Point/Counterpoint. Low-dose radiation as a treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia: A threat or real opportunity?

(2020) Point/Counterpoint. Low-dose radiation as a treatment for COVID-19 pneumonia: A threat or real opportunity? Med Phys. pp. 3773-3776. ISSN 0094-2405 (Print) 0094-2405

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Abstract

Low‐dose radiation is known to induce anti‐inflammatory responses and has been historically used for treating infectious diseases such as pneumonia. As the outbreak of COVID‐19 continues globally and effective treatment methods are lacking, low‐dose radiation has drawn increasing attention recently. While some are optimistic about the clinical adoption of low‐dose radiation for the treatment of COVID‐19, others have significant concerns about its effectiveness and safety. This is the premise debated in this month's Point/Counterpoint.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: COVID-19/*complications/epidemiology Humans Pandemics Pneumonia/*complications/*radiotherapy *Radiation Dosage Radiotherapy Dosage
Subjects: WC Communicable Diseases > WC 500-590 Virus Diseases
WN Radiology. Diagnostic Imaging > WN 250-250.6 Radiotherapy
Divisions: Cancer Prevention Research Center
Page Range: pp. 3773-3776
Journal or Publication Title: Med Phys
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 47
Number: 9
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.14367
ISSN: 0094-2405 (Print) 0094-2405
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/13252

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