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The Call to Cut Back the Use of CT Scans Because of Radiation Fears

Posted on March 4th, 2010 · Posted in Brain Injury

Federal authorities, hospitals and radiology groups are looking to cut back the use of CT scans, which can pinpoint a brain tumor in seconds, according to the Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704299804575095502744095926.html#mod=todays_us_nonsub_pjThat because there is mounting evidence that CT scans expose millions of patients to radiation that could increase their risk..
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