Radiation Overdose
Cancer Risk from Radiation in Children Undergoing Heart Surgery
Exposed to radiation in imaging procedures that may be at increased risk for developing cancer. A new study published in Circulation examines the risk of cancer in children with heart disease. Because these children are often exposed to ‘radiation’ in imaging procedures , they may be at increased risk for developing cancer … [Read more...] about Cancer Risk from Radiation in Children Undergoing Heart Surgery
CT CAT Scan Radiation Overdose
High-dose radiation scans have increased significantly in the past two decades.High-dose radiation scans. specifically computerized tomography (CT) scans, have increased significantly in the past two decades, which may be tied to increasing cancer rates, according to a new report. In fact, exposure to medical radiation has … [Read more...] about CT CAT Scan Radiation Overdose
FDA Reopened Medical Scanner Approvals Probe
Medical Scanner Under Close Scrutiny. US health regulators are taking another look at approvals for CT scanners, MRI machines and other medical devices that use radiation to detect or treat diseases. Such devices carry a higher risk from radiation than older scans such as X-rays. We’ve previously reported on charges made by … [Read more...] about FDA Reopened Medical Scanner Approvals Probe
Studies Point Cancer Link to CT Scan
New studies are raising more concerns about the connection between radiation from CT scans. New studies are Concerns About the Connection Between Radiation from CT Scans. Two new studies are raising more concerns about the connection between radiation from CT scans and an increased risk of cancer. According to The Wall Street … [Read more...] about Studies Point Cancer Link to CT Scan
More Botched CT Scans Reported
FDA investigation has uncovered more botched CT perfusion scans. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigation has uncovered more botched CT perfusion scans. According to the agency, at least 50 additional patients were exposed to excess radiation of up to eight times the expected level during their CT perfusion scans. … [Read more...] about More Botched CT Scans Reported
