More Americans are receiving computed tomography (CT) scans than ever before, and while this technology can save lives, some scientists are concerned that low doses of ionizing radiation could increa… [+5442 chars]
CT Scans Projected to Result in 100,000 New Cancers Across The US - ScienceAlert
More Americans are receiving computed tomography (CT) scans than ever before, and while this technology can save lives, some scientists are concerned that low doses of ionizing radiation could increase cancer risk.
By:Carly Cassella
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