title: The practice of radiobiology in the radiologic sciences.
abstract: To effectively practice radiation protection, radiographers must understand the potential biologic effects of radiation. This article reviews the importance of a knowledge of radiobiology to the work of radiologic technologists. The author describes four specific biologic effects from radiation exposure--leukemia, thyroid cancer, breast cancer and fetal effects--and presents clinical examples that relate to current radiation protection practices and concerns.
authors.affiliation: University of Alabama at Birmingham.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Dowd
mesh_terms: D000016:Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology; D011830:Radiation Effects; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011853:Radiobiology; D011859:Radiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D011871:Radiology