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CT Scan and Blood Cancer
16012024 Tue
Again a very easy question
Answer
Computed tomography is the full form of CT in CT Scan a very popular and familiar medical term
A CT (computed tomography) scan is an imaging test that helps healthcare providers detect diseases and injuries. It uses a series of X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of your bones and soft tissues.
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Much more significant than the correct answer is the news in The Hindu dated 17 12 2023 Sunday
CT scans associated with increased risk of blood cancers
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The results strengthen the body of evidence of increased cancer risk at low radiation doses and highlight the need for continued justification of paediatric CT examinations and optimisation of doses
December 16, 2023 09:11 pm | Updated
December 17, 2023 10:42 am IST
K. S. PARTHASARATHY
Ever since physicians started using computed tomography (CT) for medical imaging, its use grew rapidly. The benefits of CT imaging in clinically needed cases are well known.
However, its potential for increased cancer risks and relatively high cumulative doses from multiple scans have raised concerns among the medical and scientific community.
"Sensitive sections such as
children, adolescents and young adults are vulnerable and technologists must use appropriate protocols for them while they undergo CT scans.
"Thanks to The Hindu"
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