Cumulative radiation exposure shows increased cancer risk for emergency department patients
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 13:42
in Health & Medicine
According to a new study, patients are receiving estimated doses of radiation from medical diagnostic imaging studies, such as CT (or 'CAT') scans, that may be detrimental to their long term health, putting them at an increased risk of developing cancer...
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