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CT Scan Radiation Halved

Published on June 23, 2010 by Technology Slice

A series of recent studies has suggested that computed tomography or CT scans can increase a person’s lifetime risk of cancer, especially younger people who have multiple scans. “This new technique allows us to use far less radiation than even a typical abdominal CT scan without compromising image quality,” said Dr. Daniel Johnson of the [...]

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CT Scans Have Dangerous Radiation

Published on April 8, 2010 by Technology Slice

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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