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A detailed, archival look at early radium therapy and the science behind it. This volume explains the basic principles of radioactivity and how these substances are used to treat malignant growths, with practical descriptions of devices, methods, and measurements.
It covers how radium and its emanation transform and decay, how deposits and tubes are used to deliver penetrating radiation, and how practitioners measure and monitor activity in clinical settings. The material combines theory with hands-on techniques that were part of early 20th‑century medical research.
- How radioactive substances are described and why they can destroy tumor tissue.
- Equipment and methods for collecting, purifying, and concentrating emanation for medical use.
- Ways to apply radiation to tumors, including glass and steel tubes, and dosage considerations.
- Instruments to estimate activity, detect presence, and measure radiation in clinical settings.
Ideal for readers of medical history, radiology, and the early development of radiotherapy.
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Radium, Vol. 10: March, 1918 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1918, contains a collection of scientific papers on the medical uses of radium. The author, a prominent physicist and cancer researcher, describes the methods he developed for preparing and administering radioactive substances to treat malignant disease. He also discusses the principles of radiation therapy, including the use of different types of radioactive sources and the measurement of dosage. The book provides a valuable historical perspective on the early development of radiation oncology and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities that faced researchers in this field as they sought to harness the power of radioactivity to combat cancer. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334258909_0
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