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2. Radiation protection - Wikipedia

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   Radiation protection, also known as radiological protection, is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "The protection of people from harmful effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, and the means for achieving this". [1] Exposure can be from a source of radiation external to the human body or due to internal irradiation ...

3. Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968 - Wikipedia

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   Electronic Product Radiation Control Program (a) The Secretary shall establish and carry out an electronic product radiation control program designed to protect the public health and safety from electronic product radiation. As a part of such program, Secretary shall — (1) Develop and administer performance standards for electronic products

4. Radiation portal monitor - Wikipedia

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   Radiation Portal Monitors ( RPM s) are passive radiation detection devices used for the screening of individuals, vehicles, cargo or other vectors for detection of illicit sources such as at borders or secure facilities. Fear of terrorist attacks with radiological weapons spurred RPM deployment for cargo scanning since 9/11, particularly in the ...

5. Radiation Therapy: Purpose, Risks, Procedure, and More

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   Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high-energy waves to damage or destroy cancer cells. The waves stop cancer cells from growing and making more cancer cells by affecting the DNA ...

6. What Is Radiation Oncology: See How it Works - WebMD

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   Types of Cancer It Treats. External beam radiation therapy can treat many cancers, including breast, colorectal, esophageal, head, neck, lung, and prostate cancer.. Brachytherapy is used for some ...

7. Cancer Radiation Therapy: How It Works and The Types - WebMD

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   The two main types of radiation therapy for cancer are: External beam radiation therapy. A large machine aims radiation beams from outside your body to a cancer tumor from many angles. It can ...