Thyroid function and hematological alterations in cardiac catheterization workers: a pre-post observational study on x-ray exposure
Ionizing radiation is a common health risk encountered by healthcare professionals. Previous studies highlighted the potential adverse effects of X-ray exposure, such as metabolic dysfunctions, radiation-induced biological changes, and a susceptibility to infection. The present study examined the lo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2025-02-01
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| Series: | AIMS Biophysics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/biophy.2025004 |
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| Summary: | Ionizing radiation is a common health risk encountered by healthcare professionals. Previous studies highlighted the potential adverse effects of X-ray exposure, such as metabolic dysfunctions, radiation-induced biological changes, and a susceptibility to infection. The present study examined the long-term effects of radiation exposure on the hematopoietic system and thyroid functions. A cohort of 40 healthcare professionals of various professions working in the cardiac catheterization center at Azadi Teaching Hospital were recruited for this study. After their consent, the necessary data were taken, and blood specimens were collected for the laboratory investigations. The recruits were divided based on x-ray exposure into pre- and post-exposure groups. Concerning the hematological parameters, no significant differences were observed between the groups, except MCH, which was statistically elevated in the post-exposure group (p = 0.000). Among the thyroid hormones, only free T4 was significantly increased in the post-exposed subjects (p = 0.000) as compared to non-exposed controls. Moreover, a positive correlation was observed between the ionizing radiation exposure dosage and T4 elevation (r = 0.362, p = 0.02). The findings collectively highlight the remarkable impact of long-term radiation exposure on thyroid functions and some hematological parameters. Therefore, regular monitoring of health professionals is suggested to avoid the detrimental effects of radiation on human health. |
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| ISSN: | 2377-9098 |