On September 5, 1996, "Nasopharyngeal Radium Irradiation:
Current Medical Issues," a live satellite videoconference, will be
broadcast to sites nationwide from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. eastern
daylight time on the Public Health Training Network. Cosponsors are
CDC, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department
of Defense, and the Association of State and Territorial Health
Officials.
From 1940 until the mid-1960s, nasopharyngeal radium
irradiation was used to treat children with chronic ear infections
and hearing loss, and World War II submariners and aviators with
otic barotrauma. An estimated 500,000-2 million persons received
the treatment.
The interactive videoconference will provide up-to-date
information on this former radiation treatment. Toll-free telephone
lines will be available for participants to ask questions about
nasopharyngeal radium irradiation, possible health effects, and
other related topics. Continuing Medical Education credits and a
variety of other continuing education credits will be available.
Additional information is available by calling (404) 332-4565
and requesting document number 564014. To register, print the
participant's name, address, daytime phone number, fax number, and
the word "NASO" and fax to (800) 553-6323. Course materials will be
sent immediately following registration.
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