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The Risk-Benefit Ratio of CT Scans
The risk of a car accident is 1 in 390. A 20-year-old's risk increase from the radiation is almost 3-fold higher than the 60- year-old receiving the same scan. It all comes down to risk-benefit ratio, right? How useful is the CT scan in your management today? I do highly suggest that listeners take a look at the website xrayrisk.com.
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