Computed Tomography — An Increasing Source of Radiation Exposure
Computed Tomography — An Increasing Source of Radiation Exposure
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Boston, MA: Massachusetts Medical Society
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The number of computed tomographic (CT) studies performed is increasing rapidly. Because CT scans involve much higher doses of radiation than plain films, we are seeing a marked increase in radiation exposure in the general population. Epidemiologic studies indicate that the radiation dose from even two or three CT scans results in a detectable inc...
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Computed Tomography — An Increasing Source of Radiation Exposure
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TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1056_NEJMra072149
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_crossref_primary_10_1056_NEJMra072149
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0028-4793
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1533-4406
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10.1056/NEJMra072149
