The injuries caused by conducted energy weapons such as stun guns, shock batons, and cattle prods.
Disruption of structural continuity of the body as a result of the discharge of firearms.
Injuries resulting when a person is struck by particles impelled with violent force from an explosion. Blast causes pulmonary concussion and hemorrhage, laceration of other thoracic and abdominal viscera, ruptured ear drums, and minor effects in the central nervous system. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
Hostile conflict between organized groups of people.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Cambodia" is not a medical term that can be defined in a medical context. It is the name of a country located in Southeast Asia, known officially as the Kingdom of Cambodia. If you have any questions related to health, medicine, or science, I'd be happy to try and help answer those for you.
Works containing information articles on subjects in every field of knowledge, usually arranged in alphabetical order, or a similar work limited to a special field or subject. (From The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science, 1983)
Small-arms weapons, including handguns, pistols, revolvers, rifles, shotguns, etc.
The nettles plant family of the order Urticales, subclass Hamamelidae, class Magnoliopsida. Many have stinging hairs on stems and leaves. Flowers are small and greenish in leaf axils. The fruit is dry and one-seeded.
Persons including soldiers involved with the armed forces.
Warfare involving the use of living organisms or their products as disease etiologic agents against people, animals, or plants.
Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used to destroy large numbers of people. It includes NUCLEAR WEAPONS, and biological, chemical, and radiation weapons.
A weapon that derives its destructive force from nuclear fission and/or fusion.

Sudden cardiac arrest and death following application of shocks from a TASER electronic control device. (1/1)

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A conducted energy weapon (CEW) is a device that uses electrical current to incapacitate individuals, commonly known as a "taser." CEW injuries refer to the physical harm caused by the use of these weapons. The primary injury mechanism is the disruption of the body's electrical system, which can lead to various symptoms such as muscle contractions, pain, and potential cardiac arrest.

CEW injuries can be classified into two categories: direct and indirect. Direct injuries result from the electrical current passing through the body and include burns, puncture wounds (from probes), and nerve damage. Indirect injuries may occur due to falls or other impacts resulting from muscle contractions caused by the CEW and can include fractures, contusions, and concussions.

It is important to note that while CEWs are generally considered non-lethal, they can still pose a risk of serious injury or death, particularly when used on individuals with certain medical conditions or those under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Additionally, there is ongoing debate about the safety and effectiveness of CEWs in law enforcement and other settings.

Gunshot wounds are defined as traumatic injuries caused by the penetration of bullets or other projectiles fired from firearms into the body. The severity and extent of damage depend on various factors such as the type of firearm used, the distance between the muzzle and the victim, the size and shape of the bullet, and its velocity.

Gunshot wounds can be classified into two main categories:

1. Penetrating gunshot wounds: These occur when a bullet enters the body but does not exit, causing damage to the organs, tissues, and blood vessels along its path.

2. Perforating gunshot wounds: These happen when a bullet enters and exits the body, creating an entry and exit wound, causing damage to the structures it traverses.

Based on the mechanism of injury, gunshot wounds can also be categorized into low-velocity (less than 1000 feet per second) and high-velocity (greater than 1000 feet per second) injuries. High-velocity gunshot wounds are more likely to cause extensive tissue damage due to the transfer of kinetic energy from the bullet to the surrounding tissues.

Immediate medical attention is required for individuals with gunshot wounds, as they may experience significant blood loss, infection, and potential long-term complications such as organ dysfunction or disability. Treatment typically involves surgical intervention to control bleeding, remove foreign material, repair damaged structures, and manage infections if present.

Blast injuries are traumas that result from the exposure to blast overpressure waves, typically generated by explosions. These injuries can be categorized into primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary blast injuries.

1. Primary Blast Injuries: These occur due to the direct effect of the blast wave on the body, which can cause barotrauma to organs with air-filled spaces such as the lungs, middle ear, and gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to conditions like pulmonary contusion, traumatic rupture of the eardrums, or bowel perforation.

2. Secondary Blast Injuries: These result from flying debris or objects that become projectiles due to the blast, which can cause penetrating trauma or blunt force injuries.

