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  1. Book: Chromosomenanalysen bei exponierten und vermutlich exponierten Personen

    Romm, Horst / Stephan, Günther

    1985 - 1987

    (ISH-Heft ; 126)

    1988  

    Author's details von Horst Romm ; Günther Stephan. [Inst. für Strahlenhygiene, Bundesgesundheitsamt]
    Series title ISH-Heft ; 126
    Collection
    Keywords Chromosome Aberrations ; Radiation Effects ; Chromosome Mapping ; Chromosomenanalyse ; Strahlenschaden
    Subject Bestrahlungsschaden ; Strahlungsschaden ; Spätschaden ; Strahlungsschädigung ; Strahlendefekt ; Strahlenfolge ; Chromosom
    Size 37, 9 S. : graph. Darst.
    Publishing place Neuherberg/München
    Document type Book
    HBZ-ID HT003304210
    ISBN 3-89254-055-1 ; 978-3-89254-055-7
    Database Catalogue ZB MED Medicine, Health

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  2. Article ; Online: Biological dosimetry for triage of casualties in a large-scale radiological emergency:capacity of the EU member states.

    Wojcik, Andrzej / Lloyd, David / Romm, Horst / Roy, Laurence

    Radiation protection dosimetry

    2010  Volume 138, Issue 4, Page(s) 397–401

    Abstract: In recent years, a number of events have occurred that highlight the necessity of being prepared for a possible large-scale radiological event. An important question is how well are European Union (EU) Member States prepared to cope with mass ... ...

    Abstract In recent years, a number of events have occurred that highlight the necessity of being prepared for a possible large-scale radiological event. An important question is how well are European Union (EU) Member States prepared to cope with mass radiological casualties. A survey to establish the current status of biological dosimetry across the EU was carried out with the aim of assessing capacity to perform biodosimetric triage of accident victims. Information was sought from the radiation protection authorities of the 27 Member States plus Switzerland and Norway. Biology dosimetry is established in 15 EU countries. Their total capacity for dosimetric triage is about 1500 cases per week analysed with a dicentric assay or about 800 cases analysed with a micronucleus assay. Although these numbers appear encouraging, there is not much collaboration between the laboratories and what is required is a network at the EU level.
    MeSH term(s) Biological Assay ; Cytogenetic Analysis ; Disaster Planning/organization & administration ; European Union ; Humans ; Mass Casualty Incidents ; Micronucleus Tests ; Radiation Injuries ; Radiation Monitoring ; Radioactive Hazard Release ; Triage/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 225912-6
    ISSN 1742-3406 ; 0144-8420
    ISSN (online) 1742-3406
    ISSN 0144-8420
    DOI 10.1093/rpd/ncp279
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  3. Article: Cytogenetic damage analysed by the dicentric assay.

    Romm, Horst / Oestreicher, Ursula / Kulka, Ulrike

    Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanita

    2009  Volume 45, Issue 3, Page(s) 251–259

    Abstract: Biological dosimetry, based on the analysis of dicentric chromosomes, is an internationally established, independent method applied in the area of radiation protection. The biodosimetry is mainly performed, in addition to physical dosimetry, with the aim ...

    Abstract Biological dosimetry, based on the analysis of dicentric chromosomes, is an internationally established, independent method applied in the area of radiation protection. The biodosimetry is mainly performed, in addition to physical dosimetry, with the aim of individual dose assessment, especially after unclear or suspected radiation dose exposures. However, a new biodosimetrical challenge has emerged in recent years in the form of a possible large scale radiation accident potentially involving large numbers of exposed persons. In order to be prepared to act in an efficient manner in such an accident, the established cytogenetic laboratories have increased their cooperation at the national and international level. General experience and results of intercomparisons are reported and future options to increase sample throughput are outlined.
    MeSH term(s) Blood Cells/radiation effects ; Blood Cells/ultrastructure ; Chromosome Aberrations/radiation effects ; Chromosomes/radiation effects ; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation ; Humans ; Radioactive Hazard Release ; Radiometry/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 950344-4
    ISSN 0021-2571
    ISSN 0021-2571
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  4. Article ; Online: 30-y follow-up of a Pu/Am inhalation case.

