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Chapter-25 Low Dose Radiation Effects and Radiation Protection

BOOK TITLE: Principles and Practice of Nuclear Medicine and Correlation Medical Imaging

Author
1. Lele RD
ISBN
9788184484816
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10672_25
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Jaslok Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India, Grant Medical College, and JJ Hospital, Mumbai, e-mail: lele1@vsnl.com, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

The chapter speaks about studies such as the National Registry for Radiation Workers (NRRW) which was set up in 1976 for prospective study of radiation workers. Unique chapter mentioning concept of radiation hormesis. Also genetic effects of radiation protection have been dealt with. Newer dose reduction techniques like ASIR have been dealt with.

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