“Increasing the use of alternative technologies, such as X-rays, reduces radiological risk by limiting the availability of radioactive materials that could be used in acts of terrorism,” said Kristina Hatcher, International Program Director for ORS. “We value our partnership with Spain and Portugal and our continued work together to replace cesium-based irradiator devices with X-ray technology and achieve permanent risk reduction on the Iberian Peninsula.”
In addition to eliminating radiological risks posed by high-activity cesium, X-ray devices offer significant blood throughput, which…