| Transfer standard for beta decay radionuclides in radiotherapy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 14987695 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The measurement of the activity of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals prior to the administration to patients is normally achieved via the use of radionuclide calibrators. An accurate measurement of the activity of pure beta-emitters is complex. Calibration problems can be solved by combining a primary calibration with a 90Y reference solution and a 90Sr/90Y transfer standard with a solid source, simulating geometric effects caused by high energetic beta radiation. The recent development of a 90Sr/90Y transfer standard for this purpose is reported. |
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Authors:
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Klaus Thieme; Uwe Beinlich; Eberhard Fritz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Validation Studies |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine Volume: 60 ISSN: 0969-8043 ISO Abbreviation: Appl Radiat Isot Publication Date: 2004 Feb-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-02-27 Completed Date: 2004-05-25 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9306253 Medline TA: Appl Radiat Isot Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 519-22 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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AEA Technology QSA GmbH, Gieselweg 1, Braunschweig 38110, Germany. klaus.thieme@de.aeat.com |
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Beta Particles Calibration / standards Quality Control Radioisotopes / analysis*, standards*, therapeutic use Radiometry / instrumentation*, methods, standards* Radiopharmaceuticals / analysis, standards, therapeutic use Radiotherapy Dosage / standards* Reference Standards Reproducibility of Results Sensitivity and Specificity Solutions Specimen Handling / instrumentation*, methods, standards* Syringes / standards* United States |
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0/Radioisotopes; 0/Radiopharmaceuticals; 0/Solutions |
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