Amy B Reed1. 1. Penn State Hershey College of Medicine, Heart and Vascular Institute, Hershey, PA 17033, USA. abreed@psu.edu
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Radiation was discovered just slightly more than a century ago, with a profound effect on both industry and medicine. Several notable scientists were key in bringing radiation to the forefront. METHODS: Historical review of scientists who played key roles in the discovery of radiation and its use in medicine are reviewed. RESULTS: Wilhelm Roentgen, Henri Becquerel, and Marie and Pierre Curie's work is reviewed. The field of radiation safety was born to protect those handling radiation in addition to patients who received radiation for medical purposes. CONCLUSION: Radiation use in medicine continues to evolve after notable discoveries by Nobel Prize-winning scientists.
INTRODUCTION: Radiation was discovered just slightly more than a century ago, with a profound effect on both industry and medicine. Several notable scientists were key in bringing radiation to the forefront. METHODS: Historical review of scientists who played key roles in the discovery of radiation and its use in medicine are reviewed. RESULTS: Wilhelm Roentgen, Henri Becquerel, and Marie and Pierre Curie's work is reviewed. The field of radiation safety was born to protect those handling radiation in addition to patients who received radiation for medical purposes. CONCLUSION: Radiation use in medicine continues to evolve after notable discoveries by Nobel Prize-winning scientists.
Authors: Krisha Howell; Martha Matuszak; Charles A Maitz; Subarna H Eisaman; Laura Padilla; Stephen L Brown; Michael C Joiner; Michael M Dominello; Jay Burmeister Journal: J Appl Clin Med Phys Date: 2019-10-01 Impact factor: 2.102
Authors: Hyun Jung Ji; A-Yeung Jang; Joon Young Song; Ki Bum Ahn; Seung Hyun Han; Seok Jin Bang; Ho Kyoung Jung; Jin Hur; Ho Seong Seo Journal: Front Immunol Date: 2022-07-11 Impact factor: 8.786
Authors: Sarah-Louise Decrausaz; Meghan K Shirley; Jay T Stock; Jane E Williams; Mary S Fewtrell; Chris A Clark; Owen J Arthurs; Jonathan C K Wells Journal: Am J Hum Biol Date: 2022-04-23 Impact factor: 2.947