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5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation – DW – 04/15/2025 (www.dw.com)

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A US study says that CT scans could account for 1 in 20 cancer cases diagnosed each year if current overuse doesn't change.
CT scans are an essential tool used to diagnose a range of medical conditions, but ionizing radiation exposure occurs as a result.
Stringent use of CT scanning could help mitigate risk.

US researchers are warning of the potential risks from CT scans, a standard method used to create detailed images of the body for diagnosing diseases.

Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans use X-rays to create a three-dimensional image of a patient.

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