Published June, 2008
By IAEA
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Describes model based compartmental analysis of stable isotope data to estimate vitamin A body stores in humans. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a public health problem in most developing countries; it is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness and is associated with increased susceptibility to infection and risk of mortality.

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Published June, 2008
By IAEA
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The objective of a comprehensive clinical audit is to review and evaluate the quality of all components of the practice of radiotherapy at a cancer centre, with a view to quality improvement. These guidelines provide an audit methodology for multidisciplinary expert teams to initiate, perform and report on such audits.

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Published December, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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This code of practice covers diverse dosimetric situations corresponding to the range of examinations found clinically, and includes guidance on dosimetry for general radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, computed tomography and dental radiography. The material is presented in a practical way with guidance worksheets and examples of calculations.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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Focuses on irradiation for patients with metastatic bone pain. This publication is a guide for specialists in clinical oncology and should help to improve the clinical management of metastatic bone pain patients treated with radiotherapy and radionuclide therapy.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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Describes the audit technique for medical physics aspects of the operation of radiotherapy hospitals with the purpose of helping to identify and rectify problems in the area of radiotherapy physics. The publication includes the follow-up of inconsistent results detected with the thermoluminescent dosimetry postal service.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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Outlines the uses of polymerase chain reaction in the detection of trypanosomes. Working protocols for the use of specific probes are determined; handling and extraction of samples are optimized and the use of universal primers for the detection of all trypanosomes are examined, all with promising results where validation criteria are addressed.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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This publication was produced under an IAEA Technical Cooperation Project. It details the results obtained by project counterparts from surveys taken and experiments performed in monitoring the reproductive performance of cattle and the application of artificial insemination in the counterparts' respective countries.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency, EURADOS and IAEA
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The IAEA organised an intercomparison, using test criteria from two international standards. Additionally, simulated workplace fields were used for testing the active personal dosimeter reactions to pulsed X ray fields and mixed gamma/X ray fields. This is the first time that results of such a comparison have been published.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
Publisher: IAEA
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This publication was produced as part of an IAEA Technical Cooperation Project. It details the results obtained by project counterparts from surveys taken and experiments performed in monitoring the reproductive performance of cattle and the application of artificial insemination in the counterparts' respective countries.

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Published June, 2007
By International Atomic Energy Agency and IAEA
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Provides practical guidance on establishing a system of notification and authorization for the regulatory control over the use of radiation sources, including the provision for granting exemptions from regulatory requirements. This publication also provides examples of the notification and authorization procedures.

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