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CT imaging diagnostic reference levels

Updated diagnostic reference levels for medical imaging

13 September 2021

ARPANSA has published updated diagnostic reference levels for medical imaging. These reference levels help clinics understand typical radiation doses received during medical imaging.

New opportunities for electromagnetic energy research

7 September 2021

ARPANSA has launched a new research framework to facilitate research of electromagnetic energy exposures and health.

Woman standing with head strapped into medical machine keeping her face still for a dental imaging procedure

New radiation resource for dental patients

2 September 2021

The ARPANSA and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) have joined together to produce a factsheet for patients to explain different types of dental imaging and the associated levels of radiation exposure. 

ICRP to review System of Radiological Protection

10 August 2021

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) has commenced a review of its System of Radiological Protection. The System provides recommendations for protection of people and the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.

ARPANSA to host online event on mobile phones and health

5 August 2021

In celebration of National Science Week 2021 (14-22 August), ARPANSA will be hosting an online event ‘Mobile phones and health’, with our Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Program Director, Associate Professor Sarah Loughran.

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Cosmetic radiation research opportunity

28 July 2021

ARPANSA is pleased to be collaborating with Monash University to support a PhD opportunity to investigate injuries from cosmetic use of non-ionising radiation.

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Recruitment for ARPANSA CEO

26 July 2021

Recruitment is currently underway for the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).

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ARPANSA leaders appointed to international commission

10 June 2021

ARPANSA is proud to announce that our Chief Radiation Health Scientist and Deputy CEO, Dr Gillian Hirth, has been appointed to the Main Commission of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) for the term 2021-2025.

Comparison confirms world-class radiation dose measurement and treatment

3 June 2021

Recent tests conducted at the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) in Paris have confirmed that the Australian Primary Standard for ionising radiation, which underpins every radiotherapy treatment for cancer in Australia, remains accurate and in-line with international standards.

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Australia’s action plan for addressing international radiation and nuclear safety review

28 May 2021

ARPANSA works with international bodies to share knowledge and develop best practice radiation protection and nuclear safety through regulation.

New study finds no link between mobile phone use and salivary gland tumours

24 May 2021

A study conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the University of Auckland has found no link between mobile phone use and salivary gland cancers.

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Wi-fi research recognised in journal celebrations

13 May 2021

International academic journal, Radiation Protection Dosimetry, has announced that ARPANSA’s 2017 research paper ‘Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field from Wi-fi in Australian schools’, is one of the five most-read articles in the journal’s history.

ARPANSA conducts first comprehensive study into cosmic radiation exposure

21 April 2021

Every day, humans are exposed to radiation. From natural radiation sources such as minerals in the ground to artificial sources such as receiving an X-ray for medical purposes, we receive doses of radiation from a variety of sources.

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ARPANSA launches radiation training for workers

7 April 2021

ARPANSA has developed free Occupational Radiation Exposure (ORE) training for all people working in medical facilities that use ionising radiation. This includes hospitals and clinics that use X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans or nuclear medicine.  

Study finds low UV risk from home nail drying

31 March 2021

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have tested eight ultraviolet (UV) radiation nail polish drying devices to assess their ability to cause skin damage.

Amended Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations

24 March 2021

ARPANSA has recently made amendments to the 2018 Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations. 

World-first reviews into 5G radio waves

17 March 2021

Two new scientific reviews conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) and Swinburne University of Technology have found no evidence of adverse health effects from the radio waves used in 5G.

UNSCEAR 2020 Report

Tenth anniversary of Fukushima nuclear accident

11 March 2021

ARPANSA joins with our friends and colleagues in Japan to remember and pay our respects to the people who lost their lives and stand with those who survived and continue to be impacted by these events.

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