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Clinicians cause variation in radiation doses from CT scans
Experts call for more consistency in radiation doses Related items fromOnMedica Radiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease Breast cancers overdiagnosed Rise in medical radiation incidents Breast screening increases chance of mastectomy Benefits of breast screening are overestimated, research suggests
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 3, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Cut CT radiation dose say experts
Radiation safety committee reports that record numbers of CT scans were carried out last year Related items from OnMedicaWorried-well health 'MoTs' banned due to cancer riskPatients’ exposure to X-ray radiation fallingMRI in breast cancer fails to cut reoperation rateNew imaging method uses sugar to show-up tumorsRadiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 15, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

New technology could determine use of thrombolysis post stroke
Computer program could help predict which patients may suffer potentially fatal side-effects Related items from OnMedicaBetter treatment has reduced deaths from aneurysmsEarly treatment cuts disability impact for stroke patientsMost patients unaware they have had a minor strokeAvoid BP-lowering drugs in strokeNICE says GPs need direct access to CT scans
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 24, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news