Some of the effects that radiation has on a human body are shown below. Eyes High doses can cause cataracts. Thyroid Radioactive iodine can build up and cause cancer, particularly during growth.

SINCE the cost of radioactive iodine being used in New Zealand is increased by air-freight charges and radioactive decay during transit to about four times that obtaining in the United Kingdom ...

Eyes High doses can cause cataracts. Thyroid Radioactive iodine can build up and cause cancer, particularly during growth. Lungs Breathing in radioisotopes can damage DNA. Stomach Radioactive ...

More severe symptoms develop with time as the effects of the incorporated ionizing ... when the patient's history of having received radioactive iodine is factored into the patient's clinical ...

With two nuclear power plants within its borders, the Region of Durham believes it’s always prudent to be prepared in the ...

The two major steps of iodine ... when a high radiation dose can be delivered (in patients with high uptake and retention of radioiodine) and when tumor foci are sensitive to the effects of ...

In the event of a nuclear catastrophe, taking iodine can help to protect against some types of radiation exposure. During a such an event, radioactive iodine can be released into the environment.

This report describes the effects of an ovulatory suppressant, hereafter referred to as norethynodrel compound, ∥ which significantly increases levels of protein-bound iodine and reduces the red ...