Radiation injury prevention and mitigation in humans
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Radiation injury prevention and mitigation in humans
CRC Press / Taylor & Francis, c2012
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Includes bibliographical references and index
内容説明・目次
内容説明
With an estimated 3.3 billion ionizing radiation imaging examinations performed worldwide each year, the growing use of x-ray-based diagnostic procedures raises concerns about long-term health risks, especially cancer. In addition, rapid growth in the number of nuclear power plants around the world increases the risk of a nuclear accident similar to that of Fukushima, Japan. Add to this, exposure to non-ionizing radiation from prolonged cell phone use, proton radiation from solar flares, and potential nuclear conflict or a dirty bomb attack, and the need to expand our repertoire of radiation prevention and mitigation strategies becomes increasingly urgent.
Radiation Injury Prevention and Mitigation in Humans
identifies and examines physical protection strategies as well as non-toxic, cost-effective biological protection strategies. This includes agents that-when administered orally before and/or after irradiation exposures-could be effective in preventing and mitigating acute radiation damage. The book discusses implementing physical and biological protection strategies particularly for first responders, radiation workers, astronauts, and civilians who might be exposed to higher doses of radiation in the course of their activities. The book describes:
Physics of ionizing radiation and radiological weapons, principles of nuclear reactors, the types of radiological weapons, and consequences of their explosions
Acute and late health effects of high and low doses of radiation
The efficacy of FDA-approved and unapproved radioprotective and radiation mitigating agents
The efficacy of radioprotective and radiation mitigating agents not requiring FDA approval (antioxidants and herbs)
Scientific data and rationale in support of using micronutrient preparations containing dietary and endogenous antioxidants for preventing acute radiation sickness and for mitigating the late adverse health effects among survivors of high and low doses of radiation
Examining cutting-edge advances in the research of the effects of non-ionizing radiation on cellular and genetic levels, the book proposes an implementation plan of both physical and biological protection strategies. It covers the full range of potential sources of radiation and includes an up-to-date list of helpful resources and references for the latest research and readings on the topic.
目次
Physics of Nuclear Bombs and Nuclear Reactors. Acute Damage by Irradiation with High Doses of Ionizing Radiation in Humans. Long-Term Damages among Survivors of High Doses of Ionizing Radiation. Prevention and Mitigation of Acute Damage Produced by High Doses of Ionizing Radiation. Prevention and Mitigation of Long-Term Damages among Survivors of High Doses of Ionizing Radiation. Health Risks of Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation (Diagnostic Radiation. Prevention and Mitigation of Damages after Low Doses of Ionizing Radiation. Health Risks of Non-Ionizing Radiation (UV Light and Electromagnetic Radiation). Prevention and Mitigation of Damages after Exposure to Non-Ionizing Radiation. Implementation Plan for Non-Toxic and Cost-Effective Radioprotective and Radiomitigating Agents.
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