Medical effects of ionizing radiation

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mettler, Fred A. , 1945- (Author), Upton, Arthur C. , 1923- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, PA : Saunders Elsevier , c2008
Edition:3rd ed
Subjects:
Online Access:Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology
  • 2. Sources of radiation exposure
  • 3. Effects on genetic material
  • 4. Cancer induction and dose-response models
  • 5. Carcinogenesis of specific sites
  • 6. Deterministic effects of radiation
  • 7. Effects of radiation in combination with other agents
  • 8. Radiation exposure in utero
  • 9. Uranium, plutonium, and radium
  • 10. Attribution of radiation effects and probability of causation in a specific individual
  • 11. Perception of radiation and psychological risks
  • 12. Hormesis.