Here we present an interesting review on DNA damage and its role in vascular aging. Specific attention should be paid to the discussion on occupational exposure in fluoroscopy, as this result is unnecessary with the wide array of radiation protection solutions that are available. The...
Here we take a look at TCT-198 Final Results of the IC-CATARACT (CATaracts Attributed to Radiation in the CaTh Lab) Study: Lens Changes Associated With Radiation in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. See the article here. Wear your leaded glasses. Lean back when you put your foot on...
Here is an insightful study that brings up questions about how the upward trend in obesity in the general population may adversely affect physician health. Specifically during coronary angiography procedures, elevated patient BMI was associated with considerably increased radiation dose exposure for physicians. More mass =...
Six out of seven citations on disposable drapes from ICRP Publication 139: Occupational Radiological Protection are studies on RADPAD®. The proof is in the pudding. "Lightweight disposable lead-free drapes or pads containing tungsten/antimony or bismuth can be placed outside the field of the primary beam to...
