Medical applications of ionizing radiation and radiation protection for European patients, population and environment

Medical applications of ionising radiation (IR) represent a key component of the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, guaranteeing efficient health care. The use of IR in medicine, the largest source of general population radiation exposure, is potentially associated with increased risk of canc...

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Main Authors: Thierry-Chef Isabelle, Cardis Elisabeth, Damilakis John, Frija Guy, Hierath Monika, Hoeschen Christoph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2022-01-01
Series:EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies
Online Access:https://www.epj-n.org/articles/epjn/full_html/2022/01/epjn220013/epjn220013.html