Children Frequently Exposed to Medical Imaging Procedures That Utilize Radiation


Children frequently exposed to medical imaging procedures that utilize radiation, U-M research shows

“Our findings indicate that more awareness about the frequent use of these tests may be needed among care providers, hospitals and parents,” says Adam L. Dorfman, M.D., clinical assistant professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases and of radiology at the U-M Medical School. “Imaging tests are a critical component of good medical care, but the high number of tests raises questions about whether we are being judicious in our use of the technology.”...........click for more

 

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