Nuclear techniques in the detection and management of cancer

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Piyasena, R.D.; Cuaron, A.; Nofal, M. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Life Sciences) | Cancer is a major health problem of our times. Expectations that a single causative agent - and thus a single cure - would be identified have now been dispelled and current medical opinion favours the view that each cancer is unique and needs an individual approach. Significant ... Read more »

Southeast Asia: The IAEA's role in training nuclear medicine professionals

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Morris, J. (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown (Australia). Dept. of Nuclear Medicine) | It is now some two decades ago that early versions of nuclear medicine procedures became firmly established in the Southeast Asian region. Since then, there has been steady progress. To this day, diagnostic procedures, the supply of radiopharmaceuticals, and the standard of ... Read more »

Nuclear medicine in developing countries

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Kremenchuzky, S.; Degrossi, O.J | The economic crisis through which developing countries are passing means that every field of endeavour must adapt to new realities imposed by each particular's country's situation. Public health is no exception, although it is obviously a priority field in view of the ... Read more »

Thermonuclear fusion: Progress in a multinational project under IAEA auspices

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Banner, D. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Physical and Chemical Sciences); Haubenreich, P | Since 1987, the IAEA has been actively involved in multinational co-operation for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project. By the end of 1990 the four-party teamwork had produced a conceptual design of an entire plant and a clear picture of how ITER ... Read more »

Nuclear energy for heat applications

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Barnert, H. (Forschungszentrum Juelich GmbH (Germany, F.R.)); Krett, V.; Kupitz, J. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Nuclear Power) | Nuclear energy has become a valuable energy source with important environmental benefits, but yet only part of its potential is being realized. The technology can play an even greater role in assuring adequate energy supplies by producing both electricity and heat for ... Read more »

Radiation processing of natural rubber latex

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Makuuchi, K. (Japan Atomic Energy Research Inst., Takasaki, Gunma (Japan). Takasaki Radiation Chemistry Research Establishment); Markovic, V. (International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). Div. of Physical and Chemical Sciences) | Significant progress has been made in the last 5 years in developing new rubber material using radiation technology that holds important benefits for industries in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. A driving force behind its development has been co-ordinated research through an ... Read more »

Sweden: Nuclear power policy and public opinion

1991 - Volume 33, Issue 1 | by Wikdahl, C.E. (Energiforum AB, Stocksund (Sweden)) | More favourable attitudes toward nuclear power are emerging in Sweden. Towards the end of February 1991, the Swedish Government published a draft bill which represents a reappraisal of nuclear power ... Read more »