Athlerosclorosis and Heart Health - Sponsored by Crestor - How New Heart-Scanning Technology Could Save Your Life - TIME.com Jul 24, 2008
MRI is also ideal for scanning children with congenital heart problems, since repeated radiation exposure in youngsters leads to an increased risk of developing cancer as adults. But again there are drawbacks. (Time.com)
Heart Imaging Tool Under The Microscope Jul 23, 2008
CTA-associated radiation exposure has been linked to an increase in the lifetime risk of cancer, especially in women and young people. "CTA has promise, but at present we simply don't have the data to confirm its usefulness and safety in an asymptomatic population," study co-author Hyuk-Jae Chang, MD, PhD, of South Korea's Seo 000016C4 ul National University Bundang Hospital, tells WebMD.. (CBS News)
Radioactive sludge on hold for Bucks landfills Jul 22, 2008
Department of Environmental Protection official David Allard says no increased risk of radiation exposure exists even for truckers and landfill operators handling the material. The Tullytown Council says it will fight any plans to dump radioactive waste. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Plutonium Spill Prompts Training Review Jul 16, 2008
Review some of the worst accidents in the history of nuclear power, see how the body responds to radiation exposure and find out if there's a nuclear plant near you. Stories. (CBS News)
Melanoma Rates Soar Among Younger Women Jul 13, 2008
People -- whether young or not -- should take precautions and limit their sun and ultraviolet radiation exposure and incorporate the use of sunscreens containing UVA blocks, Salomon advised. And people should routinely examine themselves for telltale signs of melanoma, such as suspicious pigmented lesions, Salomon said. (MEDLINEplus)
WMD: Saddam's Nukes Jul 8, 2008
According to the AP, the military also discovered "four devices for controlled radiation exposure . . . that could potentially be used in a weapon.". By the way, this should put to rest the canard peddled by the American left and by former Ambassador Joseph Wilson that "Bush lied" about Iraq seeking yellowcake from the African country of Niger. (Investors Business Daily)
Canada gets Saddam's uranium Jul 7, 2008
Earlier this year, the military withdrew four devices for controlled radiation exposure from the former nuclear complex. The lead-enclosed irradiation units, used to decontaminate food and other items, contain elements of high radioactivity that could potentially be used in a weapon. (Globe and Mail)
Uranium tests kept secret, inquiry hears Jul 4, 2008
"The inquiry was launched after it was revealed earlier this year that Peter and Michelle Vassiliou, who lived at 11 Nelson Parade, had moved out of their waterfront home because of dangerously high radiation levels.The State Government owns two neighbouring properties, numbers seven and nine, and has ordered the sites be remediated because they have higher than normal levels of radiation. The environmental lawyer Nicholas Brunton, who appeared at the inquiry representing the Vassiliou family,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
radioactive neighbourhood cover-up Jul 3, 2008
"That's just gamma radiation - the external stuff you would experience even sitting in this room.'' Testing, which he had previously made public, also showed radiation levels up to 350 times what was found in other areas of the suburb. The government still owns neighbouring properties numbers seven and nine and has ordered the sites be remediated because they have higher than normal levels of radiation. But the department maintains that radiation exposure levels in the street fall within the... (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Dangers of Electromagnetic Radi... Jul 3, 2008
Electromagnetic radiation exposure is kown to be dangerous to humans and its destructive effects can be measured. A Gauss meter is used to measure the strength and frequency of the sum total radiation reaching the body. (Suite101.com)
How Dangerous Are CT Scans? Jul 2, 2008
When doctors first ordered a CT scan for Jen Houck's six-month-old daughter in 2003, the new mom was more worried about the risks of anesthesia (used to keep children from squirming in the machine) than of radiation exposure. In 2006 and 2007, her daughter, now 5, had two additional CT scans, 6 months apart, for what doctors initially thought was a growth abnormality. (Time.com)
Owners of radioactive waterfront to sue for millions Jun 26, 2008
"I was given a kind of badge to wear, a white badge," Mr Camp said, referring to a dosimeter capable of measuring radiation exposure. "I was told that I could sunbake in the garden for two hours a day, so long as there was a lawn over the top," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
U.S. agencies to clean up uranium on Navajo land Jun 20, 2008
by Ginger D. Richardson - Jun. 20, 2008 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Engineering Students Launch Record-breaking Balloon Jun 19, 2008
In the latest flight, the students also placed a blanket over the balloon's payload to reduce radiation exposure. "We were all really enthused and wanted to do this, but there was no way one of us could have done this by ourselves," Baldwin said. (Science Daily)
Radiation for health Jun 19, 2008
His own research suggests that radiation exposure can minimize infectious disease, reduce the incidence of cancer in the young, and substantially increase average lifespan. Studies on the growth, average lifespan, and decreased cancer mortality rates of humans exposed to low-dose irradiation show improved health, explains Luckey. (EurekAlert!)
