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ArticleSaudi medical journal2021

Radiologic technologists in Saudi Arabia: Does long-term exposure to radiation increase the risk of hematological disorders?

Mohammed Makkawi, Sultan Alasmari, Nasser A Shubayr, Yazeed I Alashban, Nashwa H Eisa, Hussain A Khairy

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Article in Saudi medical journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mohammed MakkawiFrom the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Mohammed, Sultan, Nashwa), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha; from Diagnostic Radiology Department (Nasser), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University; from the Medical Research Center (Nasser), Jazan University, Jazan; from Radiological Sciences Department (Yazeed), College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University; and From Radiological Department (Hussain), Sabia General Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sultan AlasmariFrom the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Mohammed, Sultan, Nashwa), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha; from Diagnostic Radiology Department (Nasser), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University; from the Medical Research Center (Nasser), Jazan University, Jazan; from Radiological Sciences Department (Yazeed), College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University; and From Radiological Department (Hussain), Sabia General Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Nasser A ShubayrFrom the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Mohammed, Sultan, Nashwa), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha; from Diagnostic Radiology Department (Nasser), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University; from the Medical Research Center (Nasser), Jazan University, Jazan; from Radiological Sciences Department (Yazeed), College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University; and From Radiological Department (Hussain), Sabia General Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Yazeed I AlashbanFrom the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Mohammed, Sultan, Nashwa), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha; from Diagnostic Radiology Department (Nasser), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University; from the Medical Research Center (Nasser), Jazan University, Jazan; from Radiological Sciences Department (Yazeed), College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University; and From Radiological Department (Hussain), Sabia General Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Nashwa H EisaFrom the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Mohammed, Sultan, Nashwa), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha; from Diagnostic Radiology Department (Nasser), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University; from the Medical Research Center (Nasser), Jazan University, Jazan; from Radiological Sciences Department (Yazeed), College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University; and From Radiological Department (Hussain), Sabia General Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Hussain A KhairyFrom the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Mohammed, Sultan, Nashwa), Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha; from Diagnostic Radiology Department (Nasser), College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University; from the Medical Research Center (Nasser), Jazan University, Jazan; from Radiological Sciences Department (Yazeed), College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University; and From Radiological Department (Hussain), Sabia General Hospital, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
King Khalid University · SAKing Saud University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo determine the influence of prolonged exposure to radiation based on dosimeter readings on hematological parameters among radiologic technologists (RTs) in Saudi Arabia.

methodsThe study was specifically conducted on selected RTs with experience of more than 10 years and the highest thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) readings among all RTs in the Radiological Department, Sabya General Hospital, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia from August to October 2020. The RTs group was compared with a control group of non-irradiated participants. Blood samples were collected for hematological and coagulation profile evaluation.

resultsThe acquired radiation dose analysis revealed that the average accumulated dose in 10 years is 7.6 mSv. The medians of prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) of the RTs group were significantly lower when compared to the control group. In addition, RTs group exhibited a significant reduction in neutrophil count and an elevation in lymphocyte count.

conclusionChronic exposure to radiation revealed a significant change in blood tests and may reflect an effect on RTs tissues, leading to serious health problems. However, further investigation in a large cohort to study the association between alteration in hematological parameters and chronic radiation exposure is required.

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Occupational ExposureRadiation ExposureBlood Coagulation TestsHumansPartial Thromboplastin TimeSaudi Arabiacoagulation testshematological testsionizing radiationradiation dosageradiation exposure

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