Radiation and Health
This programme shows a range of ways in which ionising radiation from radioactive materials is used in medicine, for both diagnosis and treatment. The focus is on:
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the distinction between a radioactive source and the radiation it produces |
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the difference between irradiation and contamination |
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the penetrating powers of Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiation |
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the ability of radiation to damage living cells |
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the experiences of patients |
The films will be available on DVD and are broken down into easy to use chapters.
The chapters for Radiation and Health are:
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Introduction to nuclear medicine |
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Targeting and treatment of cancer |
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Positron emission tomography scanning |
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