Browsing SPH Scholarly Articles by Keyword "Radiation"
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Differential Radiosensitivity Phenotypes of DNA-PKcs Mutations Affecting NHEJ and HRR Systems following Irradiation with Gamma-Rays or Very Low Fluences of Alpha Particles
(Public Library of Science, 2014)We have examined cell-cycle dependence of chromosomal aberration induction and cell killing after high or low dose-rate γ irradiation in cells bearing DNA-PKcs mutations in the S2056 cluster, the T2609 cluster, or the ... -
Effects of definitive chemoradiation on circulating immunologic angiogenic cytokines in head and neck cancer patients
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background: Preclinical studies suggest a synergistic effect between radiation, immunotherapy and anti-angiogenic therapy, although the mechanisms are unclear. Angiogenic cytokines are known to affect the immune system, ... -
Ipilmumab and cranial radiation in metastatic melanoma patients: a case series and review
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Ipilimumab improves survival in metastatic melanoma patients. This population frequently develops brain metastases, which have been associated with poor survival and are often treated with radiation. Therefore, ... -
Leveraging public health nurses for disaster risk communication in Fukushima City: a qualitative analysis of nurses' written records of parenting counseling and peer discussions
(BioMed Central, 2014)Background: Local public health nurses (PHNs) have been recognized as the main health service providers in communities in Japan. The Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 has, however, created a major challenge for them in ... -
Nuclear war between Israel and Iran: lethality beyond the pale
(Springer Nature, 2013)Background: The proliferation of nuclear technology in the politically volatile Middle East greatly increases the likelihood of a catastrophic nuclear war. It is widely accepted, while not openly declared, that Israel has ...