CONTRIBUTION TO THE PROPHYLAXIS AND THERAPY OF RADIATION SICKNESS (in Italian)
Considering the fact that leukopenia and changes in the blood serum are two of the main symptoms of radiation sickness, persons exposed to the effects of x rays were given anti-leukopenic, anti-anemic, and liver-protective treatment by administering high doses of vitamin B/sub 12/ associated with folic acid, vitamin PP, and vitamin C. Favorable results were obtained. A response to treatment was observed in all cases. The effects of the drug were beneficial, not only as regards the white blood cell count, but also as regards the red blood cell count; as well as preventing the occurrence of a diminution in the red blood cell count during x radiation, it corrected pre-existing anemia. Less significant results were obtained as regards the serum protein fractions and colloidal tests, although positive results were observed in a fairly high proportion of cases. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Universita, Cagliari, Italy; Ospedale Civile, Cagliari, Italy
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-027500
- OSTI ID:
- 4843749
- Journal Information:
- Minerva nucleare, Journal Name: Minerva nucleare Vol. Vol: 5
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- Italian
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