• The ionization patterns in molecules, cells, tissues and the resulting biological effects are distinct from typical terrestrial radiation (x-rays and gamma rays, which are low-LET radiation). (wikipedia.org)
  • The amount of radiation energy that is deposited in a unit mass of material, such as tissues of plants or animal. (lookformedical.com)
  • Given its high calcium content, bone tissue is sensitive to ionizing radiation and absorbs nearly 40% more radiation than the surrounding tissues [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Radiation induced damage to the normal tissues can be partially reduced by the use of radioprotectors that reduce the damaging effects of radiation, including radiation-induced lethality (4,22,38). (tfljournal.org)
  • Tissues affected by acute high-dose radiation, as in industrial accidents, manifest progressive obliterative endarteritis culminating in tissue necrosis. (medscape.com)
  • [ 4 ] Long-term radiation injury results in fibrosis of the dermal and subcutaneous tissues. (medscape.com)
  • Radiation injury is damage to tissues caused by exposure to ionizing radiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The Gy and Sv are similar, except the Sv takes into account the effectiveness of different types of radiation to cause damage and the sensitivity of different tissues in the body to radiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Analysis of the soft tissues and mandible within the radiation field revealed severe unilateral alopecia and dermatitis of the skin, extensive inflammation of the submandibular gland with loss of serous secretory cells, hyperkeratinization and dense connective fiber bundles of the gingival tissue, and disturbed tooth development with necrosis of the pulp. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Tissues containing rapidly dividing cells are highly sensitive to radiation and therefore termed early-responding tissues, while tissues with slower turnover rates are less sensitive and are thus called late-responding tissues. (biomedcentral.com)
  • failed verification] The risk of cancer caused by ionizing radiation is well documented at radiation doses beginning at 100mSv and above. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1998. Food preservation using ionizing radiation. (cdc.gov)
  • The consensus of researchers studying RILI is that ionizing radiation could induce damage to epithelial cells and endothelial cells, dysfunction of the blood-air barrier, and increase vascular permeability. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The ionizing radiation further activates alveolar macrophages and upregulates transforming growth factor (TGF)-β1, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-12 (especially the key factor TGF-β1) [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Radiation ulcers are wounds caused by the acute or chronic effects of ionizing radiation. (medscape.com)
  • Ionizing radiation may come from high-energy photons that can be the product of natural decay of radioactive material, such as gamma rays, or the product of artificial bombardment of electrons onto Tungsten, such as x-rays. (medscape.com)
  • According to their frequency and energy, electromagnetic waves can be classified as either ionizing radiations or non-ionizing radiations (NIR). (intechopen.com)
  • Ionizing radiations are extremely high frequency electromagnetic waves (X-rays and gamma rays), which have enough photon energy to produce ionization by breaking the atomic bonds that hold molecules in cells together. (intechopen.com)
  • The healing of bone defects can be challenging for clinicians to manage, especially after exposure to ionizing radiation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Gamma (γ)-rays are highly penetrating electromagnetic ionizing radiation that have been extensively applied in diagnostic radiography, radiation oncology, and military weapons [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Ionizing radiation has been reported to be closely associated with bone metabolism. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The risk of exposure of the general public or military personnel to high levels of ionizing radiation from nuclear weapons or radiological accidents is a dire national security matter. (biomedcentral.com)
  • All of the isotopes of uranium are radioactive and decay into thorium, radium, etc., isotopes of lead (progeny or decay products) until a stable nonradioactive isotope of lead is produced (the complete radioactive decay series for 235 U and 238 U are shown in Appendixes A and B). This process of radioactive decay also emits ionizing radiation (alpha particles, beta particles, or gamma rays) with each nuclear transformation. (health.mil)
  • The acute effect of ionizing radiation is direct cell damage to DNA. (medscape.com)
  • Large doses of ionizing radiation can cause acute illness by reducing the production of blood cells and damaging the digestive tract. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A very large dose of ionizing radiation can also damage the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system), brain, and skin. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ionizing radiation can increase the risk of cancer. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In general, ionizing radiation refers to high-energy electromagnetic waves (x-rays and gamma rays) and particles (alpha particles, beta particles, and neutrons) that are capable of stripping electrons from atoms (ionization). (msdmanuals.com)
