A5088580753- Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Radioactivity and Radon Measurements
- Noise Effects and Management
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Radioactive contamination and transfer
- Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Risk Perception and Management
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Antenna Design and Analysis
- RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
- Human Rights and Development
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Risk and Safety Analysis
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies
- Microwave Engineering and Waveguides
- Human Health and Disease
- Nuclear materials and radiation effects
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Cancer Mechanisms and Therapy
- Academic Research in Diverse Fields
World Health Organization
2009-2024
Université Paris Cité
2020
University Hospital Heidelberg
2020
American University of Beirut
2020
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College
2020
Oregon Health & Science University
2020
Heidelberg University
2020
World Health Organization - Pakistan
2009-2014
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2012
Zimmer Biomet (Germany)
2012
The World Health Organization (WHO) undertook the development of a rapid guide on use chest imaging in diagnosis and management coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). was developed over 2 months by using standard WHO processes, except for "rapid reviews" online meetings panel. evidence review supplemented survey stakeholders regarding their views acceptability, feasibility, impact equity, resource relevant modalities (chest radiography, CT, lung US). guideline group had broad expertise country...
In today's world, technologic developments bring social and economic benefits to large sections of society; however, the health consequences these can be difficult predict manage. With rapid advances in electromagnetic field (EMF) technologies communications, children are increasingly exposed EMFs at earlier ages. Consistent epidemiologic evidence an association between childhood leukemia exposure extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields has led their classification by International...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published a new research agenda for radiofrequency fields. document lists high priority and other needs health effects research, subdivided into epidemiology, human studies, animal cellular studies mechanisms, social science research. Bioelectromagnetics 32:417–421, 2011. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Annette Pruss-Ustun and colleagues consider the role of air pollution other environmental risks in non-communicable diseases actions to reduce them
The Global Solar UV Index was developed as an easy-to-understand measure of the amount biologically-effective ambient solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at different locations on earth's surface. Over past few years, questions have been raised about global applicability Index, evidence base for exposure risk thresholds and related protective measures, whether overall impact could be improved with modifications. An international workshop organized by several organizations, including World...
Exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) (frequencies of 100 kHz 300 GHz) has been steadily increasing. In addition heat-related effects RF EMF, other yet-unspecified biological effects, might exist which could possibly lead health effects. Given the large number endpoints that have studied, we wanted prioritize those would merit systematic reviews. We developed a survey listing all reported in literature and asked EMF experts researchers these for review as critical,...
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour (ILO) are developing joint estimates of work-related burden disease injury (WHO/ILO Joint Estimates). For this, systematic reviews studies estimating prevalence exposure to selected occupational risk factors will be conducted provide input data for estimations number exposed workers. A critical part review methods is assess bias (RoB) individual studies. In this article, we present describe development such a tool, called Risk...
Petrol attendants are exposed to petrol volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which may have genotoxic and carcinogenic effects. The single-cell gel electrophoresis assay (comet assay) is a method highly sensitive DNA damage induced by environmental occupational exposure mutagenic agents. aim of this study was evaluate the level VOCs also determine their effect on repair in lymphocytes African attendants. group consisted 20 subjects, randomly selected from three stations. A control unexposed...
<h3>Importance</h3> UV radiation emissions from indoor tanning devices are carcinogenic. Regulatory actions may be associated with reduced exposure of at a population level. <h3>Objective</h3> To estimate the long-term health and economic consequences banning or prohibiting their use by minors only in North America Europe compared ongoing current levels use. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This analysis modeled data for individuals 12 to 35 years old Europe, who commonly engage...
The adequacy of the UV Index (UVI), a simple measure ambient solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, has been questioned on basis recent scientific data importance vitamin D for human health, mutagenic capacity radiation in UVA wavelength, and limitations behavioral impact UVI as public awareness tool. A working group convened by ICNIRP WHO met to assess whether modifications were warranted discuss ways improving its effectiveness guide healthy sun-protective behavior. greater than 3 was confirmed...
We present here a methodology for health risk assessment adopted by the World Health Organization that provides framework estimating risks from Fukushima nuclear accident after March 11, 2011 Japanese major earthquake and tsunami. Substantial attention has been given to possible associated with human exposure radiation damaged reactors at Daiichi power station. Cumulative doses were estimated applied each post-accident year of life, based on reference level during first earthquake. A...
We present the design of single and multiple beam circularly polarized (CP) substrate lens antennas for wireless applications at 30 GHz. Circular polarization high directivity are desirable features as they can effectively reduce multipath effects maintain a proper link margin. In addition, be utilized either space division access (SDMA) or incorporating "smart" antenna features. The approach taken is to use an aperture coupled patch feed in combination with low-cost plastic materials making...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has responded to the 2011 East-Japan earthquake and tsunami through three levels of its decentralised structure. It provided public health advice regarding a number issues relating protective measures, potassium iodide use, as well safety food drinking water, mental health, travel, tourism, trade. WHO is currently developing an initial risk assessment linked preliminary evaluation radiation exposure around world from Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident....
This study aims to describe current risk management practices and policies across the world in relation personal exposures from devices emitting radiofrequency fields, environmental fixed installations work environment. Data 86 countries representing all WHO regions were collected through a survey. The majority of (76.8 %) had set exposure limits for mobile devices, almost (90.7 public 76.5 % specified personnel occupational settings. A number other been implemented at national level,...
A coherent and overarching framework for health protection from non-ionising radiation (NIR) does not currently exist. Instead, many governments maintain different compliance needs targeting only some NIR exposure situations. An international developed by the World Health Organization would promote a globally consistent approach of people NIR. Designed based on decades practical experience provides guidance establishing clear national safety objectives how they should be achieved. It...
This article presents the development, advancements, challenges and achievements of “Optimization Protection in Pediatric Interventional Radiology Latin America Caribbean” (OPRIPALC) program. international initiative is led by World Health Organization, Pan American Organization International Atomic Energy Agency. The main objectives OPRIPALC are to foster a culture radiological protection pediatric interventions, enhance these procedures’ quality, define optimization strategies such as use...