Researchers successfully lower radiation dose associated with pediatric chest CT scans

Adjusting the radiation dose based upon a child's weight can significantly lower the radiation dose associated with pediatric chest computed tomography (CT) scans, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology . CT scanning combines special X-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body.

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