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CT Scans Could Soon Be Behind 5 Percent Of New Cancer Cases – What Does This Mean?
Computed tomography (CT) scans could soon account for 5 percent of all new cancer cases diagnosed annually if current ...
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CT Scans Linked to New Cancer Diagnoses in U.S., But Overall Risk is Low
A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of ...
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New study finds CT scans could be a major contributor to cancer in the US
UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for informed discussions between patients and doctors.
CT scans may increase your risk of cancer, US study suggests
About five million of the scans, which use X-rays to create detailed internal pictures of the body, are carried out each year ...
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Study reveals CT scan overuse could account for 1 in 20 new US cancers
A new study projects that CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause around 103,000 future cancers, potentially ...
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Study: Abdominal CT scans help identify muscle-wasting disease in older adults
A new study reveals that abdominal CT scans play a significant role in diagnosing sarcopenia, a potentially reversible muscle-wasting condition that affects millions of older adults.
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CT scans could be a contributor to cancer, study finds
According to the study, the largest number of cancers in adults was due to CT scans of the pelvis and abdomen. Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the large ...
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CT scans could be a contributor to cancer, study finds
According to the study, the largest number of cancers in adults was due to CT scans of the pelvis and abdomen. Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the ...