CT Scans Have Dangerous Radiation
Published on April 8, 2010 by
CT Scans Have Dangerous Radiation – Australian CT scans have been found to generate up to a third more radiation than necessary to yield a clear diagnostic image, needlessly exposing patients to an increased risk of cancer. The findings have emerged amid concerns about the growth in referrals for CT scans and as radiation safety [...]
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