Publications by authors named "Ross A Mullinax"
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is commonly used in asymptomatic screening testing, but is suboptimal for this purpose as it will identify many old persistent positives that are no longer infectious. This can result in placement of individuals that are not infectious to others into isolation. This results in substantial adverse impact to military manning and operations, without any benefit to public health.
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- This medical case report details the first recorded occurrence of skin contamination by a uranyl nitrate solution that contains highly enriched uranium (HEU).
- The report highlights the specific medical treatment protocols and management strategies required for such a case, as well as comprehensive internal dose assessment.
- It also discusses the effects of HEU on body tissues, offers insights into uranium's characteristics, and provides resources for medical professionals handling radiological contamination cases.