Limiting Medical Imaging Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
The controversy over testing versus not testing for breast cancer, has given rise to a new study that reveals that limiting medical imaging can reduce breast cancer risks. The report, released by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reviewed the available data as of December concerning potential environmental risks for breast cancer, … [Read more...] about Limiting Medical Imaging Can Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
X-Rays, CT Scans for Pregnant Women, Babies, Up Childhood Cancer Risks
X-rays and CT Scans have long been linked to adverse side effects. Now, The Scotsman is citing a study published in the British Medical Journal that cautions care when using these scans on pregnant women and babies. X-Rays performed on women and babies could potentially lead to Increased Childhood Cancer Risks, according to the … [Read more...] about X-Rays, CT Scans for Pregnant Women, Babies, Up Childhood Cancer Risks
Radiation From Cardiac Imaging May Increase Cancer Risks
Exposure to low-dose radiation from cardiac imaging and other procedures following heart attack has been linked to increased cancer risks says an emerging study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), wrote Science Daily. Procedures that utilize low-dose ionizing radiation "for instance, computed tomography (CT) … [Read more...] about Radiation From Cardiac Imaging May Increase Cancer Risks