    Wernli, Christian / Eikenberg, Jost / Marzocchi, Olaf / Breustedt, Bastian / Oestreicher, Ursula / Romm, Horst / Gregoratto, Demetrio / Marsh, James

    Radiation protection dosimetry

    2015  Volume 164, Issue 1-2, Page(s) 57–64

    Abstract: In 1983, a young man inhaled accidentally a large amount of plutonium and americium. This case was carefully followed until 2013. Since no decorporation measures had been taken, the undisturbed metabolism of Pu and Am can be derived from the data. First ... ...

    Abstract In 1983, a young man inhaled accidentally a large amount of plutonium and americium. This case was carefully followed until 2013. Since no decorporation measures had been taken, the undisturbed metabolism of Pu and Am can be derived from the data. First objective was to determine the amount of inhaled radionuclides and to estimate committed effective dose. In vivo and excretion measurements started immediately after the inhalation, and for quality assurance, all types of measurements were performed by different labs in Europe and the USA. After dose assessment by various international groups were completed, the measurements were continued to produce scientific data for model validation. The data have been analysed here to estimate lung absorption parameter values for the inhaled plutonium and americium oxide using the proposed new ICRP Human Respiratory Tract Model. As supplement to the biokinetic modelling, biological data from three different cytogenetic markers have been added. The estimated committed effective dose is in the order of 1 Sv. The subject is 30 y after the inhalation, of good health, according to a recent medical check-up.
    MeSH term(s) Administration, Inhalation ; Adult ; Air Pollutants, Radioactive/pharmacokinetics ; Americium/pharmacokinetics ; Body Burden ; Computer Simulation ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Longitudinal Studies ; Models, Biological ; Plutonium/pharmacokinetics ; Radiation Dosage ; Whole-Body Counting/methods
    Chemical Substances Air Pollutants, Radioactive ; Plutonium (53023GN24M) ; Americium (VW92PHU2UY)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 225912-6
    ISSN 1742-3406 ; 0144-8420
    ISSN (online) 1742-3406
    ISSN 0144-8420
    DOI 10.1093/rpd/ncu342
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  5. Article: Dosisabschätzung nach Überexposition mit ionisierender Strahlung Teil 1: Biologische Dosimetrie. Dose estimation following an overexposure with ionising radiation Part 1: Biological dosimetry

    Kulka, Ulrike / Oestreicher, Ursula / Romm, Horst

    Umwelt und Mensch, Informationsdienst

    2010  Volume -, Issue 4, Page(s) 11

    Language German
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 2548774-7
    ISSN 2190-1120
    Database Current Contents Medicine

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  6. Article ; Online: A New Cytogenetic Biodosimetry Image Repository for the Dicentric Assay.

    Romm, Horst / Beinke, Christina / Garcia, Omar / Di Giorgio, Marina / Gregoire, Eric / Livingston, Gordon / Lloyd, David C / Martìnez-Lopez, Wilner / Moquet, Jayne E / Sugarman, Stephen L / Wilkins, Ruth C / Ainsbury, Elizabeth A

    Radiation protection dosimetry

    2016  Volume 172, Issue 1-3, Page(s) 192–200

    Abstract: The BioDoseNet was founded by the World Health Organization as a global network of biodosimetry laboratories for building biodosimetry laboratory capacities in countries. The newly established BioDoseNet image repository is a databank of ~25 000 ... ...

    Abstract The BioDoseNet was founded by the World Health Organization as a global network of biodosimetry laboratories for building biodosimetry laboratory capacities in countries. The newly established BioDoseNet image repository is a databank of ~25 000 electronically captured images of metaphases from the dicentric assay, which have been previously analysed by international experts. The detailed scoring results and dose estimations have, in most cases, already been published. The compilation of these images into one image repository provides a valuable tool for training and research purposes in biological dosimetry. No special software is needed to view and score the image galleries. For those new to the dicentric assay, the BioDoseNet Image Repository provides an introduction to and training for the dicentric assay. It is an excellent instrument for intra-laboratory training purposes or inter-comparisons between laboratories, as recommended by the International Organization for Standardisation standards. In the event of a radiation accident, the repository can also increase the surge capacity and reduce the turnaround time for dose estimations. Finally, it provides a mechanism for the discussion of scoring discrepancies in difficult cases.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-12
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 225912-6
    ISSN 1742-3406 ; 0144-8420
    ISSN (online) 1742-3406
    ISSN 0144-8420
    DOI 10.1093/rpd/ncw158
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  7. Article ; Online: Automated micronucleus (MN) scoring for population triage in case of large scale radiation events.

