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Radiation is used worldwide to diagnose and treat disease. Over four billion x-rays and CT scans are conducted each year. Around six million cancer patients receive radiotherapy. The IAEA assists countries in the efforts to use the optimal dose of radiation in medicine. Read more →
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched today an online tool for strengthening the safety of workers who risk exposure to ionizing radiation in fields from medicine to industry. Read more →
Interested participants have until June 15 to submit an abstract to present at the IAEA International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine – Achieving Change in Practice, to be held in Vienna, Austria, from 11 to 15 December 2017. Read more →
Unintended and accidental patient exposure to radiation through diagnostic imaging can be significantly reduced by increasing awareness of safe practices, participants at an IAEA meeting heard last week. Read more →
Radiotherapy is one of the main types of cancer treatment but how does it work and is it safe? This photo essay will introduces radiotherapy and guides through the process of external beam radiotherapy. Read more →