The possibility of an attack by terrorists with a radiological, chemical or biological weapon has created fear in the minds of the public and professionals alike. Some of these weapons-such as radiological weapons, certain chemicals (like mustard agents) and some biological agents (such as anthrax)-can cause mass casualties within a short period of time, as well induce long-term adverse health effects among survivors. Other agents, such as chlorine gas, may not cause mass casualties, but can create fear and negatively ...
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The possibility of an attack by terrorists with a radiological, chemical or biological weapon has created fear in the minds of the public and professionals alike. Some of these weapons-such as radiological weapons, certain chemicals (like mustard agents) and some biological agents (such as anthrax)-can cause mass casualties within a short period of time, as well induce long-term adverse health effects among survivors. Other agents, such as chlorine gas, may not cause mass casualties, but can create fear and negatively impact the economy. Some countermeasures against radiological, chemical and biological weapons are recommended, but they are not adequate. The current treatment modalities for the management of individuals exposed to one of these agents are unsatisfactory in some instances and totally ineffective in others. There are no strategies for reducing the risks of long-term adverse health effects of radiological or chemical weapons.
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Very good. xv, [1], 186 pages. Illustrations. Tables. Figures. Dr. Kedar Prasad obtained a Masters degree in Zoology from the University of Bihar, Ranchi, India, and a Ph.D. degree in Radiation Biology from the University of Iowa in 1963. Dr. Prasad received Post-doctoral training at the Brookhaven National Laboratory, and joined the Department of Radiology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center where he became Director for the Center for Vitamins and Cancer Research. Dr. Prasad was the first person in the US to earn a Ph.D. in radiation biology. In 1979, along with Dr. Cole, he was the first to show that vitamin E can be used to kill cancer cells. He demonstrated the concept that multiple antioxidants are more effective in killing tumor cells than individual antioxidants. Dr. Prasad's studies were published in journals including Science, Nature, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA. Currently, an increasing proportion of the medical, flight and military communities are exposed daily to enhanced levels of radiation, with more than 1 million people nationwide working in occupations involving radiation. Radiology technicians are subjected to x-rays, fluoroscopic procedures, digital radiography and expanded nuclear medicine applications. Airline personnel endure up to 50 times the radiological exposure of the general public due to solar flare activity and environmental factors. Exposure is so significant that the FAA classifies airline personnel and flight attendants as "radiation workers." Military personnel are at risk, including pilots flying long, high-altitude missions; technicians who maintain radiation detection instruments; and soldiers who may be in direct contact with radiation from exposure to radiological weapons. Even in small doses, these types of exposures are considered risky. Bio-Shield is composed of glutathione-elevating agents, antioxidants and specialized nutrients, which have been shown to reduce the negative effects of radiation exposure without toxic side effects, even at high doses.
