Essays on Radioactive Material

Movie Review: THX-1138

THX-1138, the main character in the film THX-1138, works as a magnum operator in cell 94107. He was literally created to manipulate the magnum along with other people in his society. In general, the THX-1138 movie is one of the best films that the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas, has ever scripted and directed. In 1976, Lucas produced Electronic Labyrinth: THX-113: 4EB, a short film that won various awards and introduced Lucas to movie fans globally (“George Lucas Biography”). The success of Electronic Labyrinth impressed the director of The Godfather, Frances Coppela, who urged Warner Brothers to provide ...

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) have been emerged as one of biggest threats to the humanity in recent times. WMD are weapons that have very devastating effects on humans and can damage buildings or other human made structures substantially. There are several types of destructive weapons including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, biological weapons and radiological that are known as WMD’S. These weapons are a major concern for politicians, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, army officials and make up a big threat to United States of America. US is on the top in hit list of terrorists and one major concern is ...

Introduction

The urinary system is the filter mechanism used for flushing out toxic wastes and excess water out of the human body. Consisting of the two kidneys, the bladder, ureters and the urethra, the urinary system helps not only in discharging wastes from the body but also helps in regulating blood pressure and blood volume. The kidneys are two bean shaped organs positioned near the middle of the back on both sides of the spinal column. The kidneys produce urine by processing around 200 quarts of blood every day, and the amount of urine varies among individuals depending on the ...

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of death and it`s because it is a silent killer and there is only a five year survival rate of 4 percent of the patients. Before the primary tumor is detected, metastasis has already spread to other parts. The current treatment options involve the removal of the tumor then followed by chemotherapy or radio therapy and the use of drops like Gemcitabine and Erlotinib. There are different types of metastasis therefore there are other treatment alternatives to be sought after hence the option of radioactive listeria monocytogene which is a bacteria used as a ...

Nuclear medicine is a technique used in diagnosing and treating diseases using small amounts of radioactive materials. The technique utilizes the radioactive decay process and relies on radionuclides which are described as radioactive isotopes that can be traced by a gamma camera connected to a computerized system. The amounts of radionuclides introduced into the body is carefully selected to ensure that it only offers the accurate diagnosis and treatment results without exposing the patient to levels of radioactive material that would be harmful to them (Nuclear Medicine). These radionuclides are introduced in the body through several methods. It can be done through ...

- Introduction The CPU is an important component of a computer. Much of the data that is fed on a given computer is stored in the Central Processing Unit. Considering the importance of the CPU, the production of this computer component should be well throughout in terms of how it meets consumer demand, and its long-term effects to the environment. Computers like other types of machinery pollute the environment through the emission of ionized radiations that have been believed to cause cancer. In addition, computers contain substances such as mercury which makes it difficult to effectively dispose old computers due ...

Introduction

Today nuclear reactors and any explosions known to be closely related to nuclear power are most fear across the globe due to their known adverse effects that can last for decades. Across the globe, there have been several nuclear blasts, which have left many people disabled and living in dysfunctional families. Reporters who have witnessed such occurrences in history note that these are sad happening that can render a whole region “uninhabitable” for a long time (Walker 1). The Three Mile Island accident marked history in 1979 as one of the worst nuclear accident in the history of nuclear power. In ...

Introduction

Hydraulic is a term used in oil exploration to refer to the proliferation of fractures in a layer of rock. Hydraulic fracturing employs the use of a pressurized fluid to propagate the fractures on the layer of rock. This is referred to as induced hydraulic fracturing. Conversely, some hydraulic fractures can occur naturally devoid of interference from man. Good examples of these are veins and dykes that occur on layers of rock beneath the earth’s surface. These dykes and veins provide conduits along which petroleum and gas from source rocks can seep in through to reservoir rocks. Through induced hydraulic ...

This paper limits itself to the discussion of Radiation Therapy and its application in the medical field. It highlights the meaning of Radiation Therapy, its types, the treatment process, and the side effects. Furthermore, it examines the current and future trends in Radiation Therapy in addition to evaluating the sustainability of pursuing a career and related opportunities in RT. Finally yet important, it concludes that radiation therapy and associated technologies is a fundamental application in the medical field such that its absence will mean continuous spread of cancerous cells.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy is a cancer treatment procedure, which involves the using high radiation ...