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How Dangerous Are CT Scans?

Computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans help doctors detect everything from cancer to kidney stones. But some physicians are raising concerns about the safety of such procedures u00e2u20acu201d most notably, an increase in cancer risk. A CT scan packs a mega-dose of radiation u00e2u20acu201d as much as 500 times that of a conventional X-ray. If your doctor orders a CT scan for you or your child, should you think twice?
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