  • By changing molecules in the highly ordered environment of the cell, ionizing radiation can disrupt and damage cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Depending on the magnitude of the dose, organs exposed, and types of radiation cellular damage caused by ionizing radiation can cause acute illness, increase the risk of developing cancer, or both. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Ionizing radiation is emitted by radioactive substances (radionuclides), such as uranium, radon, and plutonium. (msdmanuals.com)
  • However, because of their lower energy, these forms of radiation are not ionizing, and thus public exposure to these common sources does not damage cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In this discussion, "radiation" refers exclusively to ionizing radiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The roentgen (R) is a measure of the ionizing ability of radiation in air and is commonly used to express the intensity of exposure to radiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The ionizing radiation interrupts the growth of cancerous cells by causing direct damage to the DNA and other cell components, or through the formation of free radicals. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The ratio of a dose of high-LET radiation to a dose of x-rays or gamma rays that produce the same biological effect are called relative biological effectiveness (RBE) factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • Doubling Dose for 20 Years Following Exposure - Provides a roughly equivalent comparison based on life-loss from other occupational risks or background cancer fatalities during a worker's career, however, this approach negates the role of mortality effects later in life. (wikipedia.org)
  • Even though more localized dose delivery to patients with tumors via advanced radiation techniques can increase the survival rate and lessen radiation-related toxicity, the occurrence of radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) is still inevitable and limits dose escalation for thoracic radiotherapy [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Once the radiation dose exceeds the radiation threshold, radiation damage may extend beyond the intrinsic repair capacity of the human body, and radiation-induced lung injury occurs (Fig. 1 ). (biomedcentral.com)
  • In RADIOLOGIC HEALTH, the dosage is expressed by the product of absorbed dose (Gy) and quality factor (a function of linear energy transfer), and is called radiation dose equivalent in sievert units (Sv). (lookformedical.com)
  • No major effect of GT3 on radiation-induced transcriptome at this radiation dose was identified. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acute radiation syndrome (ARS) is an illness in humans involving multiple organ systems caused by total- or partial-body exposure to radiation of greater than 2 Gy at a high dose rate. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There are three sub-syndromes of ARS characterized both by the different organ systems affected and by the aggregate absorbed dose of radiation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Citizen's Nuclear Information Center , a Japanese nongovernmental organization, reports that initially, an atmospheric radiation count of 0.84 mSv/hour (10,000 times of the annual dose limit) was monitored, but the local government has announced that the radiation count is back to normal. (isis-online.org)
  • The dose needed to cause visible tissue injury varies with tissue type. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The gray (Gy) and sievert (Sv) are measures of the dose of radiation, which is the amount of radiation deposited in matter, and are the units used to measure dose in humans after exposure to radiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • An individual's radiation dose can be increased in two ways, contamination and irradiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The aim of this study was to establish a rat model where a certain radiation dose gives reproducible tissue reactions in the mandibular area corresponding to injuries obtained in humans. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Treatment of mice with rosemary extract prior to irradiation is reported herein to prolong life and reduce the symptoms of radiation sickness. (tfljournal.org)
  • The present investigation reports the radiomodulatory effect of Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract against radiation-induced hematological alterations in Swiss albino mice at various post-autopsy intervals (i.e., between 24 hours to day 30). (tfljournal.org)
  • Bansal, S. and Chhibber, S. Curcumin alone and together with augmentin protects in opposition to pulmonary irritation and acute lung harm generated throughout Klebsiella pneumoniae B5055-induced lung an infection in BALB/c mice. (fairpeel.com)
  • Topical application of PGG followed by chronic exposure to UVB radiation in the dorsal skin of hairless mice resulted in a significant decrease in the progression of inflammatory skin damages, leading to inhibited activation of NF-κB signaling and expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. (molcells.org)
  • Research on the use of plant extracts to protect against radiation exposure is not widely known, however the low toxicity and minimal side effects of many plant products are well known in both western science and traditional medicine. (tfljournal.org)
  • Two major health concerns are related to the use of DU in military applications: heavy-metal toxicity effects and radiation effects. (health.mil)