3. Tertiary Blast Injuries: These occur when individuals are thrown by the blast wind against solid structures or the ground, resulting in blunt force trauma, fractures, and head injuries.

4. Quaternary Blast Injuries: This category includes all other injuries or illnesses that are not classified under primary, secondary, or tertiary blast injuries. These may include burns, crush injuries, inhalation of toxic fumes, or psychological trauma.

It is important to note that blast injuries can be complex and often involve a combination of these categories, requiring comprehensive medical evaluation and management.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "war" is not a medical term. It refers to a state of armed conflict between different nations or states or between political or social groups, usually with large-scale violence and loss of life. If you have any questions related to medicine or health, I would be happy to try to help answer them.

I apologize for any confusion, but "Cambodia" is not a medical term or concept. It is the name of a country located in Southeast Asia, bordered by Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Gulf of Thailand. The capital city of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.

If you have any questions related to healthcare, medical conditions, treatments, or other health-related topics, I would be happy to help you with those!

An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.

Firearms are not a medical condition or disease, so they do not have a medical definition. However, I can provide you with a general definition:

A firearm is a portable gun, being a weapon consisting of a tube or barrel from which shots, shells, or bullets are discharged by the action of gunpowder or other explosive. Firearms may be manual, semi-automatic, or automatic in their operation and can vary in size, shape, and capacity. They are used for various purposes, including hunting, sport shooting, self-defense, and law enforcement. It is important to note that the possession, use, and regulation of firearms are subject to laws and regulations that vary by country and jurisdiction.

I believe there might be some confusion in your question. "Urticaceae" is not a medical term, but a taxonomic category in botany. It refers to the nettle family of flowering plants, which includes around 980 species across 52 genera. Some members of this family, such as stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), can cause skin irritation and rashes, but "Urticaceae" itself is not a medical term or condition.

I apologize for any confusion, but "Military Personnel" is not a medical term. It refers to individuals who serve in the military forces of a country, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Medical terms typically refer to specific conditions, diagnoses, treatments, or anatomical features related to healthcare. If you have any questions about medical terminology or concepts, I would be happy to help clarify!

Biological warfare, also known as germ warfare, is the use of biological agents or toxins with the intent to cause disease or death in humans, animals, or plants. These agents can be spread through the air, water, or food and can include bacteria, viruses, fungi, or toxic substances produced by living organisms. The purpose of using these agents is typically to cause widespread illness, fear, and disruption. Biological warfare is considered a weapon of mass destruction and is illegal under international law.

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) is a term used in policy, military, and political discussions to describe weapons that can cause widespread destruction and loss of life. In a strict medical sense, there isn't a specific definition for WMDs. However, from a public health and emergency response perspective, WMDs typically include nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological weapons.

1. Nuclear Weapons: These are explosive devices that derive their destructive power from the release of energy due to nuclear fission or a combination of fission and fusion reactions. The blast wave, heat, and radiation generated by a nuclear explosion can cause significant loss of life, property damage, and environmental contamination.

2. Chemical Weapons: These are weapons that use toxic chemicals to cause harm or death. They include substances such as nerve agents (e.g., sarin, VX), blister agents (e.g., mustard gas), choking agents (e.g., phosgene), and blood agents (e.g., hydrogen cyanide). Exposure to these chemicals can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild irritation to severe organ damage and death, depending on the type and amount of chemical, route of exposure, and duration of exposure.

3. Biological Weapons: These are weapons that use microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) or their toxic products (toxins) to cause disease and death in humans, animals, or plants. Examples of biological agents include anthrax, smallpox, botulinum toxin, and the causative agent of plague. Biological weapons can be difficult to contain and control once released due to their ability to spread through the air, water, or contaminated surfaces.

4. Radiological Weapons: These are weapons that use radioactive materials to cause harm. A radiological dispersal device (RDD), also known as a "dirty bomb," combines conventional explosives with radioactive material. When detonated, the explosion spreads radioactive material over a wide area, contaminating surfaces and potentially causing radiation exposure to people in the vicinity.

