Researchers successfully lower radiation dose associated with pediatric chest CT scans, study suggests

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 10:31 in Physics & Chemistry

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 new study. 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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