3 Health Risks of I-131 Exposure - National Center for …
The major health risks associated with exposure to iodine-131 (I-131) involve the thyroid gland, which concentrates this radionuclide. Assessment of the magnitude of the public-health problem posed by exposure to I-131 estimated by the National Cancer …
Iodine-131 | Radiation Emergencies - CDC
2024年4月17日 · Iodine-131 (I-131) is produced commercially for medical and industrial use. Its main purpose is to diagnose and treat cancers of the thyroid gland. Large amounts of external exposure can cause burns to the eyes and skin. Internal exposure can affect the thyroid gland, a small organ located in the neck. Half-life: 8.06 days.
I-131 Radiation Exposure from Fallout - NCI - National Cancer …
2023年2月28日 · Among the numerous radioactive substances released in fallout, there has been a great deal of concern about and study of one radioactive form of iodine--called iodine-131, or I-131. I-131 collects in the thyroid gland. People exposed to I-131, especially during childhood, may have an increased risk of thyroid disease, including thyroid cancer.
Iodine-131 - Wikipedia
Iodine-131 (131 I, I-131) is an important radioisotope of iodine discovered by Glenn Seaborg and John Livingood in 1938 at the University of California, Berkeley. [3] It has a radioactive decay half-life of about eight days. It is associated with nuclear energy, medical diagnostic and treatment procedures, and natural gas production.
2 Health Effects of I 131 Administration in Humans
The radioactive tracer iodine 131 (I131) has been used to evaluate thyroid function in humans since the 1940s. In fact, the field of nuclear medicine developed primarily from the successful use of I 131 as a probe to evaluate thyroid function.
Accidents at Nuclear Power Plants and Cancer Risk
At lower doses, ionizing radiation can cause health effects such as cardiovascular disease and cataracts, as well as cancer. It causes cancer primarily because it damages DNA, which can lead to cancer-causing gene mutations.
Radioactive Iodine - American Thyroid Association
2022年9月23日 · I-131 can be used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid cancer. This is used for either Graves’ disease or a toxic (hot) thyroid nodule. You will be asked to follow some simple radiation precautions. This is to protect others from radiation (see chart. Treatment with I-131 can cause mild pain in your neck.
Iodine 131 - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Adverse reactions with the use of 131 I include myelotoxicity, swelling and tenderness of salivary glands, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and hypothyroidism [31 C]. Safety and efficacy of radio immunotherapy (RTI) using I-131 tositumomab in treatment of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma were reported by Hadid and coworkers [32 C].
Iodine-131 Exposure - News-Medical.net
2011年5月9日 · Individuals exposed to radioactive iodine are at increased risk of particular health conditions, such as cancer of the thyroid gland. The factors that can affect the level of harm associated...
Radioactive Iodine Therapy: What It Is, Benefits & Side Effects
In RAI therapy, your thyroid takes up radioactive iodine, which kills thyroid cells using radiation. It’s a type of nuclear medicine treatment. Healthcare providers use iodine-131 for radioiodine therapy. It’s available as oral capsules, an oral drinking solution and IV injections.
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