Detection of diagnostic and therapeutic radionuclides by US homeland security: a new travel hazard

Jim R Stockigt,* Zita E Ballok,^† Victor Kalff^†

Epworth Hospital, Richmond, and Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road, Prahran, VIC 3181.

Correspondence: jrs@netspace.net.au

1. MacDonald J. Release of patients after therapy with unsealed radionuclides. International Commission on Radiation Protection [book review]. J Radiol Prot 2005; 25: 219-220.
2. Zuckier L, Stabin M, Garetano G, et al. Sensitivity of personal homeland security radiation detectors to medical nuclides and implications for counseling of nuclear medicine patients. Radiological Society of North America, 90th Scientific Assembly. Chicago, 28 November to 3 December 2004. Abstract SSJ19-01. Available at: http://rsna2004.rsna.org/rsna2004/V2004/conference/event_display.cfm?em_id=4407767 (accessed Oct 2005).

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