Published May, 2007
By ICRP
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Health Sciences)
Series: International Commission on Radiological Protection
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ICRP Publication 26 summarized the recommended basic system of dose limitation into three interrelated components, abbreviated as: the justification of the practice; the optimization of radiation protection; and the limits of the individual dos equivalent. This book deals with this topic.

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Published May, 2007
By ICRP
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Health Sciences)
Series: International Commission on Radiological Protection
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Provides reviews of information on the transit of materials through the alimentary tract and on radionuclide retention and absorption. This report considers data on health effects, principally to specify the target cells for cancer induction within the mucosal lining of the tract and to justify approaches taken to dose averaging within regions.

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Published April, 2007
By ICRP
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Science Ltd)
Series: International Commission on Radiological Protection
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In selecting characteristics of the representative person, three important concepts should be borne in mind: reasonableness, sustainability, and homogeneity. In this report, each concept is explained and examples are provided to illustrate their roles.

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Published October, 2006
By ICRP
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Health Sciences)
Series: International Commission on Radiological Protection
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The use of permanent radioactive implants (I-125 or Pd-103 seeds) to treat selected localised prostate cancer patients has been increasing rapidly all over the world for the last 15 years. This book deals with this topic.

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Published October, 2006
By ICRP
Publisher: Elsevier (Elsevier Health Sciences)
Series: International Commission on Radiological Protection
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A report that considers the evidence relating to cancer risk associated with exposure to low doses of low linear energy transfer radiation, and particularly doses below current recommended limits for protection of radiation workers and the general public.

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