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

[Thyroid diseases after Chernobyl accident]

S Nagataki1

  • 11st Department of Internal Medicine, Nagasaki University School of Medicine.

Rinsho Byori. the Japanese Journal of Clinical Pathology
|April 1, 1993
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

Inhibition of Fas antigen-mediated apoptosis of rheumatoid synovial cells in vitro by transforming growth factor beta 1.

Arthritis and rheumatism·1996
Same author

High-dose but not low-dose dexamethasone impairs glucose tolerance by inducing compensatory failure of pancreatic beta-cells in normal men.

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism·1996
Same author

[Production and metabolism of prostaglandin D2 by cultured chick retinal pigment epithelial cells].

Nippon Ganka Gakkai zasshi·1996
Same author

[Anterior chamber dimensions in patients with angle-closure glaucoma measured by an anterior eye segment analysis system].

Nippon Ganka Gakkai zasshi·1996
Same author

Long exposure to high glucose concentration impairs the responsive expression of gamma-glutamylcysteine synthetase by interleukin-1beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in mouse endothelial cells.

The Journal of biological chemistry·1996
Same author

MR imaging of the parotid gland in Sjögren's syndrome: a proposal for new diagnostic criteria.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1996
Same journal

[The Role of Laboratory Medicine in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation "Echocardiogram"].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·2019
Same journal

[The Significance of Pulmonary Function Testing Before and After Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·2019
Same journal

[Blood Transfusion Inspection].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·2019
Same journal

[The Role of Clinical Laboratory Technicians at Bone Marrow Transplantation : Blood Test].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·2019
Same journal

[The Foundation of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and the Role of Clinical Laboratory Tests in This Field].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·2019
Same journal

[How to Interpret Data from Routine Laboratory Tests].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology·2019
See all related articles

Radioactive iodine exposure from nuclear events poses risks to thyroid glands. This study investigates radiation effects on thyroid disease by assessing dose-response relationships in populations exposed to atomic bomb testing and nuclear accidents.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Radiation Biology

Context:

  • Radioactive iodine (¹³¹I) is a significant byproduct of atomic bomb testing and nuclear power plant accidents.
  • Thyroid glands are particularly susceptible to both internal radiation from ingested ¹³¹I and external radiation from fallout.
  • Radiation-induced thyroid diseases can have long-term health implications, necessitating reliable monitoring methods.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the correlation between radiation dose and the prevalence of thyroid diseases.
  • To establish accurate diagnostic methods and radiation dose calculations for affected individuals.
  • To conduct a large-scale epidemiological survey of thyroid abnormalities in populations exposed to radiation.

Summary:

  • A collaborative project involving Nagasaki University and research centers in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine was established to study radiation effects on thyroid health.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The study aims to examine over 50,000 children within five years, employing standardized protocols including ultrasonography and biochemical analyses.
  • Key objectives include precise diagnosis, accurate radiation dose assessment, and analysis of dose-response relationships for thyroid diseases.

    • Impact:

    • The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the long-term health consequences of radiation exposure from nuclear incidents.
    • This research will inform public health policies and radiation protection strategies.
    • Establishing a clear link between radiation dose and thyroid disease will aid in risk assessment and management for exposed populations.