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OverviewRadiobiology, also known as radiation biology, is a field of clinical and basic medical sciences that involves the study of the action of ionising radiation on living things. This handbook is a complete guide to radiobiology for postgraduate students. Beginning with an overview of human biology and radiation physics, the following chapters explain the interaction of radiation with cells, its beneficial damage to cancer cells, and adverse effects on normal cells and organs. The final sections of the book cover time, dose and fractionation models, and radiation safety and protection. Enhanced by images and tables, this useful reference text is presented in a logical format with simple terms to assist learning and understanding. Key Points Complete guide to radiobiology for postgraduate students Covers beneficial damage to cancer cells and adverse effects on normal cells Explains time, dose and fractionation models Logical, easy to understand format Full Product DetailsAuthor: Thayalan KuppusamyPublisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Imprint: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Weight: 0.420kg ISBN: 9789386107435ISBN 10: 9386107430 Pages: 204 Publication Date: 30 November 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsHuman Biology Radiation Physics Interaction of Radiation with Cell Cell Survival Curves Modification of Cell Survival Biological Effects of Radiation Normal Tissue Reactions of Radiation Biological Basis of External Beam Radiotherapy Biological Basis of Brachytherapy Time, Dose and Fractionation Models Radiation Safety and Protection IndexReviewsAuthor InformationThayalan Kuppusamy MPhil PhD Consultant Medical Physicist, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai; Professor (Retired), Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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