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August 31st, 2004, 07:01

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Full Body CT Scans Found to Increase Cancer Rates

WASHINGTON: A new study has revealed that a full- body computed tomography (CT) scan, could increase the risk of
cancer mortality.

According to the study, published in the journal Radiology, the increasing popularity of full-body CT screening has raised concerns regarding the radiation-related cancer mortality risk associated with full-body CT radiation exposure.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...show/833602.cms

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