Calculation of erythema dose-response curves using a spreadsheet.
A method of using an Excel spreadsheet is described which allows dose and erythema index values to be entered, a sigmoid curve fitted to the data, and a report generated. Summary statistics may be derived from the fitted curve. Data and statistics may be saved in a simple database. It is suitable for implementation by people who have no previous programming experience, although basic familiarity with spreadsheets is assumed.
Davidson
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Regional Medical Physics Department, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009716:Numerical Analysis, Computer-Assisted; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects*; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays