21st Century Essential Guide to Radiological Health, Medical Imaging, X-rays, Microwaves, Ultrasound, Mammography, CT Scan, Lasers, Sunlamps, Tanning Beds - FDA Documents (CD-ROM) [CD-ROM]

U.S. Government (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008

This electronic book on CD-ROM provides coverage of radiological health issues, along with a collection of documents, publications, and reference sources on other aspects of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Contents include: FDA's Role in Radiation Protection * Radiation-Emitting Products * Radiation Safety * Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) * Cabinet X-Ray Products * Cell Phones * CT (Computed Tomography) * Fluoroscopy * Lasers - Non-medical (Includes Lasers for Industrial, Scientific and * Consumer use. Also, Laser Light Shows and Laser Pointers) * Mammography * Medical Ultraviolet Lamps and Products * Medical X-Rays * Mercury Vapor Lamps * Microwave Ovens * Radiofrequency and Microwave Products Other than Microwave * Ovens (including Microwave Diathermy and Microwave Blood * Warmers) * Sunlamps and Sunlamp Products (Tanning Beds/Booths) * Surgical Lasers * Televisions and Video Display Monitors * Ultrasound Imaging * Ultrasound Products Other than Diagnostic or Therapy * Ultrasound Therapy * X-Ray & Particulate Products other than Medical Diagnostic or Cabinet * Surgical Lasers * Ultrasound Therapy * Radiation Dose Reduction * Reducing Radiation Risk from Computed Tomography * Technical Electronic Product Radiation Safety Standards Committee (TEPRSSC) * Wireless Medical Telemetry * Dental Radiography Doses and Film Speed Medical imaging refers to several different technologies that are used to view the human body in order to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions. Each type of technology gives different information about the area of the body being studied or treated, related to possible disease, injury, or the effectiveness of medical treatment. FDA is the federal agency responsible for ensuring that foods are safe, wholesome and sanitary; human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices are safe and effective; cosmetics are safe; and electronic products that emit radiation are safe. FDA also ensures that these products are honestly, accurately and informatively represented to the public.

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Some of the agency's specific responsibilities include: Biologics - product and manufacturing establishment licensing; safety of the nation's blood supply; research to establish product standards and develop improved testing methods; Cosmetics - safety; labeling; drugs; product approvals; OTC and prescription drug labeling; drug manufacturing standards; Foods - labeling; safety of all food products (except meat and poultry); bottled water; Medical Devices; premarket approval of new devices; manufacturing and performance standards; tracking reports of device malfunctioning and serious adverse reactions; Radiation-Emitting Electronic Products - radiation safety performance standards for microwave ovens, television receivers, diagnostic x-ray equipment, cabinet x-ray systems (such as baggage x-rays at airports), laser products, ultrasonic therapy equipment, mercury vapor lamps, and sunlamps accrediting and inspecting mammography facilities; Veterinary Products - livestock feeds; pet foods; veterinary drugs and devices. This CD-ROM is packed with over 47,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software - allowing direct viewing on Windows and Macintosh systems. The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. Our news and educational discs are privately compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc format makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 47600 pages
• Publisher: Progressive Management (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1422017443
• ISBN-13: 978-1422017449
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,323,374 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)