Controlling indoor radiation to improve lung cancer risk
2009-09-21 04:46:00 About 1100 people each year die in the UK from lung cancer correlation to indoor radon, but current government protection policies focus mainly on the small number of homes with high radon levels and neglect the 95% of radon related deaths caused by lower levels of radon, as per a research studypublished on bmj.com today........
iPhoneWorld.ca: iPhone case reduces radiation
2009-09-18 09:20:00 iPhoneWorld.ca writes:A Idaho company has developed and released a case for the iPhone which cuts down they claim reduces the iPhones radiation by 60%. (...)
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iPhoneWorld.ca: iPhone 3GS found to produce moderate radiation
2009-09-17 08:59:00 iPhoneWorld.ca writes:Research released by Environmental Working Group has found that the iPhone 3GS emits moderate radiation compared to other smartphones. (...)
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Visualizing Magnetic Field Radiation Pattern
2009-09-11 07:28:00 Dear All guru, I have an application to check the magnetic field radiation pattern of various plasma chamber, I saw some thing like the picture shown above, some sort of magnetic paper which form an image according to the magnetic field. Appreciate if anyone can tell
Study Reveals How Much Cell Phone Radiation You're Getting
2009-09-09 15:44:00 From Wired Top Stories: Researchers are divided on whether radiation from cellphones pose health risks or not. Now, one nonprofit organization adds some hard data to the argument: the radiation emission profiles of more than 1,200 cell phone models. The data won't resolve the debat
Radiation- Internal/External?
2009-07-30 02:25:00 Lets start with a house radiator. If it is painted(lets say one coat each) silver, does the silver reflect any of the heat back into the radiator thereby reducing the amount radiated? Or does it reflect more heat out? The same question with a black radiator does it absorb more heat from the source a
General Relativity Hawking Radiation
2009-07-04 03:20:00 Some thought experiments and questions. I would much appreciate any comments on whether my analyses below are correct. 1. I am falling feet first into a black hole. An external observer will never see me fall past the event horizon. However, in my frame of reference I will fall past it in finite
Fake Skin on Moon Probe to Study Radiation
2009-06-22 18:20:00 From Discovery News Top Stories : Discovery Channel: ASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), which blasted off for the moon on Thursday, will not only scout out safe spots for astronauts to land, it will let them know how the harsh radioactive environment might impact their bodie
Medical Radiation Technologist
2009-06-01 15:41:00 You will provide medical practitioners and specialists with the diagnostic imaging data required to diagnose and treat medical and surgical conditions. Proper training will be provided for nearly 2 months.Selected candidates will work as Medical Radiation Technologists in clinics, on ships and in operational units. The main job is to take care of patient, conduct diagnostic examinations, assist radiologists, assist medical specialists and medical officers, and maintain equipment, accessories and supplies. They must also maintain a Quality Assurance Programmer and provide continuing education in diagnostic imaging technology. Medical Radiation Technologists are an integral part of the medical teams that work to provide accurate patient diagnoses. You must also be very physically and psychologically fit as Medical Radiation Technologists often work long hours. Medical Radiation Technologists enjoy excellent opportunities for advanced training and promotion. They may be posted at ...
MRI guided radiation therapy (MRIgRT)
2009-05-24 19:29:00 At the UMC Utrecht, The Netherlands, we have constructed a prototype MRIaccelerator. The prototype is amodified 6MVElekta (Crawley, UK) acceleratornext to a modified 1.5 T Philips Achieva (Best, The Netherlands) MRI system.From the initial design onwards, modifications to both systems were aimed toyield simultaneous and unhampered operation of the MRI and the accelerator.Indeed, the simultaneous operation is shown by performing diagnostic quality1.5 T MRI with the radiation beam on. No degradation of the performance ofeither system was found. The integrated 1.5 T MRI system and radiotherapyaccelerator allowsimultaneous irradiation andMRimaging. The full diagnosticimaging capacities of the MRI can be used; dedicated sequences for MRIguidedradiotherapy treatments will be developed. This proof of concept opensthe door towards a clinical prototype to start testing MRI-guided radiationtherapy (MRIgRT) in the clinic.The integrated 1.5 T MRI system and radiotherapy accelerator allow simult...
Japanese High School Students to Use Radiation Before Graduation
2009-05-15 01:29:00 A group of science students from Japan's Hitachi 1st Senior High School may get to live out the ultimate geek fantasy by using the JRR-3 research reactor in Tokaimura to perform a set of experiments. No word if the students are pushing for a test ban treaty.
