Rational Policy, Irrational Science
Medical Radiation Safety: Rational Policy, Irrational Science In general, it is difficult to summarize the state of knowledge in an entire field in a brief editorial. But the sum of our knowledge about...
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In this issue of The American Journal of Medicine, Yamada et al found no effects on the decline in cognitive function among atomic bomb survivors exposed at or after adolescence. In recent years,...
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Background The objective of this study was to investigate radiation effects on longitudinal pre-dementia cognitive decline among participants who developed dementia as well as on those who did not...
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To the Editor: Radiation heart disease is associated with a high level of morbidity and mortality. Its natural history is not well understood. Its management is difficult. We report a case of radiation...
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