Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation
Language: English
Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2008
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- Title
- Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation
- Author
- Upton, Arthur C., Mettler, Fred A., Jr.
- Publisher
- Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0721602002
- ISBN 13
- 9780721602004
- Edition
- 2nd.
- Item weight
- 3.988 pounds
- Dimensions
- N/A
- Covers all aspects of the effects of radiation on humans from basic physics and chemistry to perception and acceptance of risk to hormesis to the latest data on radiation exposure, offering you well-rounded coverage of this complex field.
- Offers extensive references at the end of each chapter for further reading.
- Presents an easy-to-read writing style coupled with numerous tables, charts, and illustrations to make complex concepts easier to understand and absorb.
- Incorporates the latest information on risk estimates and the effects on varying radiation doses on specific organ systems to help you better answer questions from patients who are considering or undergoing radiation treatment.
- Features expanded topics on the molecular and genetic basis of radiation carcinogenesis keeping you current on how best to treat your patients and avoid complications.
- Includes the newest information on legal issues so you can better understand the legal implications of radiation exposure.
- Provides updated coverage on the effects of radiation in pregnant women to help you understand the unique needs of this patient group, including the effects on the in-utero central nervous system.
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"The authors have provided this justified update because of the improved understanding of radiation effects in the years since the previous edition was published. I know of no other book with such wide coverage and detailed discussions." -Doody Enterprises Inc., 2008
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