Jacques Blanchette, Louis Renaud, Farah Nasser, Yvan Dutil
{"title":"A curious case: a criminal exposure to X-rays.","authors":"Jacques Blanchette, Louis Renaud, Farah Nasser, Yvan Dutil","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf025","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In 1989, following a workplace conflict, a worker activated an industrial radiography generator exposing a colleague to a significant amount of ionizing radiation. To our knowledge, this is the only documented case where an X-ray machine was used to commit a criminal act. Since the incident, 35 years have passed. Using the scientific information gathered at the time, we have attempted to create the clearest possible picture of this event. Although scientific knowledge has advanced since then, the overall assessment remains unchanged. An important lesson to be drawn from this crime is the significance of taking early actions to identify the level of exposure and ensure timely intervention to minimize the consequences for the victim. Another takeaway from this event is the numerous challenges the worker faced in having his situation acknowledged by both law enforcement authorities and various government agencies, given the unique nature of the incident.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"399-411"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143743474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of changes to International Commission on Radiological Protection models on occupational thorium ore dust intake.","authors":"Gregory S Hewson, Martin I Ralph, Marcus Cattani","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf031","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Workers involved in mining and processing naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORMs) are potentially exposed to dust containing alpha particle emitters. The objective of this study is to summarize the key impacts of the latest International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) biokinetic model for thorium ore dust intake and to identify model parameters that require further investigation. The dosimetric significance of thorium ore dust exposure has varied widely over time owing to progressive changes in the inhalation dose coefficients. These changes had a significant influence on radiation protection practices in the Western Australian mineral sand industry, including research initiatives and implementation of control measures. Estimated doses to workers exposed to NORM dust have increased because of the most recent ICRP recommendations. Consequently, we highlight the need for future research, especially in relation to appropriate model input parameters specific to the NORM exposure situation and potential studies investigating the health status of past long-term workers.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"420-431"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12012373/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143773277","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Simulations of the radiological consequences from accidents involving the transport of diagnostic radionuclides.","authors":"Sergio Biancotto, Marco D'Arienzo","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf029","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The transportation of radioactive material is often dedicated at delivering medical radionuclides from production facilities to hospitals and clinics. HotSpot simulations are conducted to assess the radiological impact of hypothetical road transport accidents followed by fires, involving alternatively 18F, 99Mo, 123I, or 201Tl, each at International Atomic Energy Agency transport regulation A2 activity level. The impact of burning fuel quantity, wind speed, atmospheric stability, and nuclide solubility is analysed. The findings indicate that the total effective dose (TED) increases if the burning fuel quantity decreases; the wind speed increases; the atmospheric stability decreases. Radionuclide solubility may have contrasting effects on TED, depending on the chemical element. Under the most unfavorable conditions, the calculated TED (in Sv) is equal to 6.52 × 10-7 (18F), 7.34 × 10-8 (99Mo), 2.36 × 10-6 (123I), and 6.27 × 10-6 (201Tl). Finally, the TED is calculated for several diagnostic nuclides applying the worst-case scenario.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"412-419"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143754009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characteristics of 7Be and 210Pb behavior in the atmosphere over Osaka, Japan, as well as the size distributions of the chemical compositions of aerosols attached by 7Be and 210Pb.","authors":"Kanyanan Kosinarkaranun, Chonlada Pitakchaianan, Pantiwa Kumsut, Ryuta Hazama, Tatsuhide Hamasaki, Anawat Rittirong, Hisakazu Muramatsu, Pannipa Noithong","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncaf033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Air pollution, particularly particulate matter 2.5, is a significant environmental concern in Southeast Asia, with adverse effects on human health. Major sources include vehicular emissions, industrial activities, agricultural burning, and transboundary haze. 7Be and 210Pb are tracers for studying aerosol behavior. Aerosol samples were collected using a high-volume air sampler, cascade impactor, and rainwater from the rooftop of Building No.16 (34.71° N, 135.64° E) at Osaka Sangyo University. Results showed that 7Be and 210Pb-carrying aerosols were mainly attached to aerosols smaller than 2 μm, peaking at 0.33-0.55 μm. This study reports the world's first simultaneous measurement of the activity size distribution of 7Be and 210Pb-carrying aerosols across the entire aerosol particle size range, including the smallest sizes. A strong correlation between 7Be and SO42- concentration and between 210Pb and SO42- concentration in summer 2020 suggests SO42-as their carrier. These findings improve understanding of atmospheric transport models and support air pollution mitigation strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143992959","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eric O Asare, Francis Otoo, David O Kpeglo, Oscar K Adukpo
