The scientific issues related to radiation and associated health effects are complex and may be confusing for persons not professionally involved with them. The topics are even more complicated in the ...

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Radioactivity is the spontaneous transformation of unstable atomic nuclei accompanied by the emission of ionizing radiation, typically in the form of alpha particles (helium-4 nuclei), beta particles ...

Radioactivity is the spontaneous transformation of unstable atomic nuclei accompanied by the emission of ionizing radiation, typically in the form of alpha particles (helium-4 nuclei), beta particles ...

Editor’s note: This article is published after the passing away of Rod Ewing. The draft manuscript was prepared by both authors. It has been lightly edited for style, length, and clarity. Additional ...

Historically, emergencies during the transport of radioactive material have had none or very limited radiological consequences, which have been resolved quickly. However, no matter how safe packages ...

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Radiation therapy is an important part of treatment for all stages of esophageal cancer. It is usually combined with chemotherapy. Radiation therapy involves using radiation to destroy cancer cells.