn144 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Double-dosimetry algorithm for workers in interventional radiology
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 21, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 321-327; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn148 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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An international calibration of Kerma–Area Product meters for patient dose optimisation study
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on March 4, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 328-332; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn018 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Overview of double dosimetry procedures for the determination of the effective dose to the interventional radiology staff
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on May 14, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 333-339; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn082 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Intercomparison of active personal dosemeters in interventional radiology
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Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 340-345; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn083 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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Some aspects on radiation protection in conventional and digital radiology in Romania
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 1, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 346-349; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn084 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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An overview on extremity dosimetry in medical applications
Radiation Protection Dosimetry Advance Access published on April 29, 2008
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 350-355; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn149 [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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SAFETY AND EFFICACY FOR NEW TECHNIQUES AND IMAGING USING NEW EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT EUROPEAN LEGISLATION
Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2008 129: 358-361; doi:10.1093/rpd/ncn166 [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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