However, the biological effects and health risks at less than 100 mGy, e. g., from computed tomography (CT) have not been ascertained. To investigate the biological effects of lowdose exposure from a ...

A new CT (computed tomography) scan method can reduce radiation dose by splitting a full C-ray beam into thin and small beamlets. A team of researchers at the University College London (UCL) ...

We observed small-area variation in computed tomography scan use for inpatients in New York State, even after controlling for relevant patient and hospital characteristics. We used the 2007 Healthcare ...

Radiation doses from common CT procedures vary widely and are higher than generally thought, raising concerns about increased risk for cancer, according to a new study. Radiation doses from common CT ...

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For children under age 18 years, a single computed tomography (CT) scan is not associated with an increased risk of brain tumors, leukemia or lymphoma, but exposure to 4 or more scans before adulthood ...

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common kinds of arrhythmia, causing the heart not to contract properly in order to pump the blood, which can lead to the formation of thrombi (blood clots) and ...

In 2023, airports around the UK are planning to remove hand baggage limitations and reduce steps in the screening procedure to create a smoother and faster security procedure for passengers. They will ...