Radiation Shielding
2009-04-24 01:25:00 In 2012, the Suns poles will shift, sending a huge bolt of radiation into space. In 1998 this bolt of ratiation missed us by a hair. I believe it was in the 1700s when we had Telegraph wires strung out across the US and this Bolt of radiation from the sun fryed our wires. If it hi
Measuring Terahertz Radiation
2009-03-30 03:11:00 how do you measure terahertz radiation frequencies? Are there devices available?
Those women who need radiation
2009-02-09 13:15:00 One-fifth of women who should receive radiation after a mastectomy are not getting this potentially lifesaving treatment, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The study looked at 396 women who were treated with a mastectomy for breast cancer. The researchers found that 19 percent of women who fell clearly within guidelines recommending radiation treatment after the mastectomy did not receive that treatment........
Process Fired Heaters : Chemical Cleaning of Radiation and Convection Room
2009-02-05 18:47:00 Dear all, my thread concerns chemical cleaning of tubes in radiation and convection rooms - external surface would you please share your own experience: what kind of chemical that fit better with this service? what is the procedure to performe cost effective cleaning? what a
On the nature of light and electromagnetic radiation
2008-12-14 08:56:00 The phenomenon of light is perhaps one of the least understood and at present the most complicated of all physical phenomenon that we come across in everyday life. Light is all around us, in many ways it defines how we perceive the Universe and the world we live in, yet for all that,
Allowable Radiation in Metal
2008-11-20 17:16:00 Dear All , Will any body tell me what is the allowable radiation in term of micro radiation per hour (μR /hr.) on internationally acceptable level.Any perticular standard avilable for this, which is the right instrument to check it. Than you. V.D.DEODHAR.
Magnetic Radiation Sickness
2008-11-10 06:53:00 Hello The website, <www.gmxxnet.com>-, has posted some new information about physiological problems created by proximity to magnetic radiation from fluxon generator assemblies. These problems range from mood changes to heart attack symptions and intestinal bleeding. Please foward t
to measure rf radiation
2008-10-23 14:20:00 Hello Sirs , to measure the level of rf radiation in a closed room and with a distance for the power level of Airport PAR - what could be Instrument for these Purposes - Please .
Effects of Radiation on the Human Body
2008-10-05 23:51:00 “Effects of Radiation on the Human Body Brain cells do not reproduce, so they’re not damaged directly unless exposure is at 5,000 rems or greater. As with the heart, radiation kills nerve cells and small blood vessels, and can result in seizures and immediate death. ” [http://www.atomicarchive.com/E-ffects/radeffects.shtml#Heart]-
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House subcommittee debates cell phone radiation
2008-09-26 19:30:00 From - CNET Scientists told a House of Representatives subcommittee Thursday that more research is needed over the possible link between cell phone use and cancer. While past studies have found that cell phone radiation isn’t dangerous, the scientists pointed to research that has found just the opposite. “I cannot tell this committee that cell phones ...
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3-week radiation therapy as effective as 5 weeks for breast cancer
2008-09-23 06:33:00 Boston Early-stage patients with breast cancer who receive a more intensive course of radiation to their whole breast over three weeks is as effective as the standard, less intensive five-week whole breast radiation and offers patients more convenience at a lower cost, thereby providing a better quality of life, as per a randomized, long-term study presented September 22, 2008, in the plenary session at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 50th Annual Meeting in Boston........
The Yin-Yang of Ultraviolet Radiation
2008-09-12 16:03:00 From SPACE.com: Now that we have passed through summer, replete with warnings about the health hazards of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, the subdued light of autumn provides the ambiance in which to take a more balanced look at what UV radiation has meant to life on Earth. We n
White Radiation
2008-09-11 14:05:00 Dear Frnds, Can I know whats the meaning of the following term Black Radiation 85 Deg Celsius White Radiation 65 Deg Celsius Came across the above mentioned terms Climate in Report , Does it accect the instruments in any way? Regards Jose
Big Radiation Wave
2008-09-04 16:44:00 I received a text message from my friend a few minutes ago about this big radiation wave. Here is the whole message that was sent from me(the message was originally in text shortcuts so I expanded to message for us to easily understand): Click here to read more -> Big Radiation Wave Text Message [ This is a content summary only. Visit PinoyBlogoSphere.com for full links, other content, and more! ]
Protecting Cells from Radiation
2008-06-27 09:22:00 From Scientific American: Scientists remain on the lookout for novel drugs that combat radiation damage. One of the most promising is CBLB 502, made by Cleveland Biolabs in Buffalo, N.Y. In the April 11 Science, researchers report that the drug, also called Protectan, enabled 87 p
New Dielectric Material Promises Radiation Resistant Transistors, Flexible
2008-06-19 07:48:00 Roll-up, transparent computers and displays are just one of the neat sci-fi gadgets a new material from Northwestern University may lead to.DailyTech has in the past covered research into the effects of long term exposure to space bound radiation on humans. Though mankind has spent many years in space, the effects of prolonged exposure, even under ideal circumstances, are as of yet unknown. Though the human part of space travel is the most important part of the equation for manned flight, radiation poses a series threat to other participants ? especially electronics.The effects of radiation on over-the-counter electronics are, in contrast, fairly well known. One of the most important parts of any electronic appliance, the transistor, is one of the most susceptible components to radiation. The problem comes from the absorptive properties of the silicon dioxide dielectrics that insulate a transistor's gate from its semiconductor components. Silicon dioxide captures radiation, which i...
