EURAMED’s vision on medical radiation protection (research)

While many areas of radiation protection have formed so-called ‘platforms’ in Europe which provide strategic research agendas for their areas of interest, this did not happen for a long while for medical exposure, which is the application of ionising radiation that causes the greatest man-made exposure, at least in first world countries. Finally, in 2015, a European medical radiation protection strategic research agenda was set up, and a corresponding platform was launched in 2016. This was named ‘EURAMED’ – the European Alliance for Medical Radiation Protection Research. In its strategic research agenda, EURAMED defined its vision for medical radiation protection and the corresponding research needed. Five major topics were identified, ranging from measurements of medical application-related parameters such as exposures and image quality and radiation biology aspects relevant for medical applications to individual optimisation strategies, to optimal use of techniques and harmonisation of practises, and finally to justification of the use of ionising radiation in medicine, all based on sufficient infrastructures for quality assurance. The ultimate goal is to reduce radiation exposure and risk individually for patients and staff by interdisciplinary research between clinicians, physicists, and engineers. Therefore, it is essential that the results are translated into clinical practice.

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Common strategic research agenda for radiation protection in medicine

Insights into Imaging ◽

10.1007/s13244-016-0538-x ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 183-197 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

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Keyword(s):

Radiation Protection ◽

Research Agenda ◽

Strategic Research

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Radiation in Dental Practice: Awareness, Protection and Recommendations

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1289 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 143-148 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

BN Praveen ◽

AR Shubhasini ◽

R Bhanushree ◽

PS Sumsum ◽

CN Sushma

Keyword(s):

Ionizing Radiation ◽

Radiation Protection ◽

Dental Practice ◽

X Rays ◽

Protection Measures ◽

Reduce Radiation Exposure ◽

Set Up ◽

Effects Of Radiation ◽

Harmful Effects ◽

Radiation Exposure To Patients

ABSTRACT Radiation is the transmission of energy through space and matter. There are several forms of radiation, including ionizing and nonionizing. X-rays are the ionizing radiation used extensively in medical and dental practice. Even though they provide useful information and aid in diagnosis, they also have the potential to cause harmful effects. In dentistry, it is mainly used for diagnostic purposes and in a dental set-up usually the practicing dentist exposes, processes and interprets the radiograph. Even though such exposure is less, it is critical to reduce the exposure to the dental personnel and patients in order to prevent the harmful effects of radiation. Several radiation protection measures have been advocated to ameliorate these effects. A survey conducted in the Bengaluru among practicing dentists revealed that radiation protection awareness was very low and the necessary measures taken to reduce the exposure were not adequate. The aim of the article is to review important parameters that must be taken into consideration in the clinical set-up to reduce radiation exposure to patients and dental personnel. How to cite this article Praveen BN, Shubhasini AR, Bhanushree R, Sumsum PS, Sushma CN. Radiation in Dental Practice: Awareness, Protection and Recommendations. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(1):143-148.

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An updated strategic research agenda for the integration of radioecology in the european radiation protection research

Journal of Environmental Radioactivity ◽

10.1016/j.jenvrad.2021.106697 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 106697

Author(s):

Rodolphe Gilbin ◽

Thuro Arnold ◽

Nicholas A. Beresford ◽

Catherine Berthomieu ◽

Justin E. Brown ◽

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Keyword(s):

Radiation Protection ◽

Research Agenda ◽

Strategic Research

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EURADOS STRATEGIC RESEARCH AGENDA: VISION FOR DOSIMETRY OF IONISING RADIATION

Radiation Protection Dosimetry ◽

10.1093/rpd/ncv018 ◽

2015 ◽

pp. ncv018 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

W. Rühm ◽

E. Fantuzzi ◽

R. Harrison ◽

H. Schuhmacher ◽

F. Vanhavere ◽

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Keyword(s):

Research Agenda ◽

Ionising Radiation ◽

Strategic Research

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Metrology for radiation protection: a new European network in the foundation phase

Advances in Geosciences ◽

10.5194/adgeo-57-1-2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Annette Röttger ◽

Attila Veres ◽

Vladimir Sochor ◽

Massimo Pinto ◽

Michal Derlacinski ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Imaging ◽

