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Thyroid Issues - Radiation Emergencies

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      new window AACE & ATA endorse potassium iodide for radiation emergencies Description: Discusses protective measures from absorbing radioactive iodine released during a nuclear disaster. (aace.com)
new window ATSDR -Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Description: The Hanford Community Health Project provides educational resources to those concerned about past exposure to radioactive iodine (I-131) released from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. (hanfordhealth.info)
new window HealthDay - No Cancer Link to Nuclear Site Found Description: People who were exposed to radioactive gas in Washington state during the Cold War have not experienced higher rates of thyroid cancer. (healthday.com)
new window Newsday.com - FDA OKs liquid thyroid drug as radiation defense Description: To prepare for a possible radiation release during a terrorist attack or nuclear accident, the FDA approved a liquid form of potassium iodide, a non-prescription drug which helps prevent thyroid cancer. (newsday.com)
new window Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies Description: FDA document providing an introduction, background, conclusions and recommendations. (fda.gov)
new window Potassium iodide pills: Protection against radiation exposure Description: Taking (KI) pills in the immediate aftermath of radioiodine exposure can prevent subsequent thyroid cancer. (cnn.com)
new window Questions and Answers about Potassium Iodide (KI) Description: Covers information relating to radioactive iodine and the thyroid gland. (thyroid.org)
new window Radium Experiment Assessment Project Description: REAP, a delphi forum that is working to promote honest and ethical evaluation of the history of Nasopharyngeal Radium Irradiation (NRI), to promote a governmental and medical response to this public health issue. (forums.delphiforums.com)
new window The Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory's Thyroid Function Study Description: Testing in Alaska Using Radioactive Iodine131 in 1996. Health effects, ethics, recommendations, informed consent elements of disclosure. (nap.edu)
 




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