29,000 future deaths due to radiation exposure from CT scans performed in 2009! This study was published 5 years ago and the CT rates have continued to rise substantially in the following years. CT's scans give a massive dose of radiation and are many times overused or used when an MRI ( which does not produce any radiation) could be just as appropriate or more appropriate.
I always order MRI before CT scan if possible as I believe in doing the least amount of harm as possible to patients.
Why do you think CT's scans are so commonly ordered?
High Cancer Risk from CT Scans
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