Radiology (Fig)

Author: Wu Dechang
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: This book, part of the "Series of Specialized Monographs on Radiology," systematically outlines the development and progress of discipline construction and academic research in radiology and health protection. The content includes: the principles and laws of interaction between radiation and matter; the molecular and cellular biological effects of radiation; the pathological and physiological processes of radiation on major body systems; the pathological morphology of radiation injury; the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of acute radiation sickness; pharmacological protection against acute radiation sickness; neutron acute radiation sickness; local radiation injury; internal radiation injury caused by radioactive nuclides; chronic external radiation sickness and low-dose external radiation; non-random late effects of radiation; radiation carcinogenic and genetic effects; and an outlook on radiology in the 21st century. The book features up-to-date information and comprehensive content. It serves as a reference for researchers, educators, and clinicians in radiology, radiation biology, radiation protection, health toxicology, radiotherapy, nuclear accident medical rescue, and related disciplines. It is also suitable as a study guide for graduate and undergraduate students in relevant fields.