‘Spiral’ CT scans reduce smoker deaths – US study
‘Spiral’ CT scans reduce smoker deaths – US study
* Study is first to show screening works for lung cancer
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MRI Scans Linked To Needless Breast Surgery
MRI Scans Linked To Needless Breast Surgery
Women may be undergoing needless surgery for breast cancer because of MRI scans researchers suggest.
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EarthTalk: Radiation Exposure from CT Scans
EarthTalk: Radiation Exposure from CT Scans
Dear EarthTalk: Should I fear radiation exposure associated with medical scans such as CT scans, mammograms and the like? — Shelly Johansen, Fairbanks, AK
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CDC Advises Docs to Inform Patients of Limitations of DTC Gene Scans
CDC Advises Docs to Inform Patients of Limitations of DTC Gene Scans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted video commentary this week advising doctors to discuss with their patients the limitations of gene scans marketed directly to consumers.
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Categories: Breast Cancer Tumor Tags: Advises, docs, Gene, Inform, Limitations, Patients, Scans
Feds question use of CT scans at Illinois hospitals
Feds question use of CT scans at Illinois hospitals
Scans at hospital outpatient departments under a spotlight The information from the government shocked administrators at Edward Hospital.
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Categories: Breast Cancer Radiation Tags: Feds, Hospital's, Illinois, question, Scans