Different types of radiation
2008-06-03 06:36:00 The spectrum is divided into different groups according to the frequency of these energy waves. This is measured in Hertz, and represents how many waves arrive in a second. The higher the frequency, the more waves per second. Mobile phone frequencies are actually right on the border between radio waves and microwaves, so their emissions are sometimes referred to as microwaves. Different types of radiation All parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are described as 'radiation', but not all radiation is the same. At the top of the scale, ionizing radiation (as in radioactive decay or X-rays) has the ability to alter matter, including human cells. It has very high energy which can change a molecule's structure. This can have serious consequences - ionizing radiation can cause changes in the structure of DNA, leading to mutations and in some cases cancer. By contrast radio waves, such as in mobile phones, are at the other end of the spectrum. They have very low energies,...
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Mobile phone radiation and health
2008-06-02 06:33:00 Mobile phone radiation and health concerns have been raised, especially following the enormous increase in the use of wireless mobile telephony throughout the world (as of August 2005, there were more than 2 billion users worldwide). This is because mobile phones use electromagnetic radiation in the microwave range. These concerns have induced a large body of research (both epidemiological and experimental, in non-human animals as well as in humans). Concerns about effects on health have also been raised regarding other digital wireless systems, such as data communication networks. The World Health Organization, based upon the consensus view of the scientific and medical communities, that serious health effects (e.g. cancer) are very unlikely to be caused by cellular phones or their base stations, and expects to make recommendations about mobile phones in 2009–10. However, some national radiation advisory authorities, including those of Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden rec...
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iPhone Wallpaper: “Radiation Trefoil”
2008-05-28 19:16:00 A fresh new summer iPhone wallpaper, free for you to grab here www.flickr.com
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China identifies 50 sources of radiation
2008-05-23 16:29:00 This is not a Green Party post so much as an example of how the globe might be better served if green principles had been the norm for the past sixty years.According to the BBC, Chinese government officials have identified 50 sources of radiation that resulted from the earthquake. Had these nuclear facilities never been built we would not face this particular hazard.
Reducing Electromagnetic radiation produced by feeder lines
2008-05-18 11:56:00 The public concern over electromagnetic radiation from 50Hz power lines has led to an international accptance of 2mG as a maximum value for this type of radiation. My question: If I spec for an armoured power cable buried 1.5 meters under the surface, grounded at both ends, will this aid in red
About Radiation sickness
2008-05-11 11:42:00 Radiation sickness is usually defined as damage to the body caused by a very large dose of radiation often received over a short period of time (acute). The amount of radiation absorbed by the body ? the absorbed dose ? determines how sick you’ll be. Radiation sickness is also called acute radiation sickness, acute radiation syndrome ...
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Radiation Effects on Sleeping People
2008-05-09 19:15:00 Mobile phones are a rave these days but apparently, one thing that we also know is that the radiation that they emit is dangerous to us in more ways than one. It will only be a matter of time before we find out the effects that a cellular phone?s radiation can do to our overall ...
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Crohn's Disease Patients Should Limit Their Exposure to Radiation!
2008-05-06 19:13:00 Specialist centres must take steps to reduce the amount of radiation people with Crohn's disease are exposed to from diagnostic imaging, radiologists have urged [1]. Patients with Crohn's disease may be particularly vulnerable to radiation owing to their young age at presentation and an elevated risk of some intestinal malignancies such as small bowel lymphoma.Researchers estimated the cumulative effective dose (CED) of diagnostic radiation of 354 patients with Crohn’s disease treated at a tertiary centre.They found that 55 patients, 15.5 per cent, had a 'high' CED – defined as greater than 75mSv.Less than six imaging studies were performed per patient over the first five years of the 15-year study. During this period the mean CED was 7.9mSv, with CT accounting for 46.3 per cent of radiation exposure.During the last five years, these figures had increased to almost seven images per patient and a mean CED of 25.1mSv. CT accounted for 84.7 per cent of radiation exposure at thi...
