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Uranium Toxicity

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Uranium Toxicity
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Course: WB 1524
CE Original Date: May 6, 2009
CE Renewal Date: May 6, 2012
CE Expiration Date: May 6, 2014
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Cover Page Key Concepts About This and Other Case Studies in Environmental Medicine How to Apply for and Receive Continuing Education Credit Acknowledgments Disclaimer and Disclosure	What Is the Biological Fate of Uranium in the Body? Learning Objectives Introduction Inhalation Exposure Ingestion Exposure Fate of Ingested Uranium Key Points Progress Check
How to Use This Course Introduction Available Versions Instructions Instructional Format Learning Objectives	How Does Uranium Induce Pathogenic Changes? Learning Objectives Introduction Mechanisms Primary Sites Affected Carcinogenicity Key Points Progress Check
Initial Check Instructions Case Initial Check Questions Initial Check Answers	What Are the Physiological Effects of Uranium Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Nephrotoxicity in Experimental vs. Non-experimental Settings Health Effect Differences between Children and Adults Key Points Progress Check
What Is Uranium? Learning Objectives Definition Where Found Milling and Radioactive Wastes Three Types of Natural Uranium Processing Natural Uranium Enriched Uranium Depleted Uranium Key Points Progress Check	Clinical Assessment Learning Objectives Introduction Exposure History Medical History Physical Exam Biomarkers of Exposure and Effect Differential Diagnosis Key Points Progress Check
Where Is Uranium Found? Learning Objectives Introduction The Natural Environment Industrial Processes DOE and Civilian Reactor Sites Key Points Progress Check	How Should Patients Exposed to Uranium Be Treated and Managed? Learning Objectives Introduction If Overexposure is Suspected or Known Monitoring Treatment Instructions to Patients Key Points Progress Check
What Are the Routes of Exposure for Uranium? Learning Objectives Introduction Ingestion Inhalation Dermal Key Points Progress Check	Sources of Additional Information Uranium Specific Information Clinical Resources General Environmental Health Information
Who Is at Risk of Exposure to Uranium? Learning Objectives Introduction Past Occupational Exposures Past Paraoccupational Exposures Current Occupational Exposures Direct Domestic Exposures Background Exposures Key Points Progress Check	Assessment and Posttest Instructions Introduction Online Instructions Posttest Relevant Content
What are the Standards and Regulations for Uranium Exposure? Learning Objectives Introduction Workplace Standards Environmental Standards Key Points Progress Check	Literature Cited References

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