Some CT scans may have too much radiation, researchers say
The imaging tool used to diagnose bone injuries, cancer and other diseases may expose patients to unnecessarily high ...
This medical test may cause cancer due to ‘unfathomable’ mistake — and it’s performed 93M times a year in the US
Researchers warn that radiation from the machines can increase cancer risk. New Medicare rules aim to make these imaging ...
‘Super fit’ man, 44, thought he had heartburn after cycling 100km – but then scans revealed a ‘gigantic mass on chest’
FIT father of three Neil Morris had just completed a 100km cycle when he started to experience tightness in his neck and ...
What Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center's 'sci-fi' therapy means for this grateful TN dad
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The Secret of Me' is an emotionally honest look at the community through the story of one man who was raised as a girl.
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Florida nurse attacked: Family wants to see change in wake of brutal beating by Baker Act patient
A Florida nurse who had essentially every bone in her face broken by a Baker Act patient who attacked her has a long road to ...
Nara Smith’s Erewhon Smoothie May Be Made From Scratch — but Is It Healthy?
Nara Smith's Erewhon smoothie "Wellness From Scratch" promises vitamin C, collagen, and many antioxidants. We tried it ...
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This medical test may cause cancer due to ‘unfathomable’ mistake — and it’s performed 93M times a year in the US
CT scans, a go-to for diagnosing everything from tumors to infections to bone fractures ... ranging from 2.7% to 12%. Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of ionizing radiation.
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Some CT scans may have too much radiation, researchers say
Smith-Bindman and like-minded colleagues have long pushed for federal policies aimed at improving safety for patients undergoing CT scans ... careful with children, who may be more vulnerable ...