Introduction: Radiotherapy is the use of ionizing radiation for treatment of diseases, mostly malignant and non-malignant. Its goal is to deliver maximum radiation dose to tumour cells while minimizing dose to the surrounding normal cells. Studies have shown that patients who und...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i2430746
Introduction: Observing radiation protection and safety culture in radiation practices reduce radiation exposure and the probability of radiation risk to workers, patients and the general public. This study assesses the radiation protection and safety practice at the pioneer Nucl...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i830314
Objective: This study was carried out to evaluate occupational dose of personnel, engaged in radiation work without wearing monitoring device, at five diagnostic centres in Abeokuta, Ogun State metropolis, namely, Rainbow, New image, Bethel, Akinolugbade and Abiolad. Materials a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i930233
Introduction: This study assessed the present status of conventional X-Ray machines used for common diagnostic X-Ray examinations in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Total of 112 X-Ray machines from 106 diagnostic centres from six geopolitical zones in Nigeria were considered. Str...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131562