to the Kinura Laboratory of Toltyo University; it amply describes the
yossibility of radiation hopntopathia. The distinction between this
and hepatitis is very difficult and we expect to make further study
through aniral tests,
Mr. Kuboyara contracted acute radiation sickness from the Bikini
devastation. His hematopoietic functions were gradually recovering,
thanks to the careful and enthusiastic efforts of his doctors, when he
unfortunately succumbed to liver dysfunction and pneumonia caused
partially by cold, etc, on the 207th day after exposure. This case
teaches us how a patient died from the Bikini radiation.
in conclusion, we pray for the soul of Hr. Kuboyana and we express
our deepest appreciation to those nembers of the Investigation end
Research Council who sitnessed the autopsy all through the night; to
ir. Sakaguchi, Chief of the Toichi Hospital; Hr. Kuriyana, Vice President
of the Toichi Eospital; ifr. Ccura, Chief of the Hospital Section, Ministry of Welfare; the doctors in charge; ir. Shieda, Chairran of the
Investigation, Research, and Liaison Council on Countermeasures for
Atomic Bomb Casualties; Hr. Tochiku, Chairran of the wedical neeting
of the Council, and others of the Council; Mr. Miyake of the Pathology
Department of Tokyo University, and those of the class; and to all
others coacerned, who have given ug constant guidance.
(Received 20 November 1954.)
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