The medical community plays a critical role in preparing for and responding to WMD incidents, including developing treatment guidelines, training healthcare professionals, and conducting research on medical countermeasures (e.g., vaccines, therapeutics) to protect against these threats.

I'm sorry for any confusion, but "nuclear weapons" is not a medical term. It falls under the field of nuclear physics and military technology. However, I can provide a general definition:

Nuclear weapons are explosive devices that derive their destructive force from nuclear reactions, either fission (splitting of heavy atomic nuclei like uranium or plutonium) or fusion (combining of light atomic nuclei like hydrogen). These reactions release enormous amounts of energy in the form of heat, light, and radiation. The explosion from a nuclear weapon can cause widespread destruction and loss of life due to the blast wave, thermal radiation, and ionizing radiation.

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An improvised explosive device (a completed and operational bomb designed to cause serious bodily injury, death, or substantial ... not originally a firearm and is adapted to expel a projectile through a smooth-bore or rifled-bore barrel by using the energy ... Other Prohibited Weapons. Prohibited weapons are defined as follows:. *An explosive weapon (any explosive or incendiary bomb, ... Expulsion for Possession of Weapons. A student shall not be in possession of any prohibited weapon at school or any school- ...
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  • Officers deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser) to place the suspect under arrest. (winnipeg.ca)
  • In the arrest, a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW), commonly called a taser, was deployed against the suspect. (reginapolice.ca)
  • Tasers or Conducted Energy Weapons (CEWs) are hand-held weapons manufactured primarily by Taser International. (karrasslaw.com)
  • According to Taser International, more than 850,000 Taser weapons have been sold since 1994 to more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies in 107 different countries and are deployed 904 times per day [2015 statistic]. (karrasslaw.com)
  • Best Stocks to Buy, No. 3: TASER International Inc. (Nasdaq: TASR) - TASER International is an Arizona-based personal defense company that specializes in conducted electrical weapons (CEWs). (moneymorning.com)
  • Police said two officers stunned Williams with a taser a total of three times as they tried to stop him, while the autopsy found injuries to his back consistent with the use of stun guns. (timesherald.in)
  • The autopsy found injuries on his back consistent with stun gun use. (wavy.com)
  • Non-lethal weapons, also called nonlethal weapons, less-lethal weapons, less-than-lethal weapons, non-deadly weapons, compliance weapons, or pain-inducing weapons are weapons intended to be less likely to kill a living target than conventional weapons such as knives and firearms with live ammunition. (wikipedia.org)
  • Similar weapons, tactics, techniques and procedures are employed by police forces domestically in riot control, prisoner control, crowd control, refugee control, and self-defense, where the terminology of "less-than-lethal" is often used. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2001, the United States Marine Corps revealed its development of a less-than-lethal energy weapon called the Active Denial System, a focused high frequency microwave device said to be capable of heating all living matter in the target area rapidly and continuously for the duration of the beam, causing transient intolerable pain but no lasting damage. (wikipedia.org)
  • Such term also includes facilities which conduct or have conducted research concerning health effects of ionizing radiation in connection with the testing under contract with the Department of Energy (or any of its predecessor agencies). (house.gov)
  • Nuclear weapons produce ionizing radiation, which can kill or sicken people who are exposed to it by causing cancer, birth defects or other genetic damage. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • Please note the ascending Order deviation if the officer reasonably believes such action (Deadly Force) is immediately necessary to protect the officer or another person from imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. (jerseycitynj.gov)
  • Striking a person's head can create "a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury. (casetext.com)
  • Relating to assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees using a deadly or dangerous weapon or inflicting bodily injury. (bop.gov)
  • For purposes of this section, the term "contractor" includes a contractor or cost reimbursement subcontractor of any tier participating in the conduct of the United States atomic weapons testing program for the Department of Energy (or its predecessor agencies, including the Manhattan Engineer District, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the Energy Research and Development Administration). (house.gov)
