1. Ginseng ameliorates pulmonary toxicity induced by silicon dioxide nanoparticles in rats
Raghda EL-SAYED ; Fatma EL-DEMERDASH ; Mohammed EL-MAGD
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2021;11(6):254-262
Objective: To investigate the protective and therapeutic role of ginseng against silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO
2.Knowledge and Practice of Healthcare Workers in Diagnostic Radiology Department Towards Ionizing Radiation
Sarah A. Bolbol ; Mona F. Zaitoun ; Sahar A. Abou El-Magd ; Noha A. Mohammed
Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 2021;17(No.3):224-231
Introduction: The use of ionizing radiation in diagnostic radiography might lead to hazards such as genetic work
practices on radiation protection could minimize these risks. Thus. Therefore, we conducted this study to assess the
knowledge and use of radiation safety precautions among healthcare workers (HCWs) of the Diagnostic Radiology
Department who are exposed to ionizing radiation in the workplace. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 93
HCWs from Egypt. Data collection was through a quasi-self-administered questionnaire and performance checklist.
Safety measures in different units of the Diagnostic Radiology Department were assessed using a workplace observation checklist. Results: More than 90% of the study participants had good knowledge about radiation hazards,
and all HCWs reported good knowledge about exposure dose and monitoring. Furthermore, 87% of participants had
good knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE), and 74.2% adequately used PPE during work. All doors and
walls of Diagnostic Radiology Department units were composed of lead material, and a radiation safety officer was
available. Conclusion: The majority of HCWs were aware of occupational health and safety measures and had good
knowledge about radiation hazards. All Diagnostic Radiology Departments need to continue professional development by providing more workshops, training courses, preparation, and posters on the protection and safety toward
ionizing radiation regarding the most recent regulations to improve the knowledge and performance of their staff.