Radiation Dose from Medical Imaging: X-Rays, CTs, and Mammograms Explained | Sanjay Mehta, M.D.

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Radiation Dose from Medical Imaging: X-Rays, CTs, and Mammograms Explained | Sanjay Mehta, M.D.

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So let's talk about some types of X-rays that people are familiar with and give a sense of radiation dose. And I'm also curious as to how much this depends on the size of the individual. In other words, does a person that is larger receive more radiation for the same test like a chest X-ray? Sure. And they certainly do because you have to use more ... Read More

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