    Willems, Petra / August, Liezel / Slabbert, Jacobus / Romm, Horst / Oestreicher, Ursula / Thierens, Hubert / Vral, Anne

    International journal of radiation biology

    2010  Volume 86, Issue 1, Page(s) 2–11

    Abstract: Purpose: In case of a large-scale radiation accident when hundreds of people may be exposed, it is important to distinguish the severely exposed individuals (> or =1 gray), who require early medical treatment, from those less exposed. The aim of our ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: In case of a large-scale radiation accident when hundreds of people may be exposed, it is important to distinguish the severely exposed individuals (> or =1 gray), who require early medical treatment, from those less exposed. The aim of our study was to develop a quick population triage method based on automated micronucleus (MN) scoring.
    Materials and methods: Using the MN software module developed by MetaSystems specifically for the Metafer4 platform, about 60 blood samples can be scored in one day. Standard dose response curves were determined for manual and automated MN scoring.
    Results: The automated MN assay results were closely correlated with MN yields obtained with the manual procedure. A dose of 1 Gy can be estimated with an uncertainty of 0.2 Gy. Corrections for false positives and false negatives by visual inspection of the image gallery did not result in an improved accuracy or reproducibility. To test the automated MN assay in a multicenter setting, an inter-laboratory comparison was performed whereby irradiated blood samples were processed in Ghent University (Belgium) and BfS (Bundesamt fuer Strahlenschutz; Germany). Both laboratories obtained comparable results.
    Conclusions: These results confirm the efficacy of the automated MN assay for fast population triage in a multicenter setting, in the case of large radiation accidents.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation ; Female ; Humans ; Indoles ; Male ; Micronucleus Tests ; Middle Aged ; Radioactive Hazard Release ; Triage
    Chemical Substances Indoles ; DAPI (47165-04-8)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 3065-x
    ISSN 1362-3095 ; 0020-7616 ; 0955-3002
    ISSN (online) 1362-3095
    ISSN 0020-7616 ; 0955-3002
    DOI 10.3109/09553000903264481
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  8. Article ; Online: Operational guidance for radiation emergency response organisations in Europe for using biodosimetric tools developed in EU MULTIBIODOSE project.

    Jaworska, Alicja / Ainsbury, Elizabeth A / Fattibene, Paola / Lindholm, Carita / Oestreicher, Ursula / Rothkamm, Kai / Romm, Horst / Thierens, Hubert / Trompier, Francois / Voisin, Philippe / Vral, Anne / Woda, Clemens / Wojcik, Andrzej

    Radiation protection dosimetry

    2015  Volume 164, Issue 1-2, Page(s) 165–169

    Abstract: In the event of a large-scale radiological emergency, the triage of individuals according to their degree of exposure forms an important initial step of the accident management. Although clinical signs and symptoms of a serious exposure may be used for ... ...

    Abstract In the event of a large-scale radiological emergency, the triage of individuals according to their degree of exposure forms an important initial step of the accident management. Although clinical signs and symptoms of a serious exposure may be used for radiological triage, they are not necessarily radiation specific and can lead to a false diagnosis. Biodosimetry is a method based on the analysis of radiation-induced changes in cells of the human body or in portable electronic devices and enables the unequivocal identification of exposed people who should receive medical treatment. The MULTIBIODOSE (MBD) consortium developed and validated several biodosimetric assays and adapted and tested them as tools for biological dose assessment in a mass-casualty event. Different biodosimetric assays were validated against the 'gold standard' of biological dosimetry-the dicentric assay. The assays were harmonised in such a way that, in an emergency situation, they can be run in parallel in a network of European laboratories. The aim of this guidance is to give a concise overview of the developed biodosimetric tools as well as how and when they can be used in an emergency situation.
    MeSH term(s) Biological Assay/standards ; Emergencies ; Europe ; Guidelines as Topic ; Humans ; Radiation Dosage ; Radiation Exposure/analysis ; Radiation Injuries/diagnosis ; Radiation Injuries/prevention & control ; Radiation Monitoring/standards ; Radioactive Hazard Release ; Triage/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review
    ZDB-ID 225912-6
    ISSN 1742-3406 ; 0144-8420
    ISSN (online) 1742-3406
    ISSN 0144-8420
    DOI 10.1093/rpd/ncu294
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  9. Article: Biological Dosimetry by the Triage Dicentric Chromosome Assay - Further validation of International Networking.

