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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) measurements in major Australian cities and in the Australian Antarctic territories.
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Ultraviolet radiation exposure and dose explained | ARPANSA
An explanation of ultraviolet radiation exposure and ultraviolet radiation dose.
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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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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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What is Radiation Therapy? - Targeting Cancer
Find out more about what is radiation therapy.
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Side Effects of Radiation Therapy - Targeting Cancer
Learn more about the side effects of radiation therapy for treating cancer.
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Radiation exposure during pregnancy
If you’re pregnant, or thinking about becoming pregnant, you might be worried about x-rays and other forms of radiation. It's important you discuss these concerns with your doctor.
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Radiation Therapy for Cancer Treatment - Targeting Cancer
Radiation therapy (also known as radiotherapy) is a safe and effective treatment option that would benefit 1 in 2 people with cancer. Radiation therapy is a one of the most common cancer treatment.
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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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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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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) | Ausmed
If you think of Winter, you may at first associate it with the flu, colds, or respiratory complications such as pneumonia. However, in the cooler months, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may be often overlooked as a simple case of the 'winter blues' (Healthdirect 2016).
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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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Early Menopause due to Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy - Australasian Menopause Society
Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI)/ failure (premature menopause) is loss of ovarian function before age 40 years. Early menopause is menopause before age 45 years. Chemotherapy/ radiotherapy causes POI due to impaired follicular maturation and/or direct primordial follicle loss. The extent of damage depends on the age and pre-treatment ovarian reserve of the woman, type of drug or radiation field and cumulative dose.
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