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How to use the ultraviolet radiation index charts | ARPANSA
The ultraviolet (UV) radiation monitoring network was upgraded in 2017 to produce a more robust and flexible network, with the capability to be expanded to more locations in the future
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Ultraviolet radiation monitoring | ARPANSA
We maintain a network of solar ultraviolet (UV) detectors in major Australian cities and in the Australian Antarctic territories
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Ultraviolet radiation | ARPANSA
Solar UV radiation is the single most significant source of UV radiation and can reach a person on the ground from three sources, directly from the sun, scattered from the open sky and reflected from the environment
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Ultraviolet radiation index | ARPANSA
We have a network of ultraviolet radiation (UV) detectors in cities around Australia
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Radiation Oncologists - Targeting Cancer
Radiation Oncologists are medical specialist doctors that work closely with Radiation Therapists and Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists.
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Ultraviolet radiation dose | ARPANSA
The intensity of the sun's UV radiation that you are exposed to, and the length of time you are exposed for, together determine the UV dose that you receive on any day
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Radiation Therapist - Targeting Cancer
Radiation therapists are the people patients see on a daily basis who deliver the radiation treatment.
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Radiation Therapy Treatment - Targeting Cancer
There are different types of radiation therapy including external beam radiation therapy or brachytherapy. Find out more here.
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Ultraviolet radiation hazard assessments | ARPANSA
Do you have a concern about how much exposure there may be from the sun or an artificial ultraviolet radiation (UVR) source? Sources of UVR hazards The sun is the greatest UVR hazard for people in Australia but there are also many industrial processes and situations where people can be exposed to high levels of UVR from artificial sources
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Exposure from ultraviolet radiation frequently asked questions | ARPANSA
A series of questions and answers about ultraviolet radiation, including from the sun, and how you can protect yourself from their harmful effects
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Radiation Therapy Resources for Health Professionals - Targeting Cancer
The incidence of cancer is rising and co-ordination of care is essential. This page provides information on radiation therapy for health professionals.
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Sun protection | ARPANSA
Advice on reducing health effects associated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure from the sun Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with two out of three Australians developing some form of skin cancer during their lifetime
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Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): Is it on Your Radar? | Ausmed
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer but the least serious. It is triggered by DNA mutation (caused by UV radiation, usually from the sun) to the block-like basal cells located in the lower layer of the epidermis, which causes the cells to grow and change abnormally.
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Management of Burn and Scald Injuries in Adults | Ausmed
A burn is an injury wherein the skin tissue or eye is partially or completely damaged by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, gas, friction, bitumen or radiation. A scald is a burn injury caused by a wet agent such as hot water or steam Burns and scalds can vary from minor to potentially fatal.
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Medical Imaging Types and Modalities | Ausmed
Medical imaging remains one of the best ways to diagnose patients, as it allows us to see what’s going on inside the body without the need for surgery or other invasive procedures. Common imaging types include CT (computer tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound and X-ray.
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Endoscopic mucosal resection for early stomach cancer | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: There is a lack of randomised controlled trials in which endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is compared with gastrectomy for early gastric cancer
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Light treatment for non-seasonal depression | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: For patients suffering from non-seasonal depression, light therapy offers modest though promising antidepressive efficacy, especially when administered during the first week of treatment, in the morning, and as an adjunctive treatment to sleep deprivation responders
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Absorbent products for light urinary incontinence in women | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Although data were available from only one eligible trial the data were sufficiently robust to make recommendations for practice
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Free Light Chains - Pathology Tests Explained
To help detect, diagnose, and monitor light chain plasma cell disorders (dyscrasias) such as light chain multiple myeloma and primary amyloidosis (see Common questions above), and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment
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Dementia-Related Sleep Disturbances and Sundowning | Ausmed
Some people with dementia may experience a disturbed sleep pattern, causing them to sleep during the day and feel awake and restless at night. Up to 25% of people with mild or moderate dementia and 50% of people with severe dementia are affected by sleep disturbances.
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