Assessment of uranium concentration in blood of Iraqi females diagnosed with breast cancer

Ahmed, Rasha S.; Mohammed, Raghad S.

doi:10.1007/s00411-020-00881-8

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“…This technique is intended for the speedy specific and specific investigation of great, minor, and trace components in a broad diversity of test types that do not require extensive training or experience on the part of the analyzer (Sergiusz, et al, 2021). To dry samples, the blood samples were heated with an electric heating incubator at 37°C for 6 h. The samples were placed in the chamber and measured with a 20 mm diaphragm under a vacuum (Rasha and Raghad, 2020). The spectrometer main unit consists of the sample chamber and the block unit.…”

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Radiation Detection and Heavy Metals Measurements in Powdered Blood Sample of Leukemia Patients

Hussein

2023

ARO

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This research examines the measurements of radiation detection and heavy metals in blood samples of leukemia and health groups using CR-39 nuclear track detectors and X-ray fluorescence. The results show that the minimum and maximum values of uranium contents found in leukemia blood samples of male (18 years) and female (55 years) patients, respectively. The concentration of heavy metals (Pb, Cd, and Ni) and radium contents is higher in leukemia blood samples, as compared with their concentration in healthy blood samples.

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Radiation Detection and Heavy Metals Measurements in Powdered Blood Sample of Leukemia Patients

Hussein

2023

ARO

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“…The primary objective of environmental radiation assessments is to determine the quantity and type of radiation that individuals are exposed to from their surroundings to assess the potential risks. This involves estimating the levels of radionuclides present in the environment and their impact on human biological systems [8][9][10]. Furthermore, a correlation must be established between the concentration of radionuclides in the environment and the amount of radiation exposure that individuals receive from them, to determine whether a particular area is safe for human habitation in terms of radiation [11,12].…”

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“…Due to human and military activities that have led to increased environmental contamination, the climate in Iraq has been severely impacted by toxic materials. The consequences of wars and other human-made products such as fertilizers, pesticides, and other industrial products have resulted in a rise in cancer rates, which is a cause for concern [8,13]. This environmental pollution in Iraq has prompted many studies to measure the concentration of radioactive materials in its climate from north to south [13][14][15][16].…”

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Assessment of uranium-235 distribution in soil samples from Anbar province, Western Iraq

Al-Ani,

Ahmed,

Khalaf

et al. 2023

Phys. Scr.

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Uranium is a radioactive element that can pose a risk to human health if ingested or inhaled. Exposure to high levels of uranium can increase the risk of cancer. Measuring uranium concentration in soil can help identify areas where there may be a risk of exposure to high levels of uranium and take appropriate measures to protect public health. In this study, uranium concentration in soil samples collected from Anbar province in Iraq was measured using CR-39 detectors irradiated with an Am-Be neutron source. The results showed that the highest concentration of uranium-specific activity (12.029±0.0016 Bq kg-1) was found in Al Fallujah district, while the lowest concentration (0.531±0.0007 Bq kg-1) was found in Al Sagra district. Interestingly, the data suggest that uranium concentrations increase as we move southeast towards Baghdad, where the city's climate is reportedly polluted. Despite this, the average uranium-specific activity level in Anbar (7.668 Bq kg-1) is relatively low, and it falls below the global average of 35 Bq kg-1 recommended by the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. This study concludes that there is no evidence of uranium pollution in Anbar. Although uranium concentrations are considered low, low levels of uranium concentration in soil can have important implications for environmental risk, resource exploration, agricultural productivity, and geological research.

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“…Assessment of uranium concentration in the blood of Iraqi women with breast cancer indicated average levels of 94.9 ± 5/ngL compared with literature data of 10.5 ± 0.1/ngL in women without breast cancer. 8 …”

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Ukraine and Iraq are Mirror Images

Al-Ghazi

2024

Advances in Radiation Oncology

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Assessment of uranium concentration in blood of Iraqi females diagnosed with breast cancer

Cited by 11 publications

References 25 publications

Radiation Detection and Heavy Metals Measurements in Powdered Blood Sample of Leukemia Patients

Radiation Detection and Heavy Metals Measurements in Powdered Blood Sample of Leukemia Patients

Assessment of uranium-235 distribution in soil samples from Anbar province, Western Iraq

Ukraine and Iraq are Mirror Images

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