Radiation injury to human body: atomic bombs, Chernobyl and Fukushima

Title: Radiation injury to human body: atomic bombs, Chernobyl and Fukushima

Author: Masao TOMONAGA

Reference: Rinsho Ketsueki, Vol. 52 (2011) No. 10 P 1740-1747

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11406/rinketsu.52.1740

Keywords: Deterministic effect, Stochastic effect, Acute radiation syndrome, Radiation-induced leukemia, Chernobyl , Fukushima

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Neurophysiologic effects of acute and chronic low dose radiation Proceedings, 5th International Cardio Event 2013 “Cardiology Towards the Future, System Medicine”

Author: Loganovsky K.N.

Reference: Florence, Italy, January 17-19, 2013. — pp. 77–85

Medical management of the acute radiation syndrome

Title: Medical management of the acute radiation syndrome

Author: López, Mario / Martín, Margarita

Reference: Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy, 16 (4), p.138-146, Jul 2011

doi: 10.1016/j.rpor.2011.05.001

Keywords: Acute radiation syndrome; Radiation injury; Radiation exposure; Nuclear accident

Abstract: This review will focus on the clinical aspects of the ARS, using the European triage system (METREPOL) to evaluate the severity of radiation injury, and scoring groups of patients for the general and specific management of the syndrome.

…concentrations for miles around Chernobyl following the accident…Radioiodines are known from Chernobyl data to cause thyroid injury and to be carcinogenic…binding sites within the thyroid and inhibits incorporation…exposed population in Chernobyl. 6 Phases of acute…

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1507136711000642

Nuclear Energy and Human Health

Title: Nuclear Energy and Human Health

Author: Lyman, E.S.

Reference: Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Jan 2011

ISBN:9780444522726

Keywords: Acute radiation syndrome; BEIR VII; Cancer; Cesium-137; Chernobyl; Containment; Emergency planning zone; Evacuation; Iodine-131; Light-water reactor; Potassium iodide; Sabotage; Severe accident; Source term; Spent fuel

Abstract: The environmental health impacts of nuclear power remain highly controversial. Although nuclear energy could have a role to play in mitigating the profound global environmental and health impacts of climate change, it also poses risks that could have long-lasting worldwide consequences. A catastrophic radiological release at a nuclear power plant, resulting from either an accident or sabotage, could cause significant numbers of human illnesses and fatalities and extensive radiological contamination over a vast area. Yet great uncertainties remain in the technical understanding of such events, providing room for a wide range of views on the magnitude and severity of these risks. A better quantitative understanding of the risks of nuclear energy, how they are distributed across geographic and socioeconomic strata, and whether they can be reduced to an acceptable level at a reasonable cost should play an essential role in development of a rational low-carbon energy policy. This article reviews information about the potential human health consequences of severe accidents at nuclear power plants and irradiated fuel storage facilities and discusses some of the uncertainties in these analyses.

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444522726001859

Medical monitoring results of survivors with acute radiation syndrome after Chernobyl disaster

Title: Medical monitoring results of survivors with acute radiation syndrome after Chernobyl disaster
Author: Bebeshko, Volodymyr G / Kovalenko, Alexander N / Belyi, David A / Bazyka, Dimitry A / Chumak, Anatoliy A / Sushko, Victor A / Gayiday, Vasyl M

Reference: International Congress Series, 1258, p.115-122, Nov 2003

doi: 10.1016/S0531-5131(03)01219-6

Keywords: Chernobyl accident; Acute radiation syndrome;Monitoring

Abstract: A 16-year experience in the follow-up of survivors with acute radiation syndrome (ARS) caused by the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant accident is presented. Oncohematological diseases and sudden cardiac death were at the top of the list as causes of death. In the 16th year after the accident, the number of people with hematological syndromes was halved in comparison with the earliest 2 years observation. The radiation-induced combined immunodeficiency of 1986–1987 decreased in the later period of recovery. Nervous system disorders were characterized by a gradual increase in organic changes in the central nervous system. Endocrine system diseases were nodular goiter, thyroid carcinoma, hypothyroidism and diabetes….

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0531513103012196

Immunological Effects of the Chernobyl Accident

Title: Immunological Effects of the Chernobyl Accident

Author: Bazyka, D

Reference: Encyclopedia of Environmental Health, Jan 2011

ISBN:9780444522726

Keywords: 12-HETE; Acute radiation syndrome; Chernobyl; Immunity; Lymphocyte; Radiation; Stem cells; T-cell receptor

Abstract: …1 ). The first cancer case was diagnosed…NK) cells and cancer induction after radiation exposure in Chernobyl victims, but…incorporation to thyroid could affect the…in proximity to thyroid gland, is a critical…maturation. After Chernobyl, the signs of its…

URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780444522726000830