{"title":"Soil-to-rice transfer factors of naturally occurring radionuclides in the Afram Plains, Ghana, and their potential radiological risks.","authors":"Eric O Asare, Francis Otoo, David O Kpeglo, Oscar K Adukpo","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncaf041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigated the transfer of soil-based natural radionuclides from soil to rice in the Afram Plains and the potential radiological health risk to consumers. Gamma spectrometry was employed to measure activity concentrations of radionuclides in soil and rice samples. Transfer factors (TFs) estimated from the concentrations of U-238, Th-232, and K-40 were above the International Atomic Energy Agency values for TFs. Annual effective dose and excess lifetime cancer risk from rice consumption were below UNSCEAR and global average permissible levels, indicating minimal radiological risk. However, the study recommended strategies to reduce activities that could increase radionuclide concentrations in the future to reduce the potential health risks associated with rice consumption in the study area.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144064380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marcus Oliveira, Marcus Navarro, Eliana Costa, Djeimis Kremer, Regina Pinheiro, Vanessa Freitas, Igor Modesto, Eric Macedo, Jeovana Ferreira, Daniele Andrade, Lauro Damasceno, Enoque Joseneas
{"title":"Healthcare regulatory body: potential risk assessment in mammography facilities.","authors":"Marcus Oliveira, Marcus Navarro, Eliana Costa, Djeimis Kremer, Regina Pinheiro, Vanessa Freitas, Igor Modesto, Eric Macedo, Jeovana Ferreira, Daniele Andrade, Lauro Damasceno, Enoque Joseneas","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf028","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presented the role of regulatory bodies in promoting patient safety and benefits within mammography facilities. The model of potential risk assessment method was applied over 4 yrs (2019-2023). An instrument based on national and state mammography normative objective inspection script was created to harmonize the regulatory actions. The study recorded average glandular dose (AGD) over 4 y, with data categorized by mammography unit manufacturer and model. According to the mammographic manufacturer and model, the AGD ranged from 1.03 to 5 mGy. The inspection results related to the risk potential assessment; the onsite inspection resulted in 29 mammography services as acceptable, 12 as unacceptable, and 14 as tolerable. The potential risk assessment strategy implemented provided a robust regulatory framework and reflected a positive impact on patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"378-385"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143731425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G W Mlay, M I Kaniu, L W Njenga, K D Njoroge, M J Gatari, K K Kilel, I J Lugendo
{"title":"Assessment of natural radioactivity and radiation risks in soil near the Manyoni uranium deposit, Tanzania.","authors":"G W Mlay, M I Kaniu, L W Njenga, K D Njoroge, M J Gatari, K K Kilel, I J Lugendo","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf021","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study reports on natural radioactivity levels and radiation risk estimates from soil samples collected in five villages near the Manyoni Uranium Deposit in central Tanzania. The mean activity concentrations of 40K, 232Th, and 238U were 207 Bq kg-1, 78 Bq kg-1, and 302 Bq kg-1, respectively. While 40K levels were below the world average, the levels of 232Th and 238U were more than 1.7 and 9.2 times higher than world average values. The average absorbed dose rate for the area was 196 nSv h-1. Annual effective dose estimate values for outdoor and indoor exposure were 0.24 mSv and 0.96 mSv, respectively, exceeding global averages by 3.4 and 2.3 times. Based on the average external hazard index (Hex = 1.19) and excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR = 0.46%), there is a potential risk of radiological effects from radiation exposure, with Mwanzi Village identified as a high background radiation area.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"351-360"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11977111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143700838","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of shielding materials against galactic cosmic rays for protecting astronauts.","authors":"Xiaoyu Li, Yutao He, Huanyu Han, Zhi Chen","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf022","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Exposure to Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR) presents significant health risks to astronauts during long-duration deep space missions. Although existing studies have examined dose and particle energy spectra under GCR exposure scenarios, there is still a lack of studies covering various shielding quantities, especially regarding the self-shielding transmission characteristics of the human body. In this study, we used Monte Carlo simulations with the PHITS codes, coupled with the ICRP male reference phantom, to evaluate the performance of shielding materials against GCR. We comprehensively analyzed several physical quantities, including organ dose equivalent, absorbed dose, effective dose equivalent, and the flux and dose of secondary particles. Our findings analyzed the body's self-shielding effect and proton dose buildup effect. This study provides systematic data that offers valuable insights into astronaut safety during deep space exploration.</p>","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"361-377"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143700846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Favorite pastime but leading nowhere.","authors":"Yigal Horowitz","doi":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf020","DOIUrl":"10.1093/rpd/ncaf020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":20795,"journal":{"name":"Radiation protection dosimetry","volume":" ","pages":"321"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143664389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"环境科学与生态学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}