Thyroid cancer risk to children calculated
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The risk of thyroid cancers in children following exposure to iodine-131 has been re-evaluated using the original measurements taken in 1986. Doses received by children less than three years old were five times that received by adults. The child dose in the evacuated population was about 20 times that received by adults. The incidence of thyroid cancer in southern Ukraine for 9-18 year olds grew by 70% between 1986-1988 and 1991-1995. This is thought to reflect increased thyroid surveillance as well as radiation from Chernobyl.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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In praise of the 'brain drain'
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The benefits and drawbacks of the loss of talents to the countries and professions are discussed. The research has shown that the community is likely to gain from immigrant talents, both financially and intellectually.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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Time to make haste: Scientists with a busy schedule must free up time to develop professionally in a fast-moving sector
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The article presents ten important points for scientists to develop their careers professionally.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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