MEDRAD Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for FDG Infusion System Jun 18, 2008
The Intego System automatically extracts a patient dose from a multi-dose vial and delivers it directly to the patient, virtually eliminating manual dose preparation and handling, and the corresponding radiation exposure to the technologist. With the Intego System's dose-on-demand capability, the prescribed dose can be delivered when the patient and technologist are ready, enabling technologists to easily and efficiently respond to schedule changes, patient delays, and add-on patients. (PR Newswire)
Cancer as kids: Now what? Jun 18, 2008
It really hits home when you see a young adult who comes in with congestive heart failure because of their radiation exposure, said Dr. Jacqueline Casillas, pediatric oncologist and associate director of the University of California, Los Angeles-Livestrong Survivorship Center of Excellence. The survivorship center is part of UCLA s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
A father's love defies boundaries Jun 16, 2008
The family believes radiation exposure contributed to Jeffery's condition. After receiving his diagnosis, Jeffery told the doctor, "Thank you for finally telling me what I have. Now I can move on.". (Albany Times Union)
Aussie PM Rudd Damns Nukes Jun 11, 2008
Thousands more died over the ensuing years from radiation exposure. The announcement to form the Nuclear Non-Proliferations and Disarmament Commission, was made by Rudd on June 9 in Kyoto. (Suite101.com)
Study recommends development of standards for pediatric doses in nuclear medicine Jun 11, 2008
The study authors recommend establishing guidelines that balance the need for high-quality image resolution and low radiation exposure with each child's unique profile. "High doses that do not result in improved diagnostic accuracy, or conversely, low doses that do not permit adequate examination, should both be considered unnecessary radiation exposures," said Treves. (EurekAlert!)
When the nukes start dropping ... Jun 5, 2008
These are called "prompt" casualties; it's who dies before people start dropping from longer-term radiation exposure. Any surviving residents of the central core of urban Tel Aviv would still be exposed to 300 REM (roentgen equivalent man) of radiation 96 hours after the blasts, as opposed to an exposure during an average dental X-ray of about. (Asia Times Online)
Could radiation be hurting your health? Jun 5, 2008
Radiation exposure is on the rise, thanks largely to the popularity of high-tech medical exams such as CT scans ... But they recently found worrying signs that radiation exposure is on the rise, thanks largely to the popularity of high-tech medical exams such as CT scans ... The odds of developing cancer from radiation exposure are very small, but risks do rise the more you get zapped and the younger you are when you're radiated, according to the National Academy of Sciences. (CNN -- Health)
A community reaching out Jun 4, 2008
Their health is considered high risk, due to possible radiation exposure in Belaruse. It is all accomplished through the non-profit organization, The Children s Chernobyl Program of Chattanooga. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Jun 4, 2008
Air pollution in major cities may be more damaging to health than the radiation exposure suffered by survivors of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, according to a report published today. The study suggests high levels of urban air pollution cut short life expectancy more than the radiation exposure of emergency workers who were sent into the 19-mile exclusion zone around the site straight after the accident ... "The immediate effects of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs led to approximately... (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Yucca Mountain Nuke Waste Dump Closer to Existence Jun 4, 2008
The application prepared for the NRC still lacks a final public radiation exposure standard that establishes how protective the facility must be from radiation leakage. The EPA had issued a standard designed to be protective for 10,000 years. (Fox News -- Politics)
Nevada Nuke Waste Site Takes Step Forward Jun 4, 2008
Review some of the worst accidents in the history of nuclear power, see how the body responds to radiation exposure and find out if there's a nuclear plant near you ... The application prepared for the NRC still lacks a key element: a final public radiation exposure standard that has yet to be completed by the Environmental Protection Agency. (CBS News -- US)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen Jun 3, 2008
CT scans also accurately detect AAAs, but are more expensive and have risks associated with radiation exposure, kidney toxicity from contrast scan, and potential allergic reaction. Don t settle for a physical exam; more than 20% of significant AAAs are missed. (Suite101.com)
Nuclear dump application is ready Jun 3, 2008
The application prepared for the NRC still lacks a key element: a final public radiation exposure standard that has yet to be completed by the Environmental Protection Agency. The standard will be added later when the EPA completes it. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Exelixis Reports Encouraging Phase 1 Data for XL184 at ASCO Jun 2, 2008
