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Exposure to ionizing radiation can increase risk of heart disease

Health Imaging

“The effect of lower doses of radiation on the heart and blood vessels may have been underestimated in the past,” experts explained in BMJ.

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Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer

Health Imaging

The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.

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How X-Rays Improve Your Overall Health

Professional Radiology

Medical professionals also discovered the inherent radiation risks with the process and have now improved the protocols and techniques to minimize this exposure. With the use of some ionizing radiation, a clear picture is produced and a physician can find the precise location of a fracture. Pinpointing injuries. Mammography.

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