Health Risks
- Compared to most other diagnostic imaging procedures, CT scans result in relatively high radiation exposure. This exposure may be associated with a very small increase in cancer risk. The question is whether that risk is outweighed by the benefits of diagnosis and therapy
Read more about this topic: Full-body CT Scan, Use in Preventive Screening, Controversy
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