Radiographers' engagement in research is important for the development of evidence-based practice radiography; however, radiographers' interest has rarely been reported. This study sought to ascertain opinions about radiography and investigate their involvement activities four Nordic countries.This was conducted Denmark, Finland, Norway Sweden. A study-specific questionnaire developed English adapted each language sample, content face validity adaptations were evaluated. An online tool used...

IntroductionIt has been suggested that the future of diagnostic imaging relies on engagement in research and evidence-based practice. This implies a role transition from clinical radiographer to radiographer-researcher. Clinical radiographers’ stimuli for engaging Nordic countries are unknown. study aimed address this gap.MethodsCross-sectional data collection via an online questionnaire facilitators barriers participation radiography was carried out among 507 radiographers public healthcare...

Based on the theories of Portis and Castner 50 years ago, different continuous-wave measurement procedures for analyzing microwave saturation power dependence inhomogeneously broadened EPR lines were developed. Although these have been refined, they still use only a few selected points curve. A non-linear least-squares procedure microwave-power using all data curve has This provides simple alternative method to obtain magnetic relaxation when more direct pulse-saturation techniques are not...

The aim of this study was to compare mean glandular dose (MGD) in all full-field digital mammography (FFDM) and screen film (SFM) systems used a national screening program. MGD from 31 units (7 FFDM 24 SFM), based on an average 50 women at each unit, representing 12 X-ray models (6 6 SFM) five different manufacturers were calculated. significantly lower for compared with SFM (craniocaudal): 1.19 versus 1.27 mGy, respectively, mediolateral oblique: 1.33 1.45 respectively), but not the...

Abstract Objectives To compare vascular attenuation (VA) of an experimental half iodine-load dual-layer spectral detector CT (SDCT) lower limb computed tomography angiography (CTA) with control (standard conventional 120-kilovolt peak (kVp) CTA). Methods Ethical approval and consent were obtained. In this parallel RCT, CTA examinations randomized into or control. Patients received 0.7 vs 1.4 mL/kg iohexol 350 mgI/mL in the experimental- group. Two virtual monoenergetic image (VMI) series at...

Single crystals of the amino acid α-glycine N−CH2−COO- were X-ray irradiated at 280 K and studied 295 100 using EPR, ENDOR, EIE techniques. Five radicals detected characterized. Two these are well known from previous studies, oxidation product N−ĊH−COO- (radical I) reduction ĊH2−COO- II). It is shown that ENDOR spectra radical I characteristic efficient W1x cross relaxation induced by rapid rotation group. This allows for determination absolute signs hyperfine coupling constants I. The other...

AbstractIntroductionRisk communication related to radiation has become more important during the last decade. Informing patients of benefits, risks, and alternative imaging methods is necessary make informed decisions. The purpose this study was investigate radiographers' knowledge dose risk, their experiences with risk communication.MethodsThis used a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews clinical radiographers. participants were presented three authentic cases describing...

Single crystals of the phosphorylated amino acid L-O-serine phosphate were X-irradiated and studied at 10 K 77 using EPR, ENDOR, EIE techniques. Two radicals, R1(10 K) R1(77 K), detected characterized as two different geometrical conformations protonated reduction product >CH-C(OH)(2). is only observed after irradiation K, upon heating to 40 transforms rapidly irreversibly into K). The transition from strongly increases isotropic hyperfine coupling C-CH(beta) (Delta = 32 MHz) major...

<h2>Abstract</h2><h3>Introduction</h3> Justification is one of the fundamental principles in radiation protection and according to ICRP, justification means that any decision alters exposure situation should do more good than harm. The purpose this study was explore diagnostic radiographers' attitude towards their role justification, assess perceived need for discussions with peers ability reject unjustified referrals during day, evening, night shifts. <h3>Methods</h3> This conducted Norway...

In an increasing demand for human-robot collaboration systems, the need safe robots is crucial. This paper presents a proactive strategy to enable awareness of current risk robot. The based upon map historically occupied space by operator. built on evaluation each pose presented results in eld that can be used evaluate collaborative task. Based this eld, control algorithm constantly reduces within its task constraints was developed. Kinematic redundancy exploited simultaneous performance...

Polycrystalline samples of the barium, monosodium and disodium salts D-glucose-6-phosphate, dipotassium α-D-glucose-1-phosphate, barium D-ribose-5-phosphate, α-DL- β-glycerol phosphate have been X-irradiated at 77 280 K studied using X-band EPR spectroscopy. In salt D-glucose-6-phosphate a phosphoranyl electron gain centre, (RO)˙P(OH)O22–, was observed K, transforming into phosphoryl radicals ˙HPO3– ˙RPO3– elevated temperatures. previous report by Nelson et al. (J. Chem. Soc., Faraday...

The secondary radiation-induced radicals in lithium formate monohydrate were studied using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), nuclear double (ENDOR) and ENDOR-induced EPR (EIE) techniques complemented with periodic density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Single crystals of X irradiated at 77 K room temperature. main present after irradiation are the CO(2)(•-) radical (R1), recently identified protonated electron-gain product, HCOOH(•-) (R2) (Krivokapić et al., Radiat Res 2014:...

Single crystals of l-O-serine phosphate, (HOOC)CH(NH3+)CH2OPO3-H, were X-irradiated at 295 K and studied using EPR, ENDOR, FSE techniques. At this temperature, three carbon-centered radicals identified. Radical I, the deamination product (HOOC)ĊHCH2OPO3-H, is shown to have undergone a major molecular reorientation upon formation. II identified be (HOOC)CH(NH3+)ĊHOPO3-H. This species exhibits nonplanar site for lone electron density. deviation from planarity ascribed electrostatic interaction...

Single crystals of the amino acid analogue hippuric acid, PhCONHCH2COOH, have been X-irradiated at 295 K and studied using X-band EPR, ENDOR, ENDOR-induced EPR (EIE) spectroscopy 130 K. Two different radical species were observed characterized. The dominant is R1, PhCONH-•CH2, supposedly formed by net decarboxylation from a pristine oxidation product. nitrogen hyperfine quadrupolar interactions yield information on electronic structure in valence orbitals. second species, R2, hydrogen...

In single crystals of malonic acid grown from heavy water, the methylene protons have been partially exchanged with deuterons. Upon X irradiation at room temperature, •CD(COOD)2 radical is formed in an amount comparable to •CH(COOD)2 species. present work, EPR and ENDOR analyses α-deuteron hyperfine coupling (hfc) nuclear quadrupolar (nqc) tensors temperature performed. The tensor is, when scaled differences g-factor, almost identical α-proton •CH(COOH)2 temperature. was found be virtually...

Incidental findings on low-dose CT images obtained during hybrid imaging are an increasing phenomenon as technology advances. Understanding the diagnostic value of incidental along with technical limitations is important when reporting image results and recommending follow-up, which may result in additional radiation dose from further increase patient anxiety. This study assessed lesions incidentally detected acquired for attenuation correction two SPECT/CT systems. <b>Methods:</b> An...

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