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Sources and effects of ionizing radiation : United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation : UNSCEAR 2008 report : volume II : effects, scientific annexes C, D and E

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United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation. New York, NY: United Nations Publications , 2011.

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Call Number: WN105 U58 2011 v.2

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Alternate Title: UNSCEAR 2008 report; Volume 2: Sources and effects of ionizing radiation

Corporate Author: United Nations. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: United Nations Publications

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: v, 313 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Subjects: Radiation Injuries; Radiation, Ionizing; Environmental Exposure - adverse effects; Environmental Exposure - statistics & numerical data; Radiation Effects; Radioactive Hazard Release; Chernobyl Nuclear Accident; Statistics

ISBN: 9789211422801

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Online

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Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN105 U58 2011 v.2

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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: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN650 N39 2009 v.160

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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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Primer on low-level ionizing radiation and its biological effects

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American Association of Physicists in Medicine. New York, NY: American Institute of Physics, Inc. , 1986.

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Call Number: WN440 A512 1986 v.18

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Corporate Author: American Association of Physicists in Medicine

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: American Institute of Physics, Inc.

Publication Date: 1986

Series: AAPM report 18

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

ISBN: 0883185141

ISSN: 02717344

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Kelowna Library

Call Number: WN440 A512 1986 v.18

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Statistical methods in radiation physics

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Turner, James E., Downing, Darryl J., Bogard, James S. Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA , 2012.

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Author: Turner, James E.; Downing, Darryl J.; Bogard, James S.

Place of Publication: Germany

Publisher: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA

Publication Date: 2012

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Health Physics - statistics & numerical data; Radiotherapy; Radiation, Ionizing; Statistics

ISBN: 9783527411078; 9783527646562

Language: English

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Ultraviolet radiation : an authoritative scientific review of environmental and health effects of UV, with reference to global ozone layer depletion

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United Nations Environment Programme, International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection, World Health Organization. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization , 1994.

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Call Number: WN610 U47 1994

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Corporate Author: United Nations Environment Programme; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection; World Health Organization

Place of Publication: Geneva, Switzerland

Publisher: World Health Organization

Publication Date: 1994

Series: Environmental health criteria 160

Subjects: Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects; Radiation Effects; Ozone

ISBN: 9241571608

Language: English

Material Type: Book

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Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WN610 U47 1994

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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

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Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

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Author: Turner, James E

Edition: 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.

Place of Publication: Weinheim

Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Publication Date: 2007

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; Physics textbook

Subjects: Nuclear Energy; Radiation Effects; Radiation Protection; Radiometry

ISBN: 9783527406067

Language: English

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Radiobiological modelling in radiation oncology

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London, UK: British Institute of Radiology (BIR) , 2007.

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Call Number: QZ269 R129d 2007

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Editor: Dale, Roger; Jones, Bleddyn

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: British Institute of Radiology (BIR)

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 292 p : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Models, Theoretical; Radiation Effects; Radiation Dosage; Radiotherapy - statistics & numerical data; Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted; Brachytherapy; Radiobiology; Clinical Trials

ISBN: 9780905749600; 090574960X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

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Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ269 R129d 2007

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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

ISBN: 9780983545071

Language: English

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Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources

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International Commission on Radiological Protection. New York, NY: Elsevier , 2005.

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Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

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Corporate Author: International Commission on Radiological Protection

Editor: Valentin, J

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: 2005

Series: ICRP Publication 98; Annals of the ICRP 35 : 3

Subjects: Prostatic Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Brachytherapy; Radiotherapy Dosage; Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Safety - standards; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Radiation Protection - methods

Abstract: Radiation safety aspects of brachytherapy for prostate cancer using permanently implanted sources. A report of ICRP publication 98. Ann ICRP> 2005; 35(3) : iii-vi, 3-50. Review Erratum in: Ann ICRP 2005; 35(4) :141.

ISBN: 9780080446592; 0080446590

ISSN: 0146-6453

Language: English

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Call Number: WN650 I53 2005 v.98

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Acute side effects of radiation therapy : a guide to management

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Sourati, Ainaz, Ameri, Ahmad, Malekzadeh, Mona. Cham, Switzerland: Springer , 2017.

