National nurse readiness for radiation emergencies and nuclear events: A systematic review of the literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2018.10.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Little is known regarding the capacity of U.S. nurses to respond following a large-scale radiation release, despite its relevance to our National Security Strategy. PURPOSE To conduct a systematic review of the literature to… read more here.
Keywords: nurse readiness; nuclear events; systematic review; emergencies nuclear ... See more keywords
Time-course analysis of nuclear events during conjugation in the marine ciliate Euplotes vannus and comparison with other ciliates (Protozoa, Ciliophora)
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DOI: 10.1080/15384101.2018.1558871
Abstract: ABSTRACT Ciliates represent a morphologically and genetically distinct group of single-celled eukaryotes that segregate germline and somatic functions into two types of nuclei and exhibit complex cytogenetic events during the sexual process of conjugation, which… read more here.
Keywords: euplotes vannus; nuclear events; sexual process; time course ... See more keywords
Readiness for Radiological and Nuclear Events among Emergency Medical Personnel
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2017.00202
Abstract: Background Among medical providers, even though radiological and nuclear events are recognized as credible threats, there is a lack of knowledge and fear about the medical consequences among medical personnel which could significantly affect the… read more here.
Keywords: radiological nuclear; nuclear events; knowledge; medical personnel ... See more keywords
Differences in the Awareness and Knowledge of Radiological and Nuclear Events Among Medical Workers in Japan
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.808148
Abstract: Background Previous research revealed a lack of comfort and knowledge regarding nuclear and radiological events among medical staff. We investigated the awareness and knowledge of radiological and nuclear events among the Japanese medical staff by… read more here.
Keywords: awareness knowledge; knowledge radiological; events among; among medical ... See more keywords
Computational modeling of first responders' willingness to accept radiation exposure during radiological or nuclear events.
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DOI: 10.5055/ajdm.2022.0424
Abstract: Since the events of 9/11, a concerted interagency effort has been undertaken to create comprehensive emergency planning and preparedness strategies for the management of a radiological or nuclear event in the US. These planning guides… read more here.
Keywords: radiological nuclear; computational modeling; first responders; radiation ... See more keywords