Acute Radiation Syndrome in Humans
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INTRODUCTION PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Hematopoietic Syndrome Gastrointestinal Syndrome Neurovascular Syndrome DETERMINANTS OF RADIATION EFFECTS ON HUMANS Lethality Curve Influence of Trauma on LD50 Effect of Clinical Support on the LD50 Dose Effect Curve CLINICAL ASPECTS OF THE US CRITICALITY EXPERIENCE Clinical Course of the Criticality Cases CURRENT TREATMENT OF ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME Supportive Care MEDICAL ISSUES IN PATIENT MANAGEMENT SELECTED ASPECTS OF CURRENT RESEARCH SUMMARY
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