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Call Number: WN610 S724 2017

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Table of Contents:; 1. Radiation Dermatitis -- 2. Hair Loss -- 3. Radiation Brain Injury -- 4. Radiation Orbital Toxicity -- 5. Ear Toxicity -- 6. Oral Mucositis -- 7. Xerostomia -- 8. Loss of Taste -- 9. Laryngeal Edema -- 10. Radiation Pneumonitis -- 11. Pericarditis -- 12. Esophagitis -- 13. Ra…

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Author: Sourati, Ainaz; Ameri, Ahmad; Malekzadeh, Mona

Place of Publication: Cham, Switzerland

Publisher: Springer

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: xvi, 217 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Radiotherapy - adverse effects; Radiation Exposure - adverse effects; Radiation Exposure - prevention & control

Abstract: Table of Contents:; 1. Radiation Dermatitis -- 2. Hair Loss -- 3. Radiation Brain Injury -- 4. Radiation Orbital Toxicity -- 5. Ear Toxicity -- 6. Oral Mucositis -- 7. Xerostomia -- 8. Loss of Taste -- 9. Laryngeal Edema -- 10. Radiation Pneumonitis -- 11. Pericarditis -- 12. Esophagitis -- 13. Radiation Gastritis -- 14. Radiation-Induced Liver Disease -- 15. Enteritis -- 16. Radiation Cystitis -- 17. Radiation Proctitis -- 18. Fatigue -- 19. Hematological Side Effects -- 20. Radiation-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (RINV)

ISBN: 9783319559490; 9783319559506

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

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Location: Kelowna Library; Internet

Call Number: WN610 S724 2017

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Is that a fact? : a field guide to statistical and scientific information

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Battersby, Mark. Peterborough, ON: Broadview Press , 2016. 2nd ed.

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Call Number: HA29 B384 2016

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Author: Battersby, Mark

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Peterborough, ON

Publisher: Broadview Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: viii, 290 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Statistics as Topic; Judgment; Information Literacy; Data Interpretation, Statistical; Science - methods; Thinking; Decision Making

ISBN: 9781554812448

Language: English

Material Type: Book

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Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: HA29 B384 2016

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Radiation therapy treatment effects : an evidence-based guide to managing toxicity

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New York, NY: Demos Medical Publishing , 2018.

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Call Number: QZ269 R129 2018

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Contents:; Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los…

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Editor: Koontz, Bridget F.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: xiii, 324 p.: ill. ; 21 cm.

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Subjects: Neoplasms - radiotherapy; Radiation Effects; Radiation Protection - methods; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; Evidence-Based Medicine

Abstract: Contents:; Radiation therapy effects on the central nervous system / Cramer, Chan, Kirkpatrick -- Radiation therapy effects in head and neck cancer / Galloway, Yom -- Radiation therapy effects on the thorax / Kaidar, Person, Zagar, Marks -- Radiation therapy effects in breast cancer / Boggs, De Los Santos -- Radiation therapy effects on the abdomen / Cuaron, Wu -- Radiation therapy effects on the pelvis / Jeans, Rossi -- Radiation therapy effects on skin and extremities / Garsa, Gottschalk -- Radiation toxicity management in children / Hess, Yock -- Systemic effects of radiation therapy / Krishnan, Shiloh -- Radioprotection for radiation therapy / Kalman, Zhao, Anscher, Urdaneta -- Risk and prevention of radiation-induced cancers / Kamran, Viswanathan -- Cancer survivorship: approaches and challenges / Smith -- Maximizing the health and wellness of cancer survivors through healthy lifestyle behaviors / Spector.

ISBN: 9780826181138; 9780826181145

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

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Location: Internet; Kelowna Library

Call Number: QZ269 R129 2018

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Cell cycle related effects on the radiation survival responses of human tumor cells

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Hill, Andrew Arthur. [Vancouver, BC?]: University of British Columbia , 1998.

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Call Number: QH652 H645 1998

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Author: Hill, Andrew Arthur

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: University of British Columbia

Publication Date: 1998

Subjects: Cells - radiation effects; Radiation - physiological effect

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

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Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QH652 H645 1998

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Preconception and prenatal radiation exposure : health effects and protective guidance

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2013.

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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: 2013

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Subjects: Embryonic Structures - radiation effects; Prenatal Injuries; Pregnancy - radiation effects; Maternal Exposures; Risk Factors

ISBN: 9780983545040

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Ionizing radiation, part 1 : X- and gamma (y)-radiation and neutrons

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International Agency for Research on Cancer. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer , 2000.

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Call Number: QZ202 I585 2000 v.75

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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: 2000

Series: IARC monographs on the evaluation of carcinogenic risks to humans 75

Subjects: Neoplasms, Radiation Induced; Radiation, Ionizing; Gamma Rays; Neutrons

ISBN: 9283212754

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Call Number: QZ202 I585 2000 v.75

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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.