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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 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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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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‘Gaming Disorder’ – Ways Technology Affects Health
In 2018, the World Health Organisation stated that 'Gaming Disorder' is to be included in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 11th revision. Whilst gaming disorder may be alarming and could evidently affect an individual's daily living, controversy surrounds this classification.
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Seizure (Investigation)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of patients presenting with their first episode of seizure. A protocol for imaging patients with recalcitrant seizures is also included.
Read more on Diagnostic Imaging Pathways website
Orbital Foreign Body (Suspected)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of an adult patient with a suspected orbital foreign body.
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Paediatric, Hip Developmental Dysplasia
This pathway provides guidance on the screening imaging of paediatric patients to exclude developmental dysplasia of the hips.
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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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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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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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