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Radiation from CT scans has higher risk of cancer than previously thought, study says
Local experts said patients should be aware of the radiation risks of CT scans but not shy away from the technology, which ...
1 in 20 Cancers Could One Day Be Traced to CT Scan Use
The use of CT scans, a widely employed diagnostic tool, has raised concerns among researchers due to potential cancer risks. A study by US researchers estimates that 1 in 20 cancers could be linked to ...
Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?
CT scans performed in the US in 2023 alone could eventually lead to over 100,000 extra cancer cases, a new study claims.
5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation
CT scans are vital for effectively diagnosing problems with bones, muscles, organs and blood vessels. But overuse could be ...
'Overcapacity' Southbury imaging practice seeks CT approval for $1.7 million MRI; competitor objects
Diagnostic Imaging of Southbury says it can’t keep up with demand for its lone MRI and seeking permission from the Office of ...