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Large collection of 'radiation-related' links (not all of them very radiation-related) from all over, organized by country. Also a technical paper on technological enhancement of natural radioactivity (TENORM).
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Useful Radiation Safety Sites and References : Directory of websites with information on radiation safety, (both ionizing and non-ionising); advice on radiation protection; and links to UK legislation.
University of Illinois Radiation Safety : Provides resources, training information, faqs and online safety manual.
Radiation Information Network : Idaho State University site provides information on radiation and its effects and the professions of Radiation Protection.
Technologically-Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) : Extensive source of information on natural radioactivity in the environment, as well as on issues related to NORM waste materials.
Radnet : Information about past releases and dispersion of radionuclides in the biosphere.
Radiation Safety Resources : Resources in health physics and radiation safety. Focus on radiation cleanup standards and risk of low level radiation.
Radiation Injury : Overview and fact sheet from the Merck Manual Home Edition.
Radiation Effects Research Foundation : Private, nonprofit Japanese foundation, supported by the U.S. and Japan governments, that conducts research and studies on the effects of radiation exposure on humans with a view toward contributing to the maintenance of the health and welfare of atomic-bomb survivors and to the enhancement of the health of all people. Laboratories in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
NukeWorker.com : Discussion, study materials, and employment information for workers in the nuclear power industry, primarily geared towards Health Physics Technician / Radiological Control Technicians (RCT).
Radiation and Life : Short introduction to the subject.
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World first as swine flu found in US cat (AFP)
AFP - Vets in the US state of Iowa said Wednesday that a household cat had tested positive for swine flu -- the first known case in the world of the new pandemic strain spreading to the feline population. |
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Health Tip: Screening for Cancer (HealthDay)
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) --
The best way to get a good prognosis when it comes to cancer is to get
diagnosed as early as possible -- and that's where cancer screening tests
come in. |
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Nick Jonas: Livin' the Dream Despite Diabetes (HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- In November 2005, Nick Jonas was
only 13, but on the cusp of living a life that most people just dream
about. He and his brothers had landed a recording contract and were
touring from city to city when his family noticed that something was
wrong. |
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