MTC occurs in sporadic and inherited forms (approximately 80% and 20% of MTC, respectively), and is frequently associated with genetic activation of RET. The inherited form usually appears at a younger age, while dietary iodine deficiency and radiation exposure are risk factors for the sporadic form. MTC may metastasize to lymph nodes or other organs before it is ever diagnosed. (PR Newswire)
Data To Be Presented at ASCO Supports Potential of Peregrine's Cotara(R) for the Treatment of Brain Cancer Jun 1, 2008
May 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ) today reported that clinical researchers from the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania will present data showing that its brain cancer agent Cotara(R) specifically localizes to brain tumors at high concentrations with minimal radiation exposure to other organs ... "These findings confirming Cotara's potential to target its radioactive payload to brain tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to... (PR Newswire)
Cumulative Radiation Exposure Shows Increased Cancer Risk For Emergency Department Patients May 31, 2008
The presentation is entitled Cumulative Radiation Exposure and Cancer Risk from Diagnostic Imaging in Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department ... 18, 2007) An analysis based on computerized simulation models suggests that the lifetime risk of cancer associated with radiation exposure from a computed tomography (CT scan) coronary angiography varies. (Science Daily)
Certain Tests in ERs Raise Cancer Risk for Some May 31, 2008
To explore the potential dimensions of the problem, the researchers teamed up with Washington Hospital, in Washington, D.C., to conduct the first study looking into cumulative ionizing radiation exposure in an ER over a fixed period of time ... The researchers found that most patient radiation exposure stemmed from CT scans and nuclear medicine testing, with patients averaging a cumulative radiation dose calculated as 40 milliseiverts (mSV) over the five-year study period ... The research team... (MEDLINEplus)
For moms, morechildrencan mean fewer teeth May 30, 2008
In addition, Russell said women may be less likely to see a dentist while pregnant, perhaps in part because they want to avoid dental X-rays due to concern over radiation exposure. Women with multiple children may also forgo their own dental care, possibly due to lack of money or time, Russell said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Condos in Portland's Pearl get camouflaged cell towers May 30, 2008
Berman says if anyone has a concern about radiation exposure from nearby cell phone towers they can have their home tested for such levels. Verizon declined to comment on it's proposed cell phone antenna. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Childhood Lead Exposure Is Associated With Decreased Brain Volume In Adults May 29, 2008
1, 2006) Radiation exposure may increase the risk of brain and spinal column tumors in survivors of childhood cancer, according to a study in the November 1 Journal of the National Cancer. (Oct. (Science Daily)
No scientific basis that cell phones, base stations cause cancer May 29, 2008
According to him the radiation exposure levels from the base stations and cell phones are insignificant to have adverse effects on the population. There are, however, a minority of the population which could be affected. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nobody is being short-changed by bank's donation May 29, 2008
"The main benefit will come in the long-term as the scanner is essentially to be used as a research tool but some patients with highly complex cases could also see immediate dividends.The scanner is expected to make a major contribution to Scotland's efforts to cut heart disease and cancer deaths. Unlike conventional scanners, the Aquilion One can capture an image of the whole organ in just 0.35 seconds, meaning radiation exposure is reduced by 80 per cent compared with a CT scan. It is also... (Scotsman)
CAP: Handphones more dangerous than smoking May 28, 2008
"Government should use the mass media and run campaigns to educate and warn the public of the dangers of radiation exposure from mobile phones," Mohamed Idris said. Prof Khurana has posted the results of his findings on and his research paper is currently being peer-reviewed for publication in a scientific journal. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Drive to cut heart and cancer deaths boosted by 1.6m scanner May 26, 2008
35 seconds, meaning radiation exposure is reduced by 80 per cent compared with a CT scan. It is also hoped the scanner will reduce the need for invasive procedures on patients, as well as help research on the internal workings of the body. (Scotsman)
Mobile Phone Use While Pregnant May 'Seriously Damage Baby,' Study Says May 20, 2008
"There is still no data available yet that has measured the radiation exposure to the acutal fetus from the cell phone," Alvarez said. Alvarez said he believes there are other environmental impacts that are far more detrimental to prengant women, such as mercury, lead exposure and biological contaminants in food. (Fox News -- Politics)