  • Cardioprotective effect of saffron extracts against acute doxorubicin toxicity in isolated rabbit hearts submitted to ischemia-reperfusion injury. (sciendo.com)
  • use of alcohol and/or drugs, use of tobacco products, sexually transmitted infection counseling and genetic risk counseling for breast and ovarian cancer. (exxonmobilfamily.com)
  • Some people use Panax ginseng to treat breast cancer and prevent ovarian cancer , liver cancer , lung cancer , and skin cancer . (emedicinehealth.com)
  • Nutr.Most cancers 1992;17(1):77-83. (fairpeel.com)
  • Back and all reported workplace injuries and illnesses involving order selectors at two grocery warehouses studied by NIOSH, 1987-1992. (iloencyclopaedia.org)
  • While the total injuries at Warehouse A show a slight decline, they actually increase at Warehouse B. But the back injuries, with the exception of 1992 at Warehouse B, are both quite stable and significant. (iloencyclopaedia.org)
  • 1993. Protective effects of chlorogenic acid, curcumin and beta-carotene against gamma-radiation-induced in vivo chromosomal damage. (cdc.gov)
  • Sarma, L., and Kesavan, P. C. Protecting results of chlorogenic acid, curcumin and beta-carotene in opposition to gamma-radiation-induced in vivo chromosomal injury. (fairpeel.com)
  • Multiple preclinical studies in vitro and in vivo have proven curcumin to be effective against various cancers. (hindawi.com)
  • Saffron-Based Crocin Prevents Early Lesions of Liver Cancer: In vivo, In vitro and Network Analyses. (sciendo.com)
  • The mechanisms of radiation-induced lung injury (RILI) and the mechanisms by which mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) alleviate it. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, the mechanisms of radiation-induced bone loss at the cellular level are yet to be fully elucidated. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Case A. Cutaneous injury caused by irradiation of the chest wall to treat advanced lung cancer with metastases to the head and spine. (medscape.com)
  • Aetna considers intra-hepatic chemotherapy (infusion) medically necessary for members with liver metastases from colorectal cancer. (aetna.com)
  • Chemoembolization (CE) for other indications including palliative treatment of liver metastases from other non-neuroendocrine primaries (e.g., breast cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, melanoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, or unknown primaries) and CE of the pancreas for pancreatic cancer. (aetna.com)
  • Drug-eluting beads trans-arterial chemoembolization for leiomyosarcoma, liver metastases from colorectal cancer, and for primary and liver-dominant metastatic disease of the liver. (aetna.com)
  • Intra-hepatic chemotherapy for other indications not listed above, including treatment of liver primaries or metastases from other primaries (e.g., breast) besides colorectal cancer. (aetna.com)
  • Intra-hepatic microspheres for metastases from esophageal cancer, gallbladder cancer, uveal melanom a, liver metastases of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, and other indications not listed above. (aetna.com)
  • One-shot" arterial chemotherapy for members with liver metastases from colorectal cancer. (aetna.com)
  • 2015). Effect of saffron on liver metastases in patients suffering from cancers with liver metastases: A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. (sciendo.com)
  • These data should be considered for risk assessments of the susceptibility to Th17-driven autoimmune diseases and to colorectal cancer in humans exposed to TiO 2 from dietary sources. (nature.com)
  • People can participate if their tumor has the B7-H6 marker or if they have colorectal cancer. (ucbraid.org)
  • The Phase 2 part of this study is conducted to assess the objective response rate (ORR) of E7386 in combination with pembrolizumab (melanoma, colorectal cancer [CRC], hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC]) or of E7386 in combination with pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib (HCC) according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1. (ucbraid.org)
  • Optimal Organ for Patient-derived Xenograft Model in Pancreatic Cancer and Microenvironment that Contributes to Success. (kyoto-u.ac.jp)
  • The types of tumors in humans who are exposed to space radiation will be different from those who are exposed to low-LET radiation. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this paper, we review and present our new data of LED treatment on cells grown in culture, on ischemic and diabetic wounds in rat models, and on acute and chronic wounds in humans. (researchgate.net)
  • Radiation is the biggest threat to humans than nuclear, terrorism, or circumstances change. (undark.org)
  • Although much less radioactive than naturally occurring uranium, DU is radioactive and poses a potential health risk from internal and external radiation exposure. (health.mil)
  • This is because both enriched and natural uranium are much more radioactive than DU and, therefore, would have a greater radiation effect than would DU. (health.mil)
  • Radiation can also be produced by high energy particles that are a product of radioactive decay. (medscape.com)
  • Doctors remove as much external and internal (that which is inhaled or ingested) radioactive material as possible and treat symptoms and complications of radiation injury. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Once in the body, radioactive material may be transported to various sites, such as the bone marrow, where it continues to emit radiation, increasing the person's radiation exposure, until it is removed or emits all its energy (decays). (msdmanuals.com)
