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Radiation from CT scans has higher risk of cancer than previously thought, study says
Local experts said patients should be aware of the radiation risks of CT scans but not shy away from the technology, which ...
Rolling Out6d
Is your CT scan worth the cancer risk?
New research reveals CT scans may cause 5% of U.S. cancer cases annually. Learn the risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to ...
University of California10d
Popular CT scans could account for 5 percent of all cancer cases a year
Computed tomography (CT) scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually ... while in children they came from CTs of the ...
health.wusf.usf.edu10d
Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually
CT scans diagnose afflictions from tumors to kidney stones to life-threatening diseases ... to ask questions about how much ...
Everyday Health on MSN9d
Can a CT Scan Raise Your Cancer Risk?
Radiation from CT scans may be increasing the risk of cancer. Learn when CT scans are absolutely necessary, and when to ask for a different test.
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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 ...
International Business Times12d
Are CT Scans Causing Cancer? Startling Discovery Links Them to 100,000 Cases Annually in the US
In 2023 alone, there were 93 million CT scans in the US, a huge increase from only 3 million in 1980. These scans, says study ...
KLTV10d
CT scans could be a contributor to cancer, study finds
Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the large volume of CT use in the United States, many cancers could occur in the future if current practices don’t change,” ...