MILITARY HONORS May 14, 2008
"It also reduces the radiation exposure to the patient, which is something we are always concerned with." The speed also increases the number of patients imaging services is able to scan, reducing wait times to around 24 hours for new appointments. The scanner increases the quality and the amount of information that can be pulled from images, hospital officials said. (Florida Times-Union)
Osiris Therapeutics selling unit to NuVasive in deal worth up to $85M May 12, 2008
Osiris also recently landed the as a customer for Prochymal, thanks to the drug's potential to treat radiation exposure. CEO C. Randal Mills, in sharing his company's first-quarter results Friday, said in a statement: "We are positioned well for what we expect to be considerable growth as we close in on our mission to launch the world's first stem cell drug.". (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Shipboard reactors draw little response May 12, 2008
The study concluded there was effectively no chance of anyone, either on base or in the surrounding community, dying from radiation exposure because of routine carrier operations. It said that annually there would be about a 1-in-770 chance that radiation released during a serious shipboard fire could cause one death from cancer somewhere within 50 miles of the base. (Florida Times-Union)
Speedier Precise Cancer Radiotherapy Now Available May 11, 2008
Additionally, the new therapy saves healthy human tissue from unwanted radiation exposure at rates that are the same or better than other radiotherapy techniques, according to doctors at the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center ... Radiologists could soon measure the amount of radiation exposure experienced by different tissues using an implantable capsule. (Science Daily)
HRSA Outreach Seeks to Raise Cancer Awareness Among People Who Lived Near Nuclear Sites or Mined Uranium May 9, 2008
May 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On May 8, HRSA's Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program (RESEP) will launch a nationwide outreach effort to raise awareness about the need for cancer screening among people who lived near nuclear weapons testing facilities in the mid-20th century ... The clinics: -- provide public education and information about radiation exposure; -- offer free or low-cost screenings for radiation-related (radiogenic) cancer and chronic illnesses; -- make treatment... (PR Newswire)
Ultrasound first, not CT, for diagnosing suspected acute appendicitis May 8, 2008
Lack of radiation exposure (which is especially important in a population of mostly young patients), higher availability, lower cost and high specificity of color Doppler ultrasound are the main reasons for trying ultrasound first, she said. The study appears in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. (EurekAlert!)
INSIDE THE MARKETS: Shanghai bond spreads widen on expected regulatory changes May 6, 2008
The first signs of such spending have appeared in recent months, when Parliament employees were given a bonus to compensate for radiation exposure from antennas on large buildings. The health ministry has proposed a "stability" bonus for staff. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Bacteria to the rescue! Apr 19, 2008
Radiation exposure sets apoptosis into motion prematurely, causing damage to the lining of the gut and bone marrow cells. In the study, when the flagella protein is given to rats that are then exposed to radiation, the molecule protected most healthy cells from harm while cancer cells were still successfully targeted. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Caffeine May Protect Against Skin Cancer Apr 17, 2008
The team also determined that caffeine applied in a cream or gel directly to the skin immediately after UVB radiation exposure caused the death of DNA-damaged skin cells as well. "We believe that these results will extrapolate to humans," continued Conney, "but clinical studies need to be done." He pointed out that previous "studies indicate that coffee or tea drinkers have a lower risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer.". (Newsmax)
Space Radiation: Premature Aging In Astronauts Apr 16, 2008
"Radiation exposure, either intentional or accidental, is inevitable during our lifetimes," says Kamal Datta, M.D., assistant professor at Lombardi and the study's lead author ... The kickoff of Project Constellation -- the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) program to return humans to the moon and travel to Mars -- has led to increased scrutiny of radiation exposures during space travel ... A 2004 report from the National Academies suggested that cancer incidence may be higher... (Science Daily)
How safe are dental X-rays and how often do you need them? Apr 14, 2008
If the dentist uses the fastest film available, the radiation exposure from four bite wings is roughly equivalent to about two days of natural, background radiation from simply living on earth, or about 20 to 38 microsieverts. That "is not a lot of exposure," Masse said. (Boston Globe)
Immunomedics' Pretargeting Method May Improve Radioimmunotherapy of Cancer Apr 14, 2008