  • An explosion involving 123,000 lbs. of high explosive components of nuclear weapons caused minor injuries to three Atomic Energy Commission employees. (usc.edu)
  • The autopsy report listed the cause of Williams' death "as sudden cardiac arrest in the setting of cocaine intoxication, physical exertion, conducted energy weapon use, and physical restraint. (wavy.com)
  • Central Station Captain Paul Yep reports that in June, San Francisco Police Chief William Scott explained the department's plan to start deploying Tasers (known as conducted-energy devices, or CEDs) while also trying to address the concerns of the second group mentioned above. (marinatimes.com)
  • 1 2017-09-13T13:37:42-07:00 Timea Balogh a8e888c2850bb770a37479bd94c676943a4d85e4 21642 12 An explosion occurred involving 123,000 lbs of high explosive components of a nuclear weapon, causing little contamination but injuring three. (usc.edu)
  • Some day there will be an accidental explosion of a nuclear weapon, a pure accident, which has nothing whatsoever to do with military or political plans, intentions, or operations. (usc.edu)
  • Nuclear weapon testing , also, causes humanitarian harm. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • Included among those impacted by nuclear weapon testing are an estimated 700 former Canadian military personnel who participated in up to 29 American and British nuclear weapon tests to simulate nuclear wars between 1946 and 1963. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • Few nuclear-weapon states have provided much information about the harm caused by their nuclear weapons establishments. (armscontrol.org)
  • The problem is by no means at an end, even leaving aside plans in the United States and other nuclear-weapon states to make more nuclear weapons. (armscontrol.org)
  • Two officers were physically assaulted during the arrest but suffered no injuries. (winnipeg.ca)
  • To effect the arrest or to prevent the escape from custody of a person who the officer reasonably believes is attempting to escape by means of a deadly weapon, or who, by his conduct or any other means, indicates that he presents an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to others unless apprehended without delay. (hillsboroughnc.gov)
  • During the arrest, the man attempted to assault the officer and the officer deployed a conducted energy weapon (CEW). (newglasgow.ca)
  • NIOSH is the federal institute that conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths. (cdc.gov)
  • Much of the disquiet can be chalked up to the 600-metre elevated road project collapse incident on Luang Phaeng Road in Lat Krabang district on July 10th, a mishap that resulted in two deaths and multiple injuries. (thai.news)
  • This manual, which gives a framework for community action, is but one part of an increased effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reduce the number of injuries and deaths produced by violence. (cdc.gov)
  • Violence and violence-related injuries and deaths are particularly common among young people, and have escalated in recent years. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, in the United States, most deaths among youth and young adults result from motor-vehicle injuries, other unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide (1). (cdc.gov)
  • This small-cap company sells its products in 107 countries around the world and reports that their stun guns have reduced injuries to both officers and suspects by 30% to 80% in areas where they are used. (moneymorning.com)
  • The man, whose identity has been kept under wraps, is now in police custody after being subdued with a conducted energy device. (thai.news)
  • A 29-year-old male was found to be in possession of edged weapons at the time of police arrival, and attempts to de-escalate the situation were unsuccessful. (papolice.ca)
  • Investigation determined a 27 year-old female victim sustained minor injuries from the assault. (reginapolice.ca)
  • Knowledge on factors such as impact velocity, release rate of kinetic energy, retardant effect, bullet design, bullet mass, type of weapon and ballistic coefficient is essential to proper treatment 6,9 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The LIG report also noted that "as many as nine of the ballistic missiles struck in the vicinity of the new US consulate compound," but caused no injuries to Americans or damage to US facilities. (kurdistan24.net)
  • During the incident one shot was fired, but further investigation determined the woman's injuries were not consistent with a gunshot wound. (papolice.ca)
  • Gunshot wounds result from the transmission of kinetic energy from the bullet to the tissue with which it collides, with greater projectile speed leading to greater damage 1-3 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Clinically, patients having suffered gunshot injuries may exhibit signs of shock, neurological impairment, rapidly expanding hematoma and obstruction of the airways. (bvsalud.org)
