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Evaluation of DNA damage in lymphocytes of radiology personnel by comet assay

Muhammad Khisroon, Ajmal Khan, Maryam Naseem, Naheed Ali, Sardar Khan, Syed Basit Rasheed

Journal of Occupational Health · 2015 · 22 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

The present study suggests that the exposed radiology personnel should carefully comply with radiation protection procedures such as wearing of lead apron during diagnostic procedures and minimize radiation exposure where possible to avoid potential genotoxic effects due to X-rays.

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