Researchers successfully lower radiation dose associated with pediatric chest CT scans, study suggests
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Researchers successfully lower radiation dose associated with pediatric chest CT scans, study suggests
Adjusting the radiation dose based upon a child's weight can significantly lower the radiation dose associated with pediatric chest computed tomography (CT) scans, according to a new study. CT scanning combines special X-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body.
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Tags: Imaging Tests, CT Scan, X-Ray, Children's Health
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RT @RightScan Great progress! Stanford study finds adjusting CT for a child's weight reduces radiation dose http://bit.ly/ay3BUS #pediatrics
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