Radiation-proof undies for pregnant women are the latest in lingerie from E
2008-04-28 00:52:00 New Product Underwear that protects pregnant women from radiation emitted by televisions, microwaves and computers is one of the products being launched in Australia by the leading European lingerie company, Anita. Anita?s Anti Raymaternity briefs and singlet (pictured) are made using a state-of-the-art fabric threaded with silver that is scientifically proven to offer protection against electro-magnetic radiation ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Radiation-proof undies for pregnant women are the latest in lingerie from Europe", url: "http://www.australianwomenonli-ne.com/?p=442" });
iPhone Wallpaper: “Radiation Trefoil”
2008-04-20 08:42:00 Today’s iPhone wallpaper is a weathered sign featuring a radiation symbol. I’m a sucker for weathered metal textures, and of course I have a soft spot for the radiation trefoil, probably from growing up in the Reagan-era Cold War when we were all supposed to be blown up by the Soviets any minute. get it here brannonb.livejournal.com
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Drug to block Radiation damage
2008-04-11 18:30:00 A new drug may protect healthy tissue during exposure to radiation. Molecular geneticist Andrei Gudkov and colleagues report in Science this week that they protected mice from the cell-damaging effects of radiation by injecting them with a compound that helps cells resist apoptosis, or self-destruction. Known as CBLB502, this compound switches on a biological mechanism that helps healthy cells survive blasts of radiation.Studies in animals suggest CBLB502 protects healthy cells in the bone marrow and digestive tract against radiation but does not seem to protect tumour cells which remain vulnerable to treatment.Mice and monkeys injected with the drug between 45 minutes and 24 hours before being subjected to normally lethal radiation were more likely to survive or live longer than untreated animals, the researchers found.The researchers found that the drug only worked if injected within an hour prior to exposure to high levels of radiation. It also showed some protective effects if i...
Radiation Detection
2008-04-10 00:09:00 As the RSO (Radiation Safety Officer) of my company I need a digital survey meter that accurately detects small amount of radiation (less than 1 m/r per hour) to determine the annual dose of members to the general public (which in Texas is 100 mrem). I have searched the web and found many digital me
Mobile phone radiation wrecks your sleep - Hot News !
2008-04-08 10:38:00 Mobile phone radiation wrecks your sleep Phone makers own scientists discover that bedtime use can lead to headaches, confusion and depression By Geoffrey Lean, Environment Editor Sunday, 20 January 2008 Radiation from mobile phones delays and reduces sleep, and causes headaches and confusion, according to a new study. The research, sponsored by the mobile phone companies themselves, shows that using the handsets before bed causes people to take longer to reach the deepe...
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Common aquatic animals show resistance to radiation
2008-04-06 21:26:00 Scientists at Harvard University have found that a common class of freshwater invertebrate animals called bdelloid rotifers are extraordinarily resistant to ionizing radiation, surviving and continuing to reproduce after doses of gamma radiation much greater than that tolerated by any other animal species studied to date. Because free radicals such as those generated by radiation have been implicated in inflammation, cancer, and aging in higher organisms, the findings — published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Harvard’s Matthew Meselson and graduate student Eugene Gladyshev — could stimulate new lines of research into these medically important problems. “Bdelloid rotifers are far more resistant to ionizing radiation than any of the hundreds of other animal species for which radiation resistance has been examined,” says Meselson, Thomas Dudley Cabot Professor of the Natural Sciences in Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences. “The...
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Should You be Concerned About the Health Impact of Cell Phone Radiation on
2008-04-06 19:40:00 Few people have not heard the many different rumors, ideas, beliefs, and "news reports" that have indicated that the radiation from cellular phones may be bad for our health. Gossip claiming health issues of all kinds, from brain tumors to birth irregularities and other claims have been related to talking on cell phones, but have you ever asked yourself if any of these stories actually have facts to go with them? If you or someone you love uses a cell phone - especially on a regular basis - then the odds are that the thought has indeed crossed your mind.The reason that so many people have heard and often believe these stories is because of the electromagnetic waves used by regular cell phones that are in the microwave range, as well as the growing number of cell phone towers popping up in residential areas and places where people commonly gather.When it comes to cell phone towers, they have been specifically designed so that the waves occur far above where people are moving about, a...