Pretargeting RAIT is an attractive potential alternative to traditional RAIT, because the delivery of therapeutic isotope is rapid and is separated from the long antibody delivery process, thereby reducing radiation exposure to normal tissues. About Immunomedics. (Primezone Releases)
Drug protects healthy cells in radiotherapy Apr 14, 2008
In rhesus monkeys, injecting the drug up to 24 hours before a dose of radiation which would normally kill 70 per cent of the animals delayed the onset of radiation-induced mortality by 10 days and increased the 40-day survival rate from 25 to 64 per cent. The drug was also effective in mice when administered an hour after the radiation exposure, and the researchers reported no obvious side-effects. In a separate experiment, it was shown that the treatment of tumour cells by radiation was... (Hindu)
Cancer victims families may sue NSW govt Apr 12, 2008
But the NSW Health Department maintains that radiation exposure levels in the street fall within the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) guidelines. Katie and Greg McGrath linked the death of their parents, Iris and Fabian, in 1975 and 1976 to an unmarked radioactive waste dump next to their Nelson Parade family home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Drug maystop radiation harm Apr 11, 2008
"It has important implications for radiation exposure," said Dr. David Kirsch, a Duke University radiation oncologist who wasn't involved in the drug research. Radiation is a powerful tool to destroy cancer cells. (MSNBC -- Health)
Baysiders protest new cell tower Apr 11, 2008
The scientific community is divided over the potential health risk posed by cell phone towers, Avella said, referring to the current debate on whether radiation exposure from such towers causes illness. "They said the same thing about asbestos," he said. (Bayside Times, NY)
Drug protects mice, monkeys from radiation damage Apr 11, 2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - An experimental drug helped protect mice and monkeys from the damaging effects of radiation, researchers said on Thursday, in a finding that may lead to less toxic cancer treatments or an emergency treatment for radiation exposure. They said the drug protected animals' bone marrow and cells in the gut from being destroyed by radiation without interfering with radiation therapy's ability to fight cancer. (Reuters)
New drug protects against radiation damage: study Apr 11, 2008
They said the drug might also be a useful protection against radiation exposure from a nuclear plant malfunction or nuclear bomb, adding that clinical trials on humans could begin this summer. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Needle-size Device Created To Track Tumors, Radiation Dose Apr 10, 2008
Radiologists could soon measure the amount of radiation exposure experienced by different tissues using an implantable capsule. The device contains a.. (Science Daily)
Hospitals push preventive exams to lure paying patients Apr 5, 2008
"Before having any type of test, especially one with radiation exposure, think out benefit/risk and talk to your doctor," Fryhofer said. Arthur Caplan, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Pennsylvania, said some hospital ads have gotten "outrageous" because of "the lucrativeness" of certain types of treatment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Should India have measurable mobile radiation norms? Apr 2, 2008
The guidelines assume importance in view of recent developments in Europe, where many governments are considering adopting new, stringent norms than those specified by the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), an independent international scientific organisation that provides guidance and advice on health hazards of non-ionising radiation exposure. ICNIRPs guidelines are endorsed by the World Health Organisation and have been adopted by most international... (India Times)
Cell Phones Bad For Your Health Again Apr 2, 2008
Studies of low dose electromagnetic radiation exposure naturally take some time to complete, so I thought a new study had produced some interesting new data, but there was apparently no new data. I've seen many flawed medical and health related studies. (Digitaltrends.com)
NRC Takes 32 Years To Answer Petition Apr 2, 2008
The agency has just replied to a petition concerning safety and radiation exposure that the coalition filed in 1975 ... After two federal court decisions favoring critics of nuclear power, the NRC developed a table detailing its estimates for radiation exposures from various parts of the nuclear "fuel cycle," including mining and processing uranium fuel. (CBS News -- US)
Chernobyl, 22 Years Later Apr 1, 2008
Review some of the worst accidents in the history of nuclear power, see how the body responds to radiation exposure and find out if there's a nuclear plant near you. Interactive. (CBS News)
Under my skin Mar 30, 2008
There's obvious medical issues to deal with, such as radiation exposure. You'd also need to integrate the phone into your optical nerve for making video calls, which is something I wouldn't be keen on. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
