Interdependent Factors of Demand-Side Rationale for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Medical Countermeasures
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2019.109
Abstract: ABSTRACT The deliberate use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) materials in war or terrorist attacks is perceived as a great threat globally. In the event of a release of CBRN agents, protection by… read more here.
Keywords: radiological nuclear; medical countermeasures; side rationale; biological radiological ... See more keywords
Breaking taboos: Why insurgents pursue and use CBRN weapons
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DOI: 10.1177/00223433211057021
Abstract: Much ado has been made about the specter of unconventional weapons in the hands of militant groups. Despite the alarmism of the policy community, the pursuit of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear capabilities by non-state… read more here.
Keywords: pursue use; radiological nuclear; biological radiological; non state ... 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