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Hospital ERs increase use of CT and MRI
October 6, 2010 11:53 AM
When someone comes into the emergency room with an injury the chance they'll get a CT scan or MRI is more likely now than ever before. A nationwide study finds emergency doctors ordered medical imaging for about 6-percent of injured patients in 1998. In 2007, that percentage rose to... more » -
Next generation imaging may drastically reduce radiation exposure
February 24, 2010 10:37 AM
The next generation of imaging used to detect heart disease is not only more accurate, but seems to drastically reduce radiation exposure. The standard 64-slice CT scans can image 4 centimeters at a time. Researchers at Columbia University tested the latest technology, which uses 320-slice scans to image 16... more » -
Next generation imaging may reduce radiation exposure
February 24, 2010 10:33 AM
The next generation of imaging used to detect heart disease is not only more accurate, but seems to drastically reduce radiation exposure. The standard 64-slice CT scans can image 4 centimeters at a time. Researchers at Columbia University tested the latest technology, which uses 320-slice scans to image 16... more »
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