Definitions
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- noun A radioactive isotope of iodine widely used as a tracer in medical diagnosis.
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- noun physics (
medicine ) Theradioactive isotope ofiodine , 13153I, having ahalf-life of 8 days; used as amedical tracer
Etymologies
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Regarding the nuclear plants, Spiegel Online is showing a simulation of radioactive drift of I-131 (radioiodine) from the Viennese Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG).
Forbes.com: News Bruce Upbin 2011
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The amounts of radioiodine are "very low concentrations" and should have "no impact on state drinking water supplies," the Department of Public Health said in a statement.
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The levels of radioiodine that's been measured in Washington state are extremely low.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Rebekah Funk 2011
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According to Dr. McDermott, radioiodine exposure during pregnancy is contraindicated, but if there is inadvertent exposure, most likely during the first trimester, Propylthiouracil can be administered.
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Treatment usually involves a surgery to remove the lump, followed by a radioiodine pill, requiring a two to three day hospital stay because it produces some localized radioactivity.
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We have shown successful therapeutic efficacy of combined MDR shRNA and hNIS radioiodine gene therapy using an adenoviral vector system in a mouse colon cancer model.
Naturejobs - All Jobs S J Ahn 2010
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MDR1 shRNA and human NIS (hNIS) radioiodine gene therapy in a mouse colon xenograft model.
Naturejobs - All Jobs S J Ahn 2010
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Patients receiving radioiodine as treatment for thyroid cancer are especially likely to develop salivary obstructions as the radioiodine concentrates within the glands.
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"These results are in accordance with previous studies suggesting that hyperthyroidism and radioiodine therapy are associated with increased long-term vascular risk."
MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2010
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Thus, the results may not be generalizable to other populations or patients receiving radioiodine therapy.
MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2010
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