Ionizing Radiation ◽

Radiation Protection ◽

Activity Concentration ◽

Medical Application ◽

Ionising Radiation ◽

High Dose ◽

Natural Sources ◽

The Mean

Abstract. More than 23 million workers worldwide are occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation and all people in the world are exposed to environmental radiation. The mean exposure, that is the mean annual dose of per person, is dominated by medical applications and exposure to natural sources. Due to recent developments in healthcare, e.g. the increasing application of ionising radiation in medical imaging with relative high doses like CT, and modern high dose applications (for example CT angiography), the exposure due to medical application has risen. Additionally, the changes in living conditions increase the exposure to natural radioactivity also: More living time is spent in buildings or in an urban environment, which causes higher exposure to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) in building materials and higher exposure to radon. The level of radon activity concentration in buildings is far higher than in the environment (outdoor). This effect is often amplified by modern energy-efficient buildings which reduce the air exchange and thus increase the radon indoor activity concentration. In summary both medical application of ionizing radiation and natural sources are responsible for the increase of the mean annual exposure of the population. The accurate measurement of radiation dose is key to ensuring safety but there are two challenges to be faced: First, new standards and reference fields are needed due to the rapid developments in medical imaging, radiotherapy and industrial applications. Second, direct communication channels are needed to ensure that information on best practice in measurements reaches effectively and quickly the people concerned. It is therefore necessary to allow for an international exchange of information on identified problems and solutions. Consequently, a European Metrology Network (EMN) for radiation protection under the roof of EURAMET is in the foundation phase. This network EMN for Radiation Protection is being prepared by the project EMPIR 19NET03 supportBSS. The project aims to prepare this EMN by addressing this issue through the identification of stakeholder research needs and by implementing a long-term ongoing dialogue between stakeholders and the metrology community. The EMN will serve as a unique point of contact to address all metrological needs related to radiation protection and it will relate to all environmental processes where ionising radiation and radionuclides are involved. A Strategic Research Agenda and two roadmaps are in development, covering the metrology needs of both the Euratom Treaty and the EU Council Directive 2013/59/EURATOM pinning down the basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionizing radiation. Furthermore, long-term knowledge sharing, and capacity building will be supported and a proposal for a sustainable joint European metrology infrastructure is under way. This will significantly strengthen the radiation protection metrology and support radiation protection measures. The final goal of the network project is a harmonised, sustainable, coordinated and smartly specialised infrastructure to underpin the current and future needs expressed in the European regulations for radiation protection.

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Een Duits netwerk bij de voorbereiding van de Militärverwaltung in België (1939-1940)

WT. Tijdschrift over de geschiedenis van de Vlaamse beweging ◽

10.21825/wt.v69i4.12342 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 69 (4) ◽

pp. 289-305

Author(s):

Etienne Verhoeyen

Keyword(s):

Study Groups ◽

Study Group ◽

Student Group ◽

German Army ◽

The Future ◽

French Speaking ◽

The Government ◽

Set Up ◽

First World ◽

Preparatory Work

Nadat Hitler in oktober 1939 beslist had een aanval in het Westen te ondernemen, werden in Keulen twee studiegroepen opgericht, die het toekomstig bezettingsregime van België en Nederland moesten voorbereiden. Er was een studiecommissie die geleid werd door de toekomstige leider van het Duits Militair Bestuur in België, Regierungspräsident Reeder, en daarnaast bestond een geheime studiegroep die de Sondergruppe Student werd genoemd. Deze bijdrage belicht het voorbereidend werk van de leden van deze studiegroep op het gebied van handel, industrie, recht, Volkstum en cultuur in België. De groep legde een grote belangstelling voor de Flamenfrage aan de dag en trok daarbij lessen uit de ervaringen met de bezetting van België tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog. Ofschoon er van diverse zijden in Duitsland werd op aangestuurd, hebben zowel de 'commissie Reeder' als de Sondergruppe de wederinvoering van de bestuurlijke scheiding van het Vlaams en Franstalig landsgedeelte, één van de 'verworvenheden' van het Vlaams activisme uit 1914-18, beslist afgewezen. De bijdrage laat ook de tegenstellingen zien die in Duitsland bestonden op het gebied van de beïnvloeding (ten voordele van Duitsland) in de te bezetten gebieden. ________ A German network in the preparation of the Militärverwaltung (Army administration) in Belgium (1939-1940)After Hitler had decided in October 1939 to carry out an attack on the West, two study groups were set up in Cologne in order to prepare the future occupational regime of Belgium and the Netherlands. The future leader of the German Army Administration in Belgium, President of the Government Reeder chaired the study group, and in addition there was a secret study group called the Sondergruppe Student (Special Student Group).This contribution illuminates the preparatory work of the members of this study group in the area of trade, industry, law, Volkstum (nationality) and culture in Belgium. The group demonstrated a lot of interest in the Flamenfrage (Flemish question) and in doing so drew lessons from the experience of the occupation of Belgium during the First World War.Although people from various quarters in Germany aimed for the reintroduction of the governmental separation between the Flemish and French speaking parts of the country, one of the 'achievements' of Flemish activism from the period of 1914-1918, both the 'Reeder committee' and the 'Sondergruppe' definitely dismissed it. This contribution also demonstrates the contradictions present in Germany in the area of influencing the territories to be occupied (in favour of Germany).

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