Health Effects of Low Dose Ionising Radiation
Author : British Nuclear Energy Society
Publisher :
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Ionizing radiation
ISBN :
Health Effects of Low Dose Ionising Radiation - Recent Advances and Their Implications
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 19,7 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Ionizing radiation
ISBN : 9780727713025
Book Description
Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,56 MB
Release : 1990-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309039959
Book Description
This book reevaluates the health risks of ionizing radiation in light of data that have become available since the 1980 report on this subject was published. The data include new, much more reliable dose estimates for the A-bomb survivors, the results of an additional 14 years of follow-up of the survivors for cancer mortality, recent results of follow-up studies of persons irradiated for medical purposes, and results of relevant experiments with laboratory animals and cultured cells. It analyzes the data in terms of risk estimates for specific organs in relation to dose and time after exposure, and compares radiation effects between Japanese and Western populations.
Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation
Author : Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 34,18 MB
Release : 2006-03-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309133343
Book Description
This book is the seventh in a series of titles from the National Research Council that addresses the effects of exposure to low dose LET (Linear Energy Transfer) ionizing radiation and human health. Updating information previously presented in the 1990 publication, Health Effects of Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation: BEIR V, this book draws upon new data in both epidemiologic and experimental research. Ionizing radiation arises from both natural and man-made sources and at very high doses can produce damaging effects in human tissue that can be evident within days after exposure. However, it is the low-dose exposures that are the focus of this book. So-called “late” effects, such as cancer, are produced many years after the initial exposure. This book is among the first of its kind to include detailed risk estimates for cancer incidence in addition to cancer mortality. BEIR VII offers a full review of the available biological, biophysical, and epidemiological literature since the last BEIR report on the subject and develops the most up-to-date and comprehensive risk estimates for cancer and other health effects from exposure to low-level ionizing radiation.
Health Effects of Low Dose Ionising Radiation--recent Advances and Their Implications
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 22,89 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Cancer
ISBN : 9780727713025
Book Description
These proceedings encompass the work of doctors, nuclear engineers and environmentalists. The discussion covers the investigation and quantification of dose response relationships from various damaging effects of low-level ionising radiation and a unified system for expressing biological damage.
Health Effects of Low Dose Ionising Radiation - Recent Advances and Their Implications
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Ionizing radiation
ISBN : 9780727751072
Book Description
These proceedings encompass the work of doctors, nuclear engineers and environmentalists. The discussion covers the investigation and quantification of dose response relationships from various damaging effects of low-level ionising radiation and a unified system for expressing biological damage.
Leveraging Advances in Modern Science to Revitalize Low-Dose Radiation Research in the United States
Author : National Academies Of Sciences Engineeri
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : pages
File Size : 22,90 MB
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309275774
Book Description
Radiation exposure at low doses (below 100 milligray) or low-dose rates (less than 5 milligray per hour) occurs in a wide range of medical, industrial, military, and commercial settings. The effects of exposure at these levels are not fully understood, but there are long-standing concerns that such exposure could negatively affect human health. Although cancer has been linked to low-dose radiation exposure for decades, there is increasing evidence that low-dose radiation exposure may also be associated with cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, immune dysfunction, and cataracts. Recent advances in research, new tools, and a coordinated multidisciplinary research program could help fill knowledge gaps about the health impacts of low-dose radiation exposures. This report calls for the development of a U.S. research program to study how low doses of radiation affect cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and other disease risks. Research should also better define the impacts of radiation doses, dose rates, types of radiation, and exposure duration. The report estimates $100 million annually for the next 15 years would be required to conduct epidemiological and biological research, and to establish an infrastructure for research.
The Future of Low Dose Radiation Research in the United States
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 27,96 MB
Release : 2020-01-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 030949771X
Book Description
Exposures at low doses of radiation, generally taken to mean doses below 100 millisieverts, are of primary interest for setting standards for protecting individuals against the adverse effects of ionizing radiation. However, there are considerable uncertainties associated with current best estimates of risks and gaps in knowledge on critical scientific issues that relate to low dose radiation. The Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board of the National Academies hosted the symposium on The Future of Low Dose Radiation Research in the United States on May 8 and 9, 2019. The goal of the symposium was to provide an open forum for a national discussion on the need for a long-term strategy to guide a low dose radiation research program in the United States. The symposium featured presentations on low dose radiation programs around the world, panel discussions with representatives from governmental and nongovernmental organizations about the need for a low dose radiation research program, reviews of low dose radiation research in epidemiology and radiation biology including new directions, and lessons to be learned from setting up large research programs in non-radiation research fields. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the symposium.
Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine
Author : Robert C. Bast, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2004 pages
File Size : 43,65 MB
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 111900084X
Book Description
Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine, Ninth Edition, offers a balanced view of the most current knowledge of cancer science and clinical oncology practice. This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients. A translational perspective throughout, integrating cancer biology with cancer management providing an in depth understanding of the disease An emphasis on multidisciplinary, research-driven patient care to improve outcomes and optimal use of all appropriate therapies Cutting-edge coverage of personalized cancer care, including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics Concise, readable, clinically relevant text with algorithms, guidelines and insight into the use of both conventional and novel drugs Includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition providing search across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates
Effects of Low Dose and Low Dose Rate Radiation
Author : Oddvar F. Nygaard
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 40,16 MB
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1483281833
Book Description
Advances in Radiation Biology, Volume 6: Effects of Low Dose and Low Dose Rate Radiation examines the biological effects of low dose and low dose rate ionizing radiation on a broad scale, covering various articles from microdosimetry to analyses of human responses. Estimates of the effects on humans from low doses or from sustained exposures to low dose rates of ionizing radiations are of critical importance for the assessment of radiation risks under occupational and environmental conditions. This book consists of such knowledge that is essential for radiation protection and governmental regulatory activities pertaining to radiation exposure. This volume is intended for radiobiologists, radiation epidemiologists, radiation physicists, radiation safety personnel, health officials, and individuals involved in regulatory activities.
