Reactions to ionizing radiation
Journal Article
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· J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.; (United States)
This review deals with essential physical and biologic aspects of ionizing radiation as related to dermatology. The discussion of major physical factors and basic biophysics includes the production of x rays, dose definitions and recent changes in terminology, various factors affecting dose and tissue damage and current radiotherapy methods. The biologic effects and potential risks of ionizing radiation are reviewed in detail, particularly the major nonstochastic and stochastic somatic effects, such as radiation-induced skin cancer, thyroid carcinoma, breast cancer, and other radiogenic neoplasms. Current methods of risk assessment, radiation carcinogenesis, the efficacy of radiation protection technics, and potential genetic effects are critically evaluated.
- OSTI ID:
- 5793701
- Journal Information:
- J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.; (United States) Vol. 3:6; ISSN JAADD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
BODY
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
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ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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GLANDS
IONIZING RADIATIONS
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NEOPLASMS
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIATIONS
RADIOINDUCTION
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
RISK ASSESSMENT
SIDE EFFECTS
SKIN
THERAPY
THYROID
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BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
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DISEASES
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ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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GLANDS
IONIZING RADIATIONS
MAMMARY GLANDS
MEDICINE
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NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIATIONS
RADIOINDUCTION
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
RISK ASSESSMENT
SIDE EFFECTS
SKIN
THERAPY
THYROID