Overview

This book discusses research into the biological effects of low level exposure (BELLE) to radiation. A brief history of the research to date is provided, followed by detailed studies which include research into transformed human cells and the potential for controlling toxicity by diet. The author also discusses what can be learned from epidemiologic studies of people exposed to low doses of radiation and certain positive health effects which have been discovered.

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Author:   Edward J. Calabrese ,  Bernard L. Cohen ,  Mary Kay Stein ,  George E. Milo (Ohio State University)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9781566700931

ISBN 10:   1566700930
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   19 May 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Historical, Philosophical, Conceptual Foundations of BELLE Research: Includes four chapters of introductory material. Biological Effects of Low Level Exposure to Chemicals: Nonmonotonic Dose-Response Relationships in Toxicological Studies. Biostatistical Approaches to Low Level Exposures. Responses in Humans to Low Level Exposures. Cellular and Molecular Foundations of Hormetic Mechanisms. Modulation of Toxicity by Diet: Implications for Response at Low Level Exposures. Biological Effects of Low Level Exposure to Radiation: What Can be Learned from Epidemiologic Studies of Persons Exposed to Low Doses of Radiation? Positive Health Effects of Low Level Radiation in Human Populations. Test of the Linear-No Threshold Theory of Radiation Carcinogenesis. Bayesian Estimation of Incidence Change-Points in Low Dose Experimental and Epidemiologic Studies. Radiation-Induced Carcinogenesis: Paradigm Considerations. Stress Proteins and Radiation. Adaptive Responses After Exposure to Low Dose Radiation. BELLE Conference Perspectives and Summary: Synopsis of the BELLE Conference on Chemicals and Radiation. New Perspectives on Dose-Response Relationships and Low Level Exposures. BELLE Conference: A Summary. Appendix. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations. List of Contributors. Index.

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