Childhood Blood Cancers Linked To Radiation From Medical Imaging Scans

Childhood Blood Cancers Linked To Radiation From Medical Imaging ...

Childhood Blood Cancers Linked To Radiation From Medical Imaging Scans

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Study finds connection between child cancers and medical imaging

*Attached video: Cancer-fighting foods you should consider adding to your diet (WJW) – A new study has found that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children after researchers examined data from nearly 4 million children.  Capri Sun on the runway: How to get this iconic purse The study was led by UC San Francisco and UC Davis and funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study was pub…

Medical imaging radiation may cause 10% of childhood blood cancers, study finds

Medical imaging is one of the most important tools doctors use to diagnose and treat health problems, often saving lives through early detection. But new research from UC San Francisco and UC Davis has found that radiation from these procedures may come with a cost, particularly for children. The study, published in The New England […] The post Medical imaging radiation may cause 10% of childhood blood cancers, study finds appeared first on Know…