Handbook of Radiobiology - Softcover

Kuppusamy, Thayalan

 
9789386107435: Handbook of Radiobiology
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9386107430 ISBN 13: 9789386107435
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

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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About the Author

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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Publisher
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9386107430
ISBN 13 
9789386107435
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
204