Radiography
Repeat Nuclear and CT Imaging Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers reviewing the records of women enrolled in an integrated healthcare delivery system revealed that increased CT scanning could result in a rise in the risk of breast cancer for specific women, including younger patients and those who received repeat scans. More...19 Dec 2012

Dose Monitoring System Decreases Risk of Patient Exposure to Excessive Radiation
A radiation dose monitoring system enables significant time and quality savings in healthcare and decreases the risk of patients being exposed to needlessly high radiation doses in conjunction with radiology examinations. More...13 Dec 2012
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