    Wilkins, Ruth C / Romm, Horst / Oestreicher, Ursula / Marro, Leonora / Yoshida, Mitsuaki A / Suto, Y / Prasanna, Pataje G S

    Radiation measurements

    2011  Volume 46, Issue 9, Page(s) 923–928

    Abstract: Biological dosimetry is an essential tool for estimating radiation doses received to personnel when physical dosimetry is not available or inadequate. The current preferred biodosimetry method is based on the measurement of radiation-specific dicentric ... ...

    Abstract Biological dosimetry is an essential tool for estimating radiation doses received to personnel when physical dosimetry is not available or inadequate. The current preferred biodosimetry method is based on the measurement of radiation-specific dicentric chromosomes in exposed individuals' peripheral blood lymphocytes. However, this method is labour-, time- and expertise-demanding. Consequently, for mass casualty applications, strategies have been developed to increase its throughput. One such strategy is to develop validated cytogenetic biodosimetry laboratory networks, both national and international. In a previous study, the dicentric chromosome assay (DCA) was validated in our cytogenetic biodosimetry network involving five geographically dispersed laboratories. A complementary strategy to further enhance the throughput of the DCA among inter-laboratory networks is to use a triage DCA where dose assessments are made by truncating the labour-demanding and time-consuming metaphase-spread analysis to 20 to 50 metaphase spreads instead of routine 500 to 1000 metaphase spread analysis. Our laboratory network also validated this triage DCA, however, these dose estimates were made using calibration curves generated in each laboratory from the blood samples irradiated in a single laboratory. In an emergency situation, dose estimates made using pre-existing calibration curves which may vary according to radiation type and dose rate and therefore influence the assessed dose. Here, we analyze the effect of using a pre-existing calibration curve on assessed dose among our network laboratories. The dose estimates were made by analyzing 1000 metaphase spreads as well as triage quality scoring and compared to actual physical doses applied to the samples for validation. The dose estimates in the laboratory partners were in good agreement with the applied physical doses and determined to be adequate for guidance in the treatment of acute radiation syndrome.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2011-09-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1204268-7
    ISSN 1350-4487
    ISSN 1350-4487
    DOI 10.1016/j.radmeas.2011.03.012
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  10. Article ; Online: Uncertainty of fast biological radiation dose assessment for emergency response scenarios.

    Ainsbury, Elizabeth A / Higueras, Manuel / Puig, Pedro / Einbeck, Jochen / Samaga, Daniel / Barquinero, Joan Francesc / Barrios, Lleonard / Brzozowska, Beata / Fattibene, Paola / Gregoire, Eric / Jaworska, Alicja / Lloyd, David / Oestreicher, Ursula / Romm, Horst / Rothkamm, Kai / Roy, Laurence / Sommer, Sylwester / Terzoudi, Georgia / Thierens, Hubert /
    Trompier, Francois / Vral, Anne / Woda, Clemens

    International journal of radiation biology

    2017  Volume 93, Issue 1, Page(s) 127–135

    Abstract: Purpose: Reliable dose estimation is an important factor in appropriate dosimetric triage categorization of exposed individuals to support radiation emergency response.: Materials and methods: Following work done under the EU FP7 MULTIBIODOSE and ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: Reliable dose estimation is an important factor in appropriate dosimetric triage categorization of exposed individuals to support radiation emergency response.
    Materials and methods: Following work done under the EU FP7 MULTIBIODOSE and RENEB projects, formal methods for defining uncertainties on biological dose estimates are compared using simulated and real data from recent exercises.
    Results: The results demonstrate that a Bayesian method of uncertainty assessment is the most appropriate, even in the absence of detailed prior information. The relative accuracy and relevance of techniques for calculating uncertainty and combining assay results to produce single dose and uncertainty estimates is further discussed.
    Conclusions: Finally, it is demonstrated that whatever uncertainty estimation method is employed, ignoring the uncertainty on fast dose assessments can have an important impact on rapid biodosimetric categorization.
    MeSH term(s) Algorithms ; Bayes Theorem ; Biological Assay/methods ; Europe ; Humans ; Practice Guidelines as Topic ; Radiation Dosage ; Radiation Exposure/analysis ; Radiation Monitoring/methods ; Reproducibility of Results ; Sensitivity and Specificity ; Triage/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2017-01
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Evaluation Studies ; Journal Article ; Validation Studies
    ZDB-ID 3065-x
    ISSN 1362-3095 ; 0020-7616 ; 0955-3002
    ISSN (online) 1362-3095
    ISSN 0020-7616 ; 0955-3002
    DOI 10.1080/09553002.2016.1227106
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