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Fundamental quantities and units for ionizing radiation

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International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements , 1998.

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Call Number: WN650 I61 1998 v.60

Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements

Publication Date: 1998

Series: ICRU report 60

Subjects: Radiation Dosage; Radiometry; Radiation, Ionizing

ISBN: 0913394599

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN650 I61 1998 v.60

Health effects of low doses of radiation : perspectives on integrating radiation biology and epidemiology

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2015.

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Table of Contents:; Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Low Doses and Low Dose Rates -- 1.2 Use of Radiation Biology Data to Reduce the Uncertainty in Risk Estimates -- 2. General Approaches to Risk Assessment -- 2.1 Risk Assessment Process and Associated Unc…

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2015

Physical Description: 1 online resource

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP commentary 24

Subjects: Radiation Exposure - adverse effects; Radiation, Ionizing; Radiation Dosage

Abstract: Table of Contents:; Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Executive Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1 Low Doses and Low Dose Rates -- 1.2 Use of Radiation Biology Data to Reduce the Uncertainty in Risk Estimates -- 2. General Approaches to Risk Assessment -- 2.1 Risk Assessment Process and Associated Uncertainties -- 2.2 Modeling Uncertainties: Dosimetric, Epidemiologic and Biological -- 2.3 Transfer of Risk Between Populations of Different Countries -- 2.4 Extrapolating Low-Dose Effects from In Vitro to In Vivo -- Animal to Human -- 3. Studies Integrating Biology and Epidemiology -- 3.1 Epidemiologic Studies Focused on Cancer Outcomes -- 3.1.1 Chromosome Aberration Studies -- 3.1.2 Atomic-Bomb Survivors -- 3.1.3 Pelvic Irradiation Studies -- 3.1.4 Occupational Studies -- 3.1.5 Environmental Background Studies -- 3.1.6 Transgenerational Studies -- 3.1.7 Gene and Radiation Interaction: The Women's Environmental Cancer and Radiation Epidemiology Study -- 3.1.8 Retinoblastoma -- 3.2 Epidemiologic Studies Focused on Noncancer Outcomes -- 4. Bioindicators from Radiation Biology Studies -- 4.1 DNA Damage and Repair -- 4.2 Signaling of DNA Damage at Low Doses -- 4.3 Chromosome Alterations -- 4.4 Mutations -- 4.5 Radiation-Induced Genomic Instability -- 4.6 Modulators of Response -- 4.6.1 Adaptive Responses -- 4.6.2 Bystander Effects -- 4.6.3 Genetic Susceptibility and Interactions with Radiation -- 4.6.4 Interactions with Environmental and Lifestyle Factors -- 5. Closing the Gaps Towards an Integrated Approach -- 5.1 Targeted Research to Identify Adverse Outcome Pathways and Bioindicators of Response -- 5.2 Biologically Based Modeling -- 5.2.1 Biologically Based Dose-Response Approach -- 5.2.2 Systems Biology -- 5.3 Registries of Medical-Imaging Exposures Linked to Outcomes and Biological Materials -- 5.4 Facilities and Interdisciplinary Training -- 5.4.1 Facilities; 5.4.2 Interdisciplinary Training -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee Members -- NCRP Commentaries

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Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Medical effects of ionizing radiation

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Mettler, Fred A, Upton, Arthur C. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier , 2008. 3rd ed.

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Call Number: WN620 M595m 2008

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Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology; Sources of radiation exposure; Effects on genetic material; Cancer induction and dose-response models; Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites; Deterministic effects of radiation; Effects of radiation in combination with other agents; Radiation exposu…

Author: Mettler, Fred A; Upton, Arthur C

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Saunders Elsevier

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: xvii, 564 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Radiation Effects; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Radiation, Ionizing

Abstract: Basic radiation physics, chemistry, and biology; Sources of radiation exposure; Effects on genetic material; Cancer induction and dose-response models; Carcinogenesis of specific organ sites; Deterministic effects of radiation; Effects of radiation in combination with other agents; Radiation exposure in utero; Uranium, plutonium, and radium; Attribution of radiation effects and probability of causation in a specific individual; Perception of radiation and psychological effects; Hormesis

ISBN: 9780721602004; 0721602002

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN620 M595m 2008

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Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2009.

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Call Number: WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".

Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 6-2 on Radiation Exposure of the U.S. Population

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xv. 387 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: NCRP report 160

Subjects: Radiation, Ionizing; Environmental Exposure; Radiation Dosage; United States; Statistics

Abstract: Update of: NCRP report no. 93 "Ionizing radiation exposure of the population of the United States, c1987".

ISBN: 9780929600987

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics; VIC Medical Physics; Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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Effects on populations of exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation : 1980

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National Research Council. Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiations. Washington, DC: National Academy Press , 1980.

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Call Number: WN620 N277 1980

Alternate Title: BEIR III

Corporate Author: National Research Council. Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiations

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academy Press

Publication Date: 1980

Subjects: Radiation Effects; Radiation, Ionizing - adverse effects

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: VC Medical Physics

Call Number: WN620 N277 1980

Sedimentation studies of ionizing radiation damage in mammalian DNA

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Palcic, Branko. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1972.

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Call Number: LE3 1972 P155

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Author: Palcic, Branko

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia

Publication Date: 1972

Subjects: Radiation, Ionizing; DNA - radiation effects

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: LE3 1972 P155

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Ionizing radiation, part 2 : some internally deposited radionuclides

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2001.

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Call Number: QZ202 I585 2001 v.78

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Corporate Author: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Place of Publication: Lyon, France

Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer

Publication Date: 2001

Series: IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 78

Subjects: Radiation, Ionizing - adverse effects; Neoplasms, Radiation Induced - adverse effects; Radioisotopes - adverse effects

ISBN: 9283212789

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library; Internet

Call Number: QZ202 I585 2001 v.78

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Mechanisms and implications of the low dose intrinsic radiation survival response

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Wouters, Bradley Garry. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1996.

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Call Number: WN650 W938 1996

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Author: Wouters, Bradley Garry

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Radiation Tolerance; Radiation Dosage

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN650 W938 1996

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Health risks from exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation : BEIR VII Phase 2

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National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation. Washington, DC: National Academies Press , 2006.

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Call Number: WN620 N277 2006

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Alternate Title: BEIR 7, phase 2

Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Level of Ionizing Radiation

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: National Academies Press

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: xvi, 406 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Radiation, Ionizing; Radiation Effects; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Risk Assessment

ISBN: 9780309091565

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN620 N277 2006

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Uncertainties in the estimation of radiation risks and probabilty of disease causation

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2012.

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Corporate Author: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

Publication Date: 2012

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; NCRP report 171; Ebrary books

Subjects: Radiation Dosage; Radiation, Ionizing; Risk Assessment; Epidemiologic Studies; Radiation Effects

ISBN: 9780983545019

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Professional

Location: Internet

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Risk to the thyroid from ionizing radiation

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Scientific Committee 1-8 on Risk to the Thyroid from Ionizing Radiation. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2008.