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Biological indicators for the identification of ionizing radiation exposure in humans.
Expert review of molecular diagnostics - 1 Jul 2001
Amundson S A, Bittner M, Meltzer P, Trent J, Fornace A J
Abstract excerpt
While the effects of acute high-dose irradiation are well-documented, less is known about the effects of low level chronic radiation exposure. Physical dosimetry cannot always be relied upon, so dose estimates and determination of past radiation exposure must often be based upon biological indicators. Some of the established methods used in the assessment of nuclear accidents are reviewed here, including...
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