Prenatal Radiation Exposure
With recent discussion about the possibility of a terrorist attack involving radioactive materials, some people may be concerned about radiation exposure to unborn babies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has prepared this ... [... more]
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Thyroid.org: Nuclear Radiation and the Thyroid Brochure
Why does the thyroid gland need special protection after a release of radioactive material? The thyroid gland needs iodine to produce the hormones that regulate the body's energy and metabolism. The thyroid absorbs available iodine from the ... [... more]
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Safety and Health Topics: Laser Hazards
LASER is an acronym which stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The laser produces an intense, highly directional beam of light. The most common cause of laser-induced tissue damage is thermal in nature, where the ... [... more]
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Radiation Exposure in X-ray Examinations
X-rays are a form of radiant energy, like light or radio waves. Unlike light, x-rays can penetrate the body, which allows a radiologist to produce pictures of internal structures. The radiologist can view these on photographic film or on a TV or ... [... more]
Radiology Info |
Radiation sickness
Radiation sickness - Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of high-dose radiation exposure. Radiation sickness is usually defined as damage to the body caused by a very large dose of radiation often received over a short period of ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Radiation Exposure and Cancer
An explanation of radiation and how exposure to its sources can cause genetic damage, which can lead to cancer. Radiation is the emission (sending out) of energy from any source. The light that comes from the sun is a source of radiation, as is ... [... more]
American Cancer Society |
Calculate Your Radiation Dose
The amount of radiation exposure is usually expressed in a unit called millirem (mrem). In the United States, the average person is exposed to an effective dose equivalent of approximately 360 mrem (whole-body exposure) per year from all sources ... [... more]
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Air and Radiation / US EPA
The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) develops national programs, technical policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure. OAR is concerned with pollution prevention and energy efficiency, indoor and outdoor air ... [... more]
Environmental Protection Agency |
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MedlinePlus Health Information from the National Library of Medicine Start here with 750 topics on conditions, diseases and wellness About your prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements A service for finding local ... [... more]
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Home Page
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is one of the world's foremost medical research centers. An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the NIH is the Federal focal point for health research. The ... [... more]
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Thyroid.org: Radiacion Nuclear Y La Tiroides
La glándula tiroides necesita yodo para producir las hormonas que regulan la energía y el metabolismo del cuerpo. La tiroides absorbe el yodo disponible de la sangre. La glándula no puede distinguir entre yodo estable (regular) y [... more]
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Radiation Protection
Protecting People and the EnvironmentUNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Although radiation is naturally present in our environment, it can have either beneficial or harmful effects, depending on its use and control. For that reason, ... [... more]
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