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View article: Association between cumulative radiation dose and haematological parameters among Korean radiation workers: a retrospective cohort study
Association between cumulative radiation dose and haematological parameters among Korean radiation workers: a retrospective cohort study Open
Objective To evaluate the association between cumulative radiation dose and haematological parameters among radiation workers and compare the prevalences of abnormalities in blood counts with those in the general population. Design Retrosp…
View article: Risk of incident stroke and heart disease subtypes in a nationwide cohort of Korean radiation workers
Risk of incident stroke and heart disease subtypes in a nationwide cohort of Korean radiation workers Open
OBJECTIVE: Previous studies have explored the association between low-dose radiation and circulatory diseases, but few have focused on stroke and heart disease subtypes. This study aimed to investigate subtype-specific risks among Korean r…
View article: Incidence of metabolic syndrome among radiation workers exposed to low dose radiation: a national cohort study in Korea
Incidence of metabolic syndrome among radiation workers exposed to low dose radiation: a national cohort study in Korea Open
Overall, low MetS risk was observed among radiation workers. However, outdoor field workers frequently exposed to elevated levels of radiation should minimize high-risk behaviors-such as smoking and alcohol consumption, known risk factors …
View article: Incidence of solid cancers among residents near nuclear facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Incidence of solid cancers among residents near nuclear facilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Current scientific evidence regarding the incidence of solid cancers in populations living near nuclear facilities is insufficient to draw definitive conclusions. Nonetheless, the wide range of heterogeneity among studies highlights the ne…
View article: National System of Medical Preparedness and Response to Radiation Emergencies in Korea: Current Status and Sustainable Development
National System of Medical Preparedness and Response to Radiation Emergencies in Korea: Current Status and Sustainable Development Open
Objectives This article provides an overview of Korea’s National Radiological Emergency Medical System, which coordinates medical responses to radiological emergencies through specialized infrastructure, training, and research. Methods The…
View article: Personal Dosimeters Worn by Radiation Workers in Korea: Actual Condition and Consideration of Their Proper Application for Radiation Protection
Personal Dosimeters Worn by Radiation Workers in Korea: Actual Condition and Consideration of Their Proper Application for Radiation Protection Open
Background: Assessment of the radiation doses to which workers are exposed can differ depending on the placement of dosimeters on the body. In addition, it is affected by whether the placement is under or over a shielding apron. This study…
View article: Cancer risk from occupational cosmic radiation exposure in flight attendants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Cancer risk from occupational cosmic radiation exposure in flight attendants: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Cosmic radiation is an occupational risk factor for flight attendants (consisting of pilots and cabin crew), and recent studies of flight attendants have reported risk for several individual cancer types. However, the f…
View article: Piezoresistive properties of strain-hardening cement composite with liquid-type multi-walled carbon nanotubes dispersed by ultrasonicator
Piezoresistive properties of strain-hardening cement composite with liquid-type multi-walled carbon nanotubes dispersed by ultrasonicator Open
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are a new type of nanomaterial with superior performance. They are frequently used in cement matrices to increase electrical conductivity and as a sensor for monitoring the health of building structur…
View article: Electrical Properties of Strain-Hardening Cement Composite (SHCC) with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Exposed to High temperature up to 900 °C
Electrical Properties of Strain-Hardening Cement Composite (SHCC) with Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Exposed to High temperature up to 900 °C Open
Cement-based sensors mixed with carbon nanotube (CNTs) for structural health monitoring were studied to detect changes in electrical resistance under the influence of temperature, pressure, and mass. Strain-hardening concrete composite mix…
View article: Data from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research
Data from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research Open
Background: Both shorter and longer telomeres in peripheral blood leukocyte (PBL) DNA have been associated with cancer risk. However, associations remain inconsistent across studies of the same cancer type. This study compares DNA preparat…
View article: Supplementary Tables 1 through 3 from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research
Supplementary Tables 1 through 3 from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research Open
