Published on March 18, 2010 by Technology Slice
CT Scans Dangerous For Children – A radiology expert is urging doctors to obtain formal written consent from parents before ordering CT scans on children, warning that the risk of a single scan triggering a fatal cancer is 70 times greater than the chance of dying from a general anaesthetic. Soaring rates of CT scan [...]
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Posted in Health
Published on February 9, 2010 by Technology Slice
The federal government has announced it will spend $200 million over four years to boost security at Australian airports. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said the package of measures would strengthen international and domestic aviation security against emerging threats. “The Christmas Day attempt showed that no nation can afford to be complacent when it comes to [...]
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Posted in General
Published on January 14, 2010 by Technology Slice
Alright i know that is a x-ray machine that takes cross sectional pictures, but is that all it does?
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