HEALTH WATCH.
CT SCANS ON CHILDREN COULD 'TRIPLE BRAIN CANCER RISK'
Multiple CT Scans in childhood can triple the risk of developing brain cancer or leukaemia, says a study conducted by Newcastle university led team after examining NHS medical records of almost 1,80,000 young patients. Hence CT scans should be conducted only if clinically suggested.
Source:BBC News Health.
CT SCANS ON CHILDREN COULD 'TRIPLE BRAIN CANCER RISK'
Multiple CT Scans in childhood can triple the risk of developing brain cancer or leukaemia, says a study conducted by Newcastle university led team after examining NHS medical records of almost 1,80,000 young patients. Hence CT scans should be conducted only if clinically suggested.
Source:BBC News Health.
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