Computed Tomography and Radiation Risks: What Pediatric Health Care Providers Should Know
Computed Tomography and Radiation Risks: What Pediatric Health Care Providers Should Know
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United States: Am Acad Pediatrics
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United States: Am Acad Pediatrics
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Computed tomography (CT) is an extremely valuable diagnostic tool. Recent advances, particularly multidetector technology, have provided increased and more diverse applications. However, there is also the potential for inappropriate use and unnecessary radiation dose. Because some data indicate that low-dose radiation (such as that in CT) may have...
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Computed Tomography and Radiation Risks: What Pediatric Health Care Providers Should Know
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_228351520
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0031-4005
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1098-4275
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10.1542/peds.112.4.951
