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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.
'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 ...
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 ...