PDF - 112KB, Supplemental Table 1: Cancer-Telomere length association studies. Supplemental Table 2: Validation Set: Differences in Peripheral Blood RTL by DNA Extraction Method (Southern Blots). Supplemental Table 3: Fixed Effects and Var…
View article: Data from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research
Data from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research Open
Background: Both shorter and longer telomeres in peripheral blood leukocyte (PBL) DNA have been associated with cancer risk. However, associations remain inconsistent across studies of the same cancer type. This study compares DNA preparat…
View article: Supplementary Tables 1 through 3 from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research
Supplementary Tables 1 through 3 from Telomere Length Varies By DNA Extraction Method: Implications for Epidemiologic Research Open
PDF - 112KB, Supplemental Table 1: Cancer-Telomere length association studies. Supplemental Table 2: Validation Set: Differences in Peripheral Blood RTL by DNA Extraction Method (Southern Blots). Supplemental Table 3: Fixed Effects and Var…
View article: Increased Screening Rates for Thyroid Cancer Among Residents Living Near Nuclear Power Plants
Increased Screening Rates for Thyroid Cancer Among Residents Living Near Nuclear Power Plants Open
Frequent screening for thyroid cancer has been suggested as a probable explanation for the observed high risk of thyroid cancer in nuclear power plant (NPP) areas. We aimed to compare thyroid cancer screening rates of residents living near…
View article: LARisk: An R package for lifetime attributable risk from radiation exposure
LARisk: An R package for lifetime attributable risk from radiation exposure Open
The lifetime radiation associated risk of cancer incidence has been of interest at least seventy years after atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Since most of radiation epidemiological studies are retrospective, it is import…
View article: Radiation-Activated PI3K/AKT Pathway Promotes the Induction of Cancer Stem-Like Cells via the Upregulation of SOX2 in Colorectal Cancer
Radiation-Activated PI3K/AKT Pathway Promotes the Induction of Cancer Stem-Like Cells via the Upregulation of SOX2 in Colorectal Cancer Open
The current treatment strategy for patients with aggressive colorectal cancer has been hampered by resistance to radiotherapy and chemotherapy due to the existence of cancer stem-like cells (CSCs). Recent studies have shown that SOX2 expre…
View article: Organ-Specific Effects of Low Dose Radiation Exposure: A Comprehensive Review
Organ-Specific Effects of Low Dose Radiation Exposure: A Comprehensive Review Open
Ionizing radiation (IR) is a high-energy radiation whose biological effects depend on the irradiation doses. Low-dose radiation (LDR) is delivered during medical diagnoses or by an exposure to radioactive elements and has been linked to th…
View article: Rogue cell-like chromosomal aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes of interventional radiologists: A case study
Rogue cell-like chromosomal aberrations in peripheral blood lymphocytes of interventional radiologists: A case study Open
We report two cases of interventional radiologists who had been exposed to radiation while performing fluoroscopically-guided interventional procedures (FGIPs), mainly transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, percutaneous catheter drainag…
View article: A Cohort Study of Korean Radiation Workers: Baseline Characteristics of Participants
A Cohort Study of Korean Radiation Workers: Baseline Characteristics of Participants Open
The Korean Radiation Worker Study investigated the health effects of protracted low-dose radiation among nuclear-related occupations in the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission in Korea. From 2016–2017, 20,608 workers were enrolled (86.5…
View article: Assessment of working environment and personal dosimeter-wearing compliance of industrial radiographers based on chromosome aberration frequencies
Assessment of working environment and personal dosimeter-wearing compliance of industrial radiographers based on chromosome aberration frequencies Open
Industrial radiographers are exposed to relatively higher doses of radiation than other radiation-exposed workers in South Korea. The objective of our study was to investigate the impact of specific occupational conditions on chromosome ab…
View article: Follicular lymphoma patients with KIR2DL2 and KIR3DL1 and their ligands (HLA-C1 and HLA-Bw4) show improved outcome when receiving rituximab
Follicular lymphoma patients with KIR2DL2 and KIR3DL1 and their ligands (HLA-C1 and HLA-Bw4) show improved outcome when receiving rituximab Open
The data presented here indicate that a subset of FL patients, identified by certain KIRs/KIR-ligands, have improved outcome and may benefit from additional rituximab treatment. Taken together, this suggests that the efficacy of tumor-reac…
View article: Health effects of exposure to radon: implications of the radon bed mattress incident in Korea
Health effects of exposure to radon: implications of the radon bed mattress incident in Korea Open
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive material formed by the slow decay of uranium and thorium found in the earth’s crust or construction materials. Internal exposure to radon accounts for about half of the natural background radiatio…