Re: Radiation disease

[JMUCKERHEIDE@delphi.com]

Another good source with some especially good medical discussions of specific
cases and responses, and recommendations (also a little dated) is "The Medical 
Basis for Radiation Accident Preparedness", 1980, Elsevier, Proc of the
REAC/TS Int'l Conf, 1979, Karl Hubner and Shirley Fry, ORAU, Eds. 

> Hi:
> Try "Medical Radiation Biology" by D. J. Pizzarello and R. L. Witcofski
> published by Lea & Febiger, Philadelipha.  It is an old book - second
> edition published in 1982 but it covers alot of material from the medical view.
> 
> >Hello Radsafers,
> >
> >A retired physician, who is reasonably pro-nuclear but is troubled 
> >by his lack of knowledge on the subjects of safety and health 
> >implications, has asked us for some background information
> >on radiation sickness.  He is particularly interested in 
> >pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment as well as in any 
> >current research in the field.  Can anyone receommend good references 
> >suitable for a medical person?
> >
> >Please reply directly to my e-mail address 
> >a59114@generation.eskom.co.za
> >
> >Thanks & regards
> >Gina Lamparelli
> >Chief Physicist Nuclear Fuel Division
> >Eskom South Africa
> >A59114@generation.eskom.co.za
> >Tel: +27-11-800-5162
> >Fax: +27-11-800-5792
> >Standard disclaimer applies
> >
> Charles C. (Tommy) Thomas

Thanks.

Regards, Jim Muckerheide
jmuckerheide@delphi.com