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Follow the links below to find information on the effects of radiation, including radioactive fallout and waste, on health.
Updated January 2008
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Laser peripheral iridoplasty for angle-closure
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Angle -closure glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Treatment is aimed at opening the drainage system and lowering the pressure in the eye with medical and/or surgical treatment. Laser peripheral iridoplasty is used in pat...
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Jul 2008
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Fraction size in radiation treatment for breast conservation in early breast cancer
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Using fewer radiation treatments for women with early breast cancer who wish to preserve their breast achieves similar outcomes in breast appearance and survival. In addition, cancer control in the breast appears to be similar. Breast cancer is an impor...
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Jul 2008
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ARPANSA - Beta Particles
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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This page describes the characteristics of beta particles.
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Feb 2008
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ARPANSA - Alpha Particles
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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This page describes the characteristics of alpha particles.
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Feb 2008
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ARPANSA - Health effects of ionising radiation
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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This page is one of a set of pages provided by Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency to inform about radiation basics
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Feb 2008
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X-ray examinations
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Better Health Channel
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An x-ray examination uses a special camera to take two-dimensional pictures of internal body structures. This test is particularly useful in diagnosing conditions or diseases that affect the bones.
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Jan 2008
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ARPANSA - Workshop on Recent Advances in Absorbed Dose Standards
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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The principle focus of the AbsDos 2003 Workshop was on calorimetric absorbed dose standards, but other types of absorbed dose standards and other closely related matters were also discussed. A significant emphasis was given to uncertainty assessments.
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Jan 2008
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Interventions for alopecia areata
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is no good trial evidence that any treatments provide long-term benefit to patients with alopecia areata, alopecia totalis and alopecia universalis....
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Dec 2007
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The Australian Radiation Incident Register (ARIR)
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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Compilation of Incident and Accident Reports to act as a national focus for information on ionizing radiation incidents and accidents
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Oct 2007
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ARPANSA - Radiation and health fact sheets
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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This page lists the publications of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency concerning radiation and health issues.
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Oct 2007
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Laser trabeculoplasty for open angle glaucoma
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Glaucoma is a chronic progressive disease of the optic nerve which, if not treated, leads to visual field decay and blindness at end stages. Intraocular pressure (IOP) decreasing is shown to diminish the progression of the disease, and could be achieved...
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Aug 2007
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Thyroid conditions - Q & A
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Better Health Channel
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A range of questions on thyroid conditions. Our experts provide the answers.
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Jul 2007
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ARPANSA - Radioactivity in domestic smoke alarms
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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The nature of radon, how it gets into homes, whether it is harmful and what can be done about it are discussed.
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Jul 2007
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ARPANSA - Radiation emissions from video display terminals
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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The widespread use of video display terminals has been accompanied by concern about possible adverse health effects associated with the electromagnetic radiation emissions from VDTs. As most VDTs use cathode-ray tube (CRT) technology, the information presented applies to this type of VDT.
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Jun 2007
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Food irradiation
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Better Health Channel
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Food irradiation is a form of food processing that extends shelf life and reduces spoilage of food. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, spices and meats can be exposed to radiation to kill insects, moulds and micro-organisms. There are no detectable levels of radiation left behind in the products.
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Feb 2007
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Laser photocoagulation for neovascular age-related macular degeneration
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Laser photocoagulation was the first treatment introduced to try to halt the progression of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), in which newly formed vessels or choroidal neovascularisation (CNV) grow under the macula leading to the occu...
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Feb 2007
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ARPANSA - Cosmic Radiation Exposure
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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The nature of cosmic radiation, units of measurement, exposure, likelihood and health risks are discussed.
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Oct 2006
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IntraLase? femtosecond laser
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Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
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ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the IntraLase? femtosecond laser.
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Sep 2006
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ARPANSA - Radioactivity in lantern mantles
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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Gas lanterns are a portable light source which burn liquid petroleum gas on a mantle to produce an intense light. Some mantles contain the radioactive element thorium which could present a minimal radiation health hazard. This hazard can be reduced by adopting the basic precautions set out.
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Aug 2006
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