Radiation Injury Prevention and Mitigation in Humans |
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| Author:
| Prasad, Kedar |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4665-5919-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2012 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | CRC Press |
| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $69.95 |
Book Description:
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Nuclear bomb explosions by terrorists as well as unintentional nuclear disasters remain possibilities as long as nations around the world have nuclear arsenals. At present, there are no strategies to provide biological protection before and/or after radiation exposure. This book identifies and examines nontoxic and cost-effective agents that could be effective in preventing and mitigating acute radiation damage before and after exposure. The text discusses physical and biological...
More DescriptionNuclear bomb explosions by terrorists as well as unintentional nuclear disasters remain possibilities as long as nations around the world have nuclear arsenals. At present, there are no strategies to provide biological protection before and/or after radiation exposure. This book identifies and examines nontoxic and cost-effective agents that could be effective in preventing and mitigating acute radiation damage before and after exposure. The text discusses physical and biological protection strategies for first responders at risk. It covers the full range of potential sources of radiation and includes an up-to-date list of helpful resources.