  • Many different forms of radiation have since been discovered, and applications have been developed for medical, industrial, and military use. (medscape.com)
  • As it would be unethical to expose the animals to such a degree of radiation damage, a model developing the most severe forms of radiation injuries is not the scope of this study and thus not discussed in further detail. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These waves are also called electromagnetic radiation because they radiate from the electrically charged particles. (intechopen.com)
  • Electromagnetic waves at low frequencies are referred to as electromagnetic fields and those at very high frequencies are called electromagnetic radiations ( 1 , 2 ). (intechopen.com)
  • There are four subgroups of electromagnetic radiation fields with frequency and intensity. (intechopen.com)
  • Radio waves, such as from cell phones and AM and FM radio transmitters, and visible light also are forms of electromagnetic radiation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The UV radiation is a part of the electromagnetic spectrum of solar radiation that can be divided into UVA, UVB, and UVC bands by wavelength. (molcells.org)
  • RILI can be divided into two phases-radiation pneumonitis (RP) and radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis (RIPF)-which represent acute and late phases in the development of RILI, respectively. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aetna considers percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) medically necessary for the treatment of hepatocellular cancers (HCC) without extra-hepatic spread. (aetna.com)
  • To me, the LSS is the strongest evidence out there for how minimal the actual risk of radiation is, especially at low doses. (undark.org)
  • It can also be useful in preventing osteoradionecrosis of the mandible when dental work is needed after radiation. (medscape.com)
  • Unlike the speculation about the effects of various doses of various types of radiation on which the LNT argument is based, the LSS followed 86,000 actual people - the hibakusha - the survi of atomic bombs, who were exposed to various doses of various types of radiation, both at the moment of the detonation and for weeks and months afterward via fallout. (undark.org)
  • Repeated and chronic exposure to UV radiation induces photodamage in the skin, resulting in clinical, histological, and functional changes in the areas of habitually sun-exposed skin. (molcells.org)
  • At the risk of generalizing these data beyond their context, by any reckoning, the magnitude of recordable injury and illness percentages in these warehouses are quite significant and considerably higher than the aggregate data for the industry as a whole for all job classifications. (iloencyclopaedia.org)
  • We enrolled arriving international air travelers in a severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 genomic surveillance program. (cdc.gov)
  • In its most severe form late radiation injuries of the head and neck can progress to cutaneous fistulas, trismus, pathologic fractures and osteoradionecrosis [ 8 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The new guidelines are designed to reduce the incidence of pneumonia and other severe, acute lower respira- tory tract infections in acute-care hospitals and in other health-care settings (e.g., ambulatory and long-term care institu- tions) and other facilities where health care is provided. (cdc.gov)
  • The largest risks for adults who have been studied include several types of leukemia, including myeloid leukemia and acute lymphatic lymphoma as well as tumors of the lung, breast, stomach, colon, bladder and liver. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is unknown whether high-LET radiation could cause the same types of tumors as low-LET radiation, but differences should be expected. (wikipedia.org)
  • This study is open to adults with advanced solid tumors whose previous cancer treatment was not successful. (ucbraid.org)
  • For treatment of neuroendocrine cancers (i.e., carcinoid tumors and pancreatic endocrine tumors) involving the liver. (aetna.com)
  • The various approaches to setting acceptable levels of radiation risk are summarized below: Unlimited Radiation Risk - NASA management, the families of loved ones of astronauts, and taxpayers would find this approach unacceptable. (wikipedia.org)
  • The government's Nuclear Safety Commission said there might have been a continuing 'criticality,' as there continued to be high levels of radiation seven hours after the accident. (isis-online.org)
  • In this regard, radiation therapy and accidental exposure to gamma (γ)-ray radiation have been shown to inhibit bone formation and increase the risk of fractures. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Inter-sex variations are very likely due to the differences in the natural incidence of cancer in males and females. (wikipedia.org)
  • The true incidence of radiation injury to normal tissue is unknown. (medscape.com)
  • In patients who underwent cardiac fluoroscopy for percutaneous coronary intervention, Wei et al, in a retrospective study, found the resulting incidence of radiation ulcers to be 0.42% (nine out of 2124 patients). (medscape.com)
  • Therefore, we evaluated RMS incidence using data from U.S. Cancer Statistics (USCS) and survival trends using the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR), which covers 100% and 94% of the U.S. population, respectively. (cdc.gov)
