A US study warns that current overuse of CT scans could lead to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses. While CT scans are vital for accurately diagnosing conditions, their reliance on ionizing radiation raises health concerns. The study highlights that stringent use of CT scanning could reduce these risks. Lead researcher Rebecca Smith-Bindman emphasized that while CT imaging can be lifesaving, its potential harms are frequently underestimated. The article contrasts CT scans with MRI procedures, underscoring their differing uses of radiation and magnetic fields.
"CT can save lives, but its potential harms are often overlooked," said Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a radiologist from University of California San Francisco, who was a lead researcher on the study.
US researchers are warning of the potential risks from CT scans, a standard method used to create detailed images of the body for diagnosing diseases.
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