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Side Effects Of Radiation Treatment For Prostate Cancer
2008-04-02 15:00:00 Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer: ForewarningRadiation therapy, because of its numerous side effects, is seen as the last resort treatment for prostate cancer. That is why the people usually opting for radiation therapy are also those patients who have already gone through and tried all other options, and thus making a relatively safe procedure of radiation therapy having the highest mortality rate.For all its worth, radiation therapy is the least enveloping cancer treatment. That alone speaks of the least complications.The Side Effects of Radiation Therapy on Prostate Cancer are expected. Except the risk of another cancer, it is the same with all other the treatment for prostate cancer: infertility, impotence, bowel and/ or urinary incontinence. Another danger is the damage of the epithelial surface of the skin where the radiation had hit. There is also the collateral radiation damage, this damage of the surrounding tissues where it may hit some vital organs less resilient t...
By: American Cancer
Radiation could rule out Mars mission
2008-03-31 22:54:00 Dangerous levels of radiation in space could bar astronauts from a mission to Mars and limit prolonged activity on the moon, experts now caution.
Great Invention Idea? Kill Bugs Fast with Radiation Gun!
2008-03-31 09:00:00 Gnats, mosquitoes, field mice, ants, and all manner of creepy crawlies are just as interested in your summer activities as you are. In the past, the most effective protection against these tiny critters was to slather yourself with some deet or paraben laden lotion only to find you had traded one set of problems: bug bites, for another: cancer. Well those days of compromise are over thanks to United States patent 6647661. Technorati Tags:
Psa Bounce After Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer: Keeping An Eye On T
2008-03-22 15:47:00 Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is a protein produced by the prostate gland. It is measured in the blood stream and is a useful tool for following men who have been treated for prostate cancer. Does a PSA elevation after radiation treatment, be it a prostate seed implant and/or external beam radiation therapy, always signify disease recurrence?In the past, a PSA elevation after a prostate seed implant or external beam radiation therapy was considered to be a harbinger of a prostate cancer relapse, often prompting expensive tests and invoking a great deal of patient anxiety. Then, when the PSA level climbed to10 ng/ml or greater, men were placed on hormonal therapy. Since the latter is associated with a number of unpleasant side effects, it is desirable to refrain from using hormonal therapy unless necessary. The question then arises: when does an increase in the PSA level not signify that cancer has returned? There is a phenomenon known as a PSA bounce, in which the PSA level jumps ...
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Could Cell Phones be the New Radiation Detector?
2008-03-22 00:00:00 Imagine yourself going about your daily business and all of a sudden the cell phone starts alarming and going all crazy on you at the airport or a baseball game. Yes, cell phones could be the new technology that is used to help detect potential terrorist attacks. Researchers at Purdue ...
Get the PhoneShield Gadget for mobile phones and reduce radiation
2008-03-12 11:28:00 Many people in this world worry about the side affects that mobile phones have on us like for example radiation from daily usage from phones and even computers. Well maybe PhoneShield can help you to stop worrying about such things; many anxieties include worries over mobile phone radiation where side affects can include fatigue and headaches. Radiation ...
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Mobile phone radiation reduction with PhoneShield
2008-03-11 17:29:00 Mobile handset growth is expanding on a daily basis in the UK, and responding to that the PhoneShield has received a new launch. The small PhoneShield is a discreet product which attaches with ease to any mobile handset, and is said to reduce the effects of low-frequency, non-thermal radiation via the usage of quartz crystals. There ...
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Radiation Safe Worlds
2008-03-05 06:36:00 Of the 83 colony worlds that dance and prance around our golden star, only six worlds (excluding our home planet) hold the potential of being future homes, nine if you include Mercury, Pluto and Charon.Despite the fact that future technology could eventually open up all of these worlds for human habitation, only a few of them may attract "the masses" after the first person sets foot upon their dusty soil due to the "evil R word"--radiation.Contrary to the various rumors, taking heavy doses of radiation does not turn one into the Hulk, one of the members of the Fantastic Four or Spider Man via a radioactive spider bite.Radiation, whether cosmic or solar has the potential of seriously roasting you alive, if not turning one into a vegetable.Even though humans can tolerate "various degrees" of radiation, our bodies seem to be quite content with the level of background radiation our species receives on planet Earth, which is about 0.35 REM's (aka Roentgen Equivalent Man) a year.Higher d...
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