  • While in space, astronauts are exposed to radiation which is mostly composed of high-energy protons, helium nuclei (alpha particles), and high-atomic-number ions (HZE ions), as well as secondary radiation from nuclear reactions from spacecraft parts or tissue. (wikipedia.org)
  • In light of the various nuclear power plant accident, military and terrorism scenarios that have entered the world consciousness over the past two generations, there is tremendous practical value to understanding how to neutralize or reduce the damaging (and lethal) effects of radiation on the body. (tfljournal.org)
  • The Associated Press , 'Radiation levels remain high after nuclear accident. (isis-online.org)
  • Therefore, many scientists have attempted to treat radiation sickness with MSCs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Treatment of animals with rosemary extract (1000 mg/ kg body wt) prior to irradiation was found to delay the onset of mortality and reduced the symptoms of radiation sickness such as ruffled hairs, lethargy, anorexia and diarrhea in comparison to radiation alone treated animals. (tfljournal.org)
  • The development of advanced molecular biodosimetry methods, those that measure biological response, such as transcriptomics, to screen large populations of radiation-exposed victims is key to improving survival outcomes during radiological mass casualty scenarios. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Preventive breast cancer genetic counseling provided by a genetic counselor to interpret the test results and evaluate treatment. (exxonmobilfamily.com)
  • Then CBSCs were subjected to 6 Gy γ-ray radiation followed by treatment with various concentrations of melatonin. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Individuals developing H-ARS or GI-ARS are considered to benefit from treatment with radiation medical countermeasures (MCMs) and have generally been the focus of research efforts for developing MCMs and for the identification of biomarkers. (biomedcentral.com)
  • As cancer therapy becomes increasingly effective, patients are living long enough to have the adverse late effects of their radiation treatment. (medscape.com)
  • Remote afterloading btachytherapy (RAB) is a medical process used in the treatment of cancer. (iloencyclopaedia.org)
  • In general terms, these data suggest that order selectors have virtually a 3 in 10 chance of experiencing a back injury involving medical treatment and/or lost time in any given year. (iloencyclopaedia.org)
  • Endpoint was six weeks after last radiation treatment, and the test group was compared to non-irradiated controls. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Acute effects are observed during or within a few weeks after treatment. (biomedcentral.com)
  • There is no known treatment to date other than administration of convalescent blood or experimental monoclonal antibodies, which both often fail. (racehorseherbal.net)
  • A marker of treatment outcome in breast cancer? (lu.se)
  • The skin is the outermost organ of the human body and is continually exposed to environmental stimuli such as solar radiation, which lead to oxidative stress and induce inflammation through increasing the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS). (molcells.org)
  • One important heat shock protein is discussed further in the blog entry HSP70 to the rescue The relatively recent blog entries Mitohormesis and Radiation hormesis define hormesis in more detail and discuss it as it relates to mitochondrial oxidative stress and stress induced by radiation. (anti-agingfirewalls.com)
  • In this study, nonhuman primates were exposed to either 12.0 Gy cobalt-60 gamma (total-body irradiation, TBI) or X-ray (partial-body irradiation, PBI) 24 h after administration of a potential radiation medical countermeasure, gamma-tocotrienol (GT3). (biomedcentral.com)
  • There may be tremendous practical value to understanding how to neutralize or reduce the damaging (and lethal) effects of radiation on the human body. (tfljournal.org)
  • The late radiation injuries largely reflect damage to vascular and connective tissue, reducing vascularity and increasing fibrosis, which may finally result in cell death [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Possible role of intravenous administration of mesenchymal stem cells to alleviate interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome in a Toll-like receptor-7 agonist-induced experimental animal model in rat. (kyoto-u.ac.jp)
  • Saffron offers protection from liver cancer. (sciendo.com)
  • Differential pathway activation was also identified across PBI and TBI, pointing towards altered molecular response for different degrees of bone marrow sparing and radiation doses. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The contribution of microgravity effects on space radiation has not yet been estimated, but it is expected to be small. (wikipedia.org)
  • The effects of changes in oxygen levels or in immune dysfunction on cancer risks are largely unknown and are of great concern during space flight. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1986. Carcinogenic effects of radiation on the human skin. (cdc.gov)
  • Regarding acute radiation injury, radiation therapy, even when properly administered, may cause adverse skin effects. (medscape.com)
  • Depending on the precise area of injury in the cell, the damage may be repaired, cause cell death, or cause delayed effects. (medscape.com)
