Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Non-stochastic effects: compatibility with present ICRP recommendations.

S B Field, A C Upton

    International Journal of Radiation Biology and Related Studies in Physics, Chemistry, and Medicine
    |July 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Ionizing radiation and aging.

    Project report. USAF School of Aviation Medicine·2014
    Same author

    Late somatic effects of internally deposited radioisotopes.

    Project report. USAF School of Aviation Medicine·2014
    Same author

    Chemical protection of the mouse against leukemia induction by x-rays.

    Project report. USAF School of Aviation Medicine·2014
    Same author

    Comments on the article 'Defining hormesis', by EJ Calabrese and LA Baldwin.

    Human & experimental toxicology·2002
    Same author

    Vortex configurations, matching, and domain structure in large arrays of artificial pinning centers.

    Physical review letters·2002
    Same author

    Radiation hormesis: data and interpretations.

    Critical reviews in toxicology·2001

    The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations primarily focus on stochastic radiation effects like cancer. This paper reviews the compatibility of current ICRP guidelines with non-stochastic radiation effects.

    Area of Science:

    • Radiological Protection
    • Radiation Biology
    • Health Physics

    Background:

    • Current International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations are predominantly based on stochastic effects of ionizing radiation.
    • Stochastic effects include cancer induction and heritable effects.
    • A recent ICRP report explored the compatibility of existing recommendations with non-stochastic effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the findings regarding the compatibility of ICRP recommendations with non-stochastic effects.
    • To provide an overview of the considerations for non-stochastic effects in radiation protection.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of a recent International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) report.
    • Synthesis of information concerning stochastic and non-stochastic effects.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of the alignment between current ICRP guidelines and non-stochastic effects.

    • Main Results:

    • The ICRP's current framework is largely centered on stochastic outcomes.
    • Consideration of non-stochastic effects necessitates a review of existing protection principles.
    • The compatibility assessment highlights areas for potential refinement in radiation protection standards.

    Conclusions:

    • The existing ICRP recommendations require careful consideration in the context of non-stochastic effects.
    • Further evaluation may be needed to ensure comprehensive radiation protection against all types of radiation-induced harm.
    • This summary underscores the importance of addressing both stochastic and non-stochastic effects in radiological protection frameworks.