Whether it be from the sun or naturally encountered substances, we are exposed to radiation
every day. Some items found in the home either are naturally radioactive or have a …

1777 Objectives Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011,
a nuclear accident occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, operated by …

In nuclear medicine, radioisotopes are bound to various compounds (called
radiopharmaceuticals) for use in various diagnostic and therapeutic applications. These …

Several consumer products containing small amounts of incorporated radionuclides are
generally accessible for public use worldwide. However, frequent usage of such goods …

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Washington, DC, 1977, 80 pp.
This report compiles available information on radiation exposure to the general population …

This study aims to promote the correct understanding of radiation to the public. All the
questions asked by participants at forums held in Aomori, where commercial nuclear fuel …

People in their everyday lives are exposed to radiation. Natural radiation is emitted from
space, subsoil, and various materials which contain radioactive materials. Humans are also …

1. Introduction Nuclear facilities, such as nuclear power plants, research reactors, fuel
element fabrication plants, radioactive waste repositories or reprocessing plants, discharge …

1041 Learning Objectives After reviewing this educational exhibit, the reader will be able to:
1. List the number of devices that use radiation for airport security screening in the United …

Objective: To measure the potential radiation dose emitted by patients who have recently
undergone diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, in order to establish optimal radiation …