  • This damage can lead to both acute and chronic tissue effects. (medscape.com)
  • Recently, interest has generated in developing the potential drugs of plant origin for the amelioration of radiation effects. (tfljournal.org)
  • The purpose of this investigation was to ascertain whether T. vulgaris had any cytotoxic effects on two different breast cancer cell lines. (bvsalud.org)
  • however, overexposure may result in acute and chronic health effects in the skin, eye, and immune system. (molcells.org)
  • Consequential effects are defined as persistent acute damage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Late effects are, on the other hand, typically seen after a latent period of six months or more, and may occasionally develop years after exposure to radiation [ 6 , 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Now she has I believe all the long term effects of radiation poisoning. (undark.org)
  • X-ray screening of large groups of persons for diseases of the lung and heart by means of radiography of the chest. (lookformedical.com)
  • Radiation technology focuses on delivering the radiation as precisely as possible to the tumor, nonetheless both acute and long-term damage to surrounding normal tissue may develop. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In normal wound healing, this inflammation response may subside and induce a vicious cycle of further inflammation once radiation pneumonitis happens, finally leading to the poor prognosis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Among cancer of LDL and inhibit SMC and EC proliferation, poten- patients, there was a delayed cancer onset for those who tially reducing the risk of arteriosclerosis. (gotomydoctor.com)
  • Materials and Methods: Ozone therapy administration by a combination of direct intravenous gas administration, rectal gas administration and ozonized water was administered to three patients with known acute EVD, one with apparent acute infection, and one case of extremely high risk. (racehorseherbal.net)
  • Studies are being conducted on populations accidentally exposed to radiation (such as Chernobyl, production sites, and Hiroshima and Nagasaki). (wikipedia.org)
  • Radiation protection is at a cross-road after radiation incidents and unacceptable tragedies such as those at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. (tfljournal.org)
  • LED produced improvement of greater than 40% in musculoskeletal training injuries in Navy SEAL team members, and decreased wound healing time in crew members aboard a U.S. Naval submarine. (researchgate.net)
  • This study provides insight into radiation-induced changes in jejunal transcriptional profiles, supporting the investigation for the identification of biomarkers for radiation injury and countermeasure efficacy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The NHP model is considered the gold standard of animal models for developing radiation MCMs, and identifying and validating biomarkers for radiation injury and countermeasure efficacy [ 15 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This agent is being developed as a radiation MCM for H-ARS following the US FDA Animal Rule since the efficacy of such agents cannot be investigated in a clinical setting under phase II and phase III due to ethical reasons [ 14 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Applications in clinical radiology and radiation protection. (lu.se)
  • All four radiation MCMs currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) are radiomitigators for H-ARS, which are for use after radiation exposure but before the onset of symptoms [ 5 , 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • These studies show strong evidence for cancer morbidity as well as mortality risks at more than 12 tissue sites. (wikipedia.org)
  • A study published in Scientific Reports looked over 301 U.S. astronauts and 117 Soviet and Russian cosmonauts, and found no measurable increase in cancer mortality compared to the general population, as reported by LiveScience. (wikipedia.org)
  • the lifetime cancer mortality rate in the entire group went up slightly less than 1% compared to 23,000 unexposed Japanese followed as a control group. (undark.org)
  • This same study demonstrated a mortality rates from coronary heart disease was ob- decreased relative risk for cancer of 0.54 for men, 0.57 served. (gotomydoctor.com)
  • Another variable is the additional risk for cancer of the breast, ovaries and lungs in females. (wikipedia.org)
  • On the 31st day of the experimental procedure, both ovaries were harvested for histologic (hematoxylen and eosin and Masson trichrom), biochemical (ELISA and AMH, MDA, SOD, and CAT analyses), and comet evaluation. (bvsalud.org)
  • The common pathway of radiation injury to tissue, regardless of the source of the radiation, is interaction of the radiation energy with DNA that causes structural damage to the DNA. (medscape.com)
  • Changes in the jejunal transcriptomic profiles in GT3-treated and irradiated animals were compared to healthy controls to assess the extent of radiation damage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Penetrating injury from hammering with subtle ocular damage. (wustl.edu)
  • The present study demonstrated that PGG protected from skin damage induced by UVB radiation, and thus, may be a potential candidate for the prevention of environmental stimuli-induced inflammatory skin damage. (molcells.org)
  • Solar radiation is one of the most important environmental factors leading to skin damage. (molcells.org)