  • National guards or policing forces charged with quelling riots were able to use only batons or similar club-like weapons, or bayonet or sword charges, or fire live ammunition at crowds. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Special Investigations Unit is a civilian law enforcement agency that investigates incidents involving police officers where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. (siu.on.ca)
  • The Unit's investigative jurisdiction is limited to those incidents where there is a serious injury (including sexual assault allegations) or death in cases involving the police. (siu.on.ca)
  • Serious injuries" shall include those that are likely to interfere with the health or comfort of the victim and are more than merely transient or trifling in nature and will include serious injury resulting from sexual assault. (siu.on.ca)
  • Serious Injury" shall initially be presumed when the victim is admitted to hospital, suffers a fracture to a limb, rib or vertebrae or to the skull, suffers burns to a major portion of the body or loses any portion of the body or suffers loss of vision or hearing, or alleges sexual assault. (siu.on.ca)
  • Murder, sexual assault, child abuse, injuries from fighting, riots at sporting or entertainment events, and other violent occurrences directly affect many Americans. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH has conducted surveillance and published statistics to guide policy and target prevention efforts. (cdc.gov)
  • An 18-year-old female was transferred to hospital by Parkland Ambulance with serious head injuries. (papolice.ca)
  • Scientific studies conducted on the effects of CEW use conclude that the medical consequences include eye and brain injuries from barb penetration, convulsive seizures, collapsed lungs, and injury from falls or from the intense muscle contractions including fatal head injuries. (karrasslaw.com)
  • In December 1980 a Department of Energy trailer carrying plutonium overturned on icy roads on Interstate 25 near Fort Collins, Colorado, on its way from Richland, Washington, to Los Alamos, New Mexico. (usc.edu)
  • Physicians predict that some 2.4 million people worldwide will eventually die of cancers due to atmospheric nuclear tests conducted between 1945 and 1980. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • More than 20,000 people die from homicide every year and more than 2,000,000 people suffer injuries received in violent conflicts. (cdc.gov)
  • She was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for potential neurological injuries. (ctvnews.ca)
  • Until the development of non-lethal weapons, police officers around the world had few if any non-lethal options for riot control. (wikipedia.org)
  • SIU indicated the woman threatened officers with a drill before she was struck in the head by a conducted energy weapon discharge. (ctvnews.ca)
  • Several officers were placed on administrative leave, and the State Bureau of Investigation conducted a probe into what happened. (wavy.com)
  • When approaching a Ford Fusion traveling southbound on Hyde Street that had failed to use its turn signal, officers smelled marijuana and conducted a search of the vehicle. (marinatimes.com)
  • I have pistols, rifles, a bean bag shotgun and Conducted Energy Weapons (CEW). (blueline.ca)
  • A short-barrel firearm (rifle with a barrel length of less than 16 inches or a shotgun with a barrel length of less than 18 inches, or any weapon made from a rifle or shotgun that, as altered, has an overall length of less than 26 inches). (tsbvi.edu)
  • The number of accidental injuries, mainly road traffic injuries continued to rise. (who.int)
  • Over 20 years ago, The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000 (EEOICPA or the Act), as Amended , established a compensation program for the civilian men and women who, over the previous 50 years, had performed duties uniquely related to the nuclear weapons production and testing of the Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Some non-lethal weapons may provide more effective riot control than firearms, truncheons or bayonets with less risk of loss of life or serious injury. (wikipedia.org)
  • Based on the information available, the NASEM determined "that many of the distinctive and acute signs, symptoms, and observations reported" by the employees were "consistent with the effects of directed, pulsed radio frequency (RF) energy. (lawfaremedia.org)
  • A zip gun (a device or combination of devices that was not originally a firearm and is adapted to expel a projectile through a smooth-bore or rifled-bore barrel by using the energy generated by an explosion or burning substance). (tsbvi.edu)
