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.
Regional Medical Physics Department, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
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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