Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Biological Effects of Radiation02:59

Biological Effects of Radiation

16.2K
All radioactive nuclides emit high-energy particles or electromagnetic waves. When this radiation encounters living cells, it can cause heating, break chemical bonds, or ionize molecules. The most serious biological damage results when these radioactive emissions fragment or ionize molecules. For example, α and β particles emitted from nuclear decay reactions possess much higher energies than ordinary chemical bond energies. When these particles strike and penetrate matter, they...
16.2K
Radiation: Applications01:17

Radiation: Applications

1.3K
The average temperature of Earth is the subject of much current discussion. Earth is in radiative contact with both the Sun and dark space; it receives almost all its energy from the radiation of the Sun and reflects some of it into outer space. Dark space is very cold, about 3 K, so Earth radiates energy into it. For instance, heat transfer occurs from soil and grasses, the rate of which can be so rapid that frost can occur on clear summer evenings, even in warm latitudes.
The average...
1.3K
Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan01:13

Radiological Investigation III: Pulmonary Angiogram and PET Scan

187
Radiological investigations are paramount in the diagnosis and management of various pulmonary diseases. Two essential investigations are the Pulmonary Angiogram and the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan.
Pulmonary Angiogram
A Pulmonary Angiogram is an invasive procedure involving injecting a contrast medium through a catheter threaded into the pulmonary artery or the right side of the heart to visualize the pulmonary vasculature. Computed Tomography (CT) scans have mainly replaced this...
187
Actuarial Approach01:20

Actuarial Approach

146
The actuarial approach, a statistical method originally developed for life insurance risk assessment, is widely used to calculate survival rates in clinical and population studies. This method accounts for participants lost to follow-up or those who die from causes unrelated to the study, ensuring a more accurate representation of survival probabilities.
Consider the example of a high-risk surgical procedure with significant early-stage mortality. A two-year clinical study is conducted,...
146
Positron Emission Tomography01:29

Positron Emission Tomography

6.1K
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a medical imaging technique involving radiopharmaceuticals — substances that emit short-lived radiation. Although the first PET scanner was introduced in 1961, it took 15 more years before radiopharmaceuticals were combined with the technique and revolutionized its potential.
One of the main requirements of a PET scan is a positron-emitting radioisotope, which is produced in a cyclotron and then attached to a substance used by the part of the body...
6.1K
Nuclear Power02:36

Nuclear Power

8.4K
Controlled nuclear fission reactions are used to generate electricity. Any nuclear reactor that produces power via the fission of uranium or plutonium by bombardment with neutrons has six components: nuclear fuel consisting of fissionable material, a nuclear moderator, a neutron source, control rods, reactor coolant, and a shield and containment system.
Nuclear Fuels
Nuclear fuel consists of a fissile isotope, such as uranium-235, which must be present in sufficient quantity to provide a...
8.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Compendium of Radiation Safety Practices That Can Complement Organizational Worker Well-being Initiatives.

Health physics·2024
Same author

Case Studies of Fraud Associated with the Use of Radiation Sources: Practical Avoidance Strategies Based on Lessons Learned.

Health physics·2023
Same author

Basic Cyber Security Considerations for Licensees of Radioactive Materials and Registrants of Radiation Producing Devices in an Era of Remote or Hybrid Compliance Inspections.

Health physics·2022
Same author

Considerations for Radiation Safety Professionals to Prepare and Respond to the Next Pandemic.

Health physics·2022
Same author

Convergent evolution of pain-inducing defensive venom components in spitting cobras.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2021
Same author

Adjusting climate model bias for agricultural impact assessment: How to cut the mustard.

Climate services·2020

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 7, 2025

Irradiator Commissioning and Dosimetry for Assessment of LQ α and β Parameters, Radiation Dosing Schema, and in vivo Dose Deposition
06:20

Irradiator Commissioning and Dosimetry for Assessment of LQ α and β Parameters, Radiation Dosing Schema, and in vivo Dose Deposition

Published on: March 11, 2021

7.4K

A 30-Year Radiation Safety Prospectus Describing Organizational Drivers, Program Activities, and Outcomes.

J M Gutierrez1, R J Emery

  • 1The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Environmental Health & Safety, 6431 Fannin Street, CYF G102, Houston, TX 77030.

Health Physics
|January 7, 2022
PubMed
Summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Improving Radiation Therapy Access with Radiation Planning Assistant
05:18

Author Spotlight: Improving Radiation Therapy Access with Radiation Planning Assistant

Published on: October 6, 2023

1.6K
Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
08:25

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Published on: April 11, 2018

15.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 7, 2025

Irradiator Commissioning and Dosimetry for Assessment of LQ α and β Parameters, Radiation Dosing Schema, and in vivo Dose Deposition
06:20

Irradiator Commissioning and Dosimetry for Assessment of LQ α and β Parameters, Radiation Dosing Schema, and in vivo Dose Deposition

Published on: March 11, 2021

7.4K
Author Spotlight: Improving Radiation Therapy Access with Radiation Planning Assistant
05:18

Author Spotlight: Improving Radiation Therapy Access with Radiation Planning Assistant

Published on: October 6, 2023

1.6K
Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System
08:25

Radiation Planning Assistant - A Streamlined, Fully Automated Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System

Published on: April 11, 2018

15.5K

Area of Science:

  • Health Physics
  • Radiation Safety
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Established in 1991, the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Radiation Safety Program initiated monthly data collection.
  • Data summaries were shared with the health physics community at 10- and 20-year intervals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compile and analyze three decades of radiation safety program data (1991-2020).
  • To present program activities and trends in a prospectus format similar to commercial enterprises.
  • To identify training needs for radiation protection personnel and academic programs.

Main Methods:

  • Collected and aggregated monthly program data from 1991 to 2020.
  • Formatted data into an annual prospectus, modeling commercial enterprise reports.
  • Analyzed program indicator parameters and stakeholder feedback.

Main Results:

  • Compiled a comprehensive three-decade (1991-2020) dataset for the UTHealth Radiation Safety Program.
  • The prospectus provides a clear overview of program activities, drivers, and trends.
  • Identified specific training needs for current staff and academic radiation protection curricula.

Conclusions:

  • The consistent data collection and prospectus format offer a valuable tool for understanding radiation safety program dynamics.
  • The analysis highlights the program's evolution and its increasing support for UT Physicians clinics.
  • Findings underscore the importance of ongoing training to address evolving needs in radiation protection sciences.