News tagged with potassium iodide
Nuke crisis reignites debate on protective pills
(AP) -- The Japanese nuclear crisis has reignited a debate in the U.S. over the government's role in distributing a cheap anti-cancer drug to people living around nuclear power plants.
Mar 30, 2011 |
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So far, risk low from radiation in food in Japan
(AP) -- Radiation-tainted spinach from Japan's damaged nuclear reactors may sound scary, but here's a reality check: Even if any made it to stores there, you'd have to be Popeye to eat enough to worry.
Mar 21, 2011 |
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Radiation risks to health: A joint statement from leading scientific experts
The growing concern surrounding the release of radiation from an earthquake and tsunami-stricken nuclear complex in Japan has raised fears of radiation exposure to populations in North America from the potential plume of ...
Mar 18, 2011 |
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US detects 'minuscule' radioactivity from Japan
A radiation monitor in California detected a "minuscule" amount of an isotope from Japan's crippled nuclear power plant, officials said Friday, but insisted it was of no concern.
Mar 18, 2011 |
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In wake of Japan tragedy, pet owners cautioned against giving potassium iodide to animals
(PhysOrg.com) -- Pet owners anticipating the possible movement to the West Coast of radioactive material from Japan’s damaged nuclear power plants should not give their dogs, cats or other pets potassium iodide tablets, ...
Mar 18, 2011 |
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US boosts radiation monitoring in western states
The United States is deploying extra radiation monitors to western US outposts Alaska, Hawaii and Guam to detect any fallout from Japan's crippled nuclear plant, an official said Thursday.
Mar 17, 2011 |
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'Enormous' run on iodine pills in US: drug firm
The main US manufacturer of potassium iodide tablets has run out of stock after a massive demand generated by the Japanese nuclear crisis, the company's head said Wednesday.
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Mar 16, 2011 |
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WHO says ready to help Japan in nuclear crisis
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it was ready to help Japan, which is grappling with a nuclear emergency after some reactors were damaged by last week's deadly earthquake.
Mar 15, 2011 |
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Health experts sound warning over iodine rush
Japan's nuclear crisis has sparked panic buying of iodine pills, with online bids exceeding $500 for a single packet, but health experts hosed down the hysteria and warned the pills are of limited use. ...
Mar 15, 2011 |
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Fears of health risks rise amid Japan crisis
(AP) -- Fears about health risks rose dramatically in Japan Tuesday with news of a greater radiation release and renewed warnings to remaining residents within 20 miles to stay indoors.
Mar 15, 2011 |
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BUSM researchers encourage use of potassium iodide
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) are strongly encouraging prenatal vitamin manufacturers to use only potassium iodide and not other sources of iodine in their products. According to the researchers, ...
Feb 25, 2009 |
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