Handbook of Radiobiology
Author:   Thayalan Kuppusamy
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
ISBN:  

9789386107435


Pages:   204
Publication Date:   30 November 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Handbook of Radiobiology


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Radiobiology, also known as radiation biology, is a field of clinical and basic medical sciences that involves the study of the action of ionising radiation on living things. This handbook is a complete guide to radiobiology for postgraduate students. Beginning with an overview of human biology and radiation physics, the following chapters explain the interaction of radiation with cells, its beneficial damage to cancer cells, and adverse effects on normal cells and organs. The final sections of the book cover time, dose and fractionation models, and radiation safety and protection. Enhanced by images and tables, this useful reference text is presented in a logical format with simple terms to assist learning and understanding. Key Points Complete guide to radiobiology for postgraduate students Covers beneficial damage to cancer cells and adverse effects on normal cells Explains time, dose and fractionation models Logical, easy to understand format

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Author:   Thayalan Kuppusamy
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.420kg
ISBN:  

9789386107435


ISBN 10:   9386107430
Pages:   204
Publication Date:   30 November 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Human Biology Radiation Physics Interaction of Radiation with Cell Cell Survival Curves Modification of Cell Survival Biological Effects of Radiation Normal Tissue Reactions of Radiation Biological Basis of External Beam Radiotherapy Biological Basis of Brachytherapy Time, Dose and Fractionation Models Radiation Safety and Protection Index

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Thayalan Kuppusamy MPhil PhD Consultant Medical Physicist, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai; Professor (Retired), Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India  

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