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Article: CT scans and radiation exposure: Exactly how much is too much?(computed tomography)(Report)
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- Healthcare Imaging Update
- Article date:
- May 1, 2008
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CT scans and radiation exposure: Exactly how much is too much?
Controversial findings prompt new debate and calls for safeguards
There is no denying that the use of CT scans has increased dramatically since CT was first introduced in the 1970s. According to some estimates, the number of CT scans performed in the United States has grown from 3 million per year in 1980 to more than 62 million per year today, as the technology has become increasingly available and easy to use..sup.1
However, with new concerns being raised about the risks ...