  • AVAILABLE LEVELS OF FORCE: In ascending Order Presence, Verbal Commands, Show of Non-Deadly force (production of O/C Canister or Impact weapon), Physical Control "Empty hands" Techniques, Hand Held Aerosol Restraint (O/C Spray), Defensive Impact Weapon, Threat of Deadly Force, Conducted Energy Device and Deadly Force. (jerseycitynj.gov)
  • The bombs killed hundreds of thousands of people both from immediate blast-related injuries, as well as radiation-related illnesses. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • In the Australian Financial Review on 31 January, Brian Toohey, his country's most distinguished investigative journalist, recalled that Panorama on 23 September 2002 claimed to have 'hard evidence' about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. (antiwar.com)
  • Deadly Force - any force which by its nature or application can be reasonably anticipated to result in serious physical injury or death. (hillsboroughnc.gov)
  • Serious Physical Injury - a physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious permanent disfigurement, coma, and/or a permanent or protracted condition that results in extreme pain, loss or impairment of the function of a part of the body, or that results in prolonged hospitalization. (hillsboroughnc.gov)
  • Today, nuclear weapons continue to pose an existential threat to civilization as we know it. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • PURPOSE: Preparedness for medical responses to major radiation accidents and the increasing threat of nuclear warfare worldwide necessitates an understanding of the complexity of combined radiation injury (CI) and identifying drugs to treat CI is inevitably critical. (bvsalud.org)
  • Also, CED's don't pose a higher risk of death or serious injury compared to other less-lethal options. (marinatimes.com)
  • With thousands of nuclear weapons in existence, the danger of a nuclear accident in the world is unquestionably increasing. (usc.edu)
  • Both the existence of a sonic weapon and the involvement of foreign governments has yet to be confirmed. (lawfaremedia.org)
  • Conditions for uranium miners in India are lamentable, and who knows what damage has been caused by nuclear weapons in China, Israel, North Korea, and Pakistan? (armscontrol.org)
  • 1. At least part of the aerosol project has been dubbed Operation Cloverleaf,7 probably due to its multi-faceted operations, which include: weather modification, military communications, space weapons development, ozone and global warming research plus biological weaponry and detection testing.2. (feedreader.com)
  • Black operations projects embedded within these aerosol missions are documented to sicken and disorient select populations with biological test agents and psychotronic mind/mood control technologies.Part of what is happening in the atmosphere above us involves the Pentagon's secret space weapons program, designed for strategic, operational and tactical levels of war. (fromthetrenchesworldreport.com)
  • The programme fell hook, line and sinker for his claim to know that a secret biological weapons laboratory existed under a major hospital in Baghdad [and] Panorama had the gall earlier this month to attack a BBC radio news item (Gilligan's), which correctly reported concerns among officials about the accuracy of British government dossiers on Iraq's WMDs. (antiwar.com)
  • Any section of chapter 10 relating to biological weapons. (bop.gov)
  • A 29 year-old Regina male is facing a charge of Attempted Murder, as well as auto-theft-related offences, as the result of an investigation on Sunday, November 3rd in which a Regina Police Service officer sustained serious injuries. (reginapolice.ca)
  • A recent study by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) indicates that the symptoms may have been caused by "directed, pulsed radio frequency (RF) energy"-adding fuel to speculation that these personnel were targeted by a sonic weapon. (lawfaremedia.org)
  • Nuclear weapons are described today as the most destructive, inhuman and indiscriminate weapons ever created. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • The interested pdf The Complete Job Finder\'s Guide for the 90\'s: Marketing Yourself in the that features energy of risk refers relation of the confusion from the blast of test. (hotel-mainlust.de)
  • Nuclear explosions release large amounts of energy in the form of blast, heat and radiation and cause a large and powerful shockwave reaching speeds of hundreds of kilometers an hour leveling buildings for kilometers. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • Common causes of thoracic spinal fractures include falling from a height, motor vehicle accidents, violent weather, military and civilian blast injury, and penetrating trauma. (medscape.com)
  • Disconcertingly, most of today's nuclear weapons being produced are many times more powerful than the ones dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • This advisory is in keeping with the Regina Police Service's commitment to notify the public each time a CEW, or Conducted Energy Weapon, is discharged against a person. (reginapolice.ca)
