Use of CT scans is increasing, raising questions
Monday, November 29, 2010 - 22:20
in Physics & Chemistry
Use of the imaging technology has risen in emergency rooms 16% a year since 1995, according to a new study, raising questions about potentially cancer-causing radiation exposure and healthcare costs.Use of CT scans in hospital emergency rooms has risen 16% a year since 1995, raising questions about unnecessary radiation exposure and how healthcare costs can be contained against such fervent use of technology.