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- Radiation Monitoring Using Personal Dosimeter Devices in Terms of Long-Term Compliance and Creating a Culture of Safety August 14, 2022
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- In Memoriam: Harlan Hurwitz, PhD November 11, 2020
- Medical imaging radiation exposure fell by 20% over past decade March 17, 2020
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- Radiation-detecting optical fibers installed on the International Space Station August 20, 2021
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- In Memoriam: Harlan Hurwitz, PhD November 11, 2020
- Medical imaging radiation exposure fell by 20% over past decade March 17, 2020
- CDC Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings March 16, 2020
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