  • [email protected] ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Kenneth Jost STAFF WRITER: Marcia Clemmitt CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Sarah Glazer, Alan Greenblatt, Peter Katel, Barbara Mantel, Jennifer Weeks DESIGN/PRODUCTION EDITOR: Olu B. Davis ASSISTANT EDITOR: Darrell Dela Rosa FACT CHECKER: Michelle Harris 308 313 Changing Priorities Oversight of police conduct took a more aggressive stance under President Obama. (prisonlegalnews.org)
  • Recognizing the need to limit the escalation of force, research and development of a range of non-lethal weapons has since been undertaken internationally by governments and weapons manufacturers to fill the need for such weapons. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you're "in-house" guards have an injury or unemployment claim/lawsuit, it will directly affect your insurance, as you have no outside contractor to act as the buffer on those issues, to include liability claims - something to ponder! (securityservicenews.com)
  • On September 29, 1957, at 4:20 p.m., an enormous explosion in a tank containing highly radioactive waste occurred in the Mayak nuclear weapons plant in the southern Ural mountains of the Soviet Union. (armscontrol.org)
  • He has published over 100 scientific articles in the area of neuroscience, most recently about the inappropriate regenerative events that follow nerve injury and which lead to chronic pain. (cca-reports.ca)
  • The goals of diagnostic imaging in patients who have sustained thoracic spinal trauma are to correctly identify spinal fractures, to identify associated injuries to structures that are related to the thoracic spine, to identify injuries to the spinal cord and nerve roots, to aid in surgical planning, and to judge the stability of postoperative fixation. (medscape.com)
  • Even when there is no accident, exposure over a period of years to radioactive material by certain Department of Energy couriers and privately contracted transporters and personnel may be carcinogenic. (usc.edu)
  • Areas in Australia, Algeria, Kazakhstan, the United States, the South Pacific, and Russia continue to see high levels of contamination with radiation after nuclear weapons tests. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • nor shall a student knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly go on the physical premises of TSBVI, any grounds or building on which an activity sponsored by a school is being conducted, or school passenger transportation vehicle with any prohibited weapon. (tsbvi.edu)
  • If used again, intentionally or accidently, nuclear weapons could induce a worldwide famine, straining all existing disaster relief resources in the world, and create a refugee crisis larger than ever experienced. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • Legal Aspects of Conducted Electrical Weapon Injuries, Wounds, and Effects -- 9. (nshealth.ca)
  • These weapons have definite physiological effects in normal volunteers, especially when accompanied by exertion. (who.int)
  • The use of nuclear weapons also comes with long-term negative effects on communities. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • According to the report there was no damage to the material and no injury to AEC personnel escorting the shipment. (usc.edu)
  • Therapeutic conduct regarding facial damage is based on the analysis of the projectile and the treatment of bone factures. (bvsalud.org)
  • Nuclear weapons also cause environmental damage. (minesactioncanada.org)
  • The additional members will support the work of the Board, reviewing the program's ability to accurately estimate a worker's past exposure to radiation, in particular energy employees who claim to have developed cancer as a result of their work environment. (cdc.gov)
  • Maintaining pdf for package and public injury defects provides more dark when acquired before issue exposure, when the team can help re-infused first to resulting. (hotel-mainlust.de)
  • Much of our understanding comes from early animal studies but has been supported by studies of human exposure to medical radiation, radiation accidents and nuclear weapons. (bvsalud.org)
  • Military personnel guarding embassies often found themselves restricted to carrying unloaded weapons. (wikipedia.org)
  • The department is citing Department of Justice claims that the use of CEDs "is associated nationally with a decrease in citizen injury of 60 percent," and that it has "a risk as low as or lower than most alternatives. (marinatimes.com)
  • Lacking an adequate explanation for these clinical cases from Havana and Guangzhou, the U.S. Department of State asked the NASEM to conduct an independent, expert assessment of the clinical features, epidemiologic investigations and scientific evidence to determine potential causes of the illness. (lawfaremedia.org)