[ RadSafe ] Some radiation okay for expectant mother and fetus

[Franz Schönhofer]

ROY et alii,

This is a classic example of one of the main principles in radiation 
protection: Risk vs. benefit!!!!! Unfortunately neither risk nor benefit are 
quantified in the paper.

In our previous (Austrian) radiation protection law all medical use of 
ionizing radiation I do not really know how this is now with our new one, 
which is (almost?) entirely based on the EU legislation. Since I am retired 
my interest in legislastion, which I previously had to deal with being 
working at the ministry in charge. How boring it was, considering my very 
widespread other interests.

Best wishes,

Franz





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From: ROY HERREN
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http://newsroom.aaos.org/media-resources/Press-releases/some-radiation-okay-for-expectant-mother-and-fetus.htm
August 01, 2015

Some radiation okay for expectant mother and fetus

Study finds doses are well below thresholds considered risk

ROSEMONT, Ill.—According to a new study in the Journal of the American 
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), imaging studies necessary to 
diagnose traumatic injuries sustained by pregnant women are safe when used 
properly.

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