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Influence of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident on the Use of Computed Tomography in Children With Mild Head Injuries via Journal of Epidemiology

Posted on 2020/12/07 by nfield

Shotaro Aso, Hiroki Matsui, and Hideo Yasunaga Abstract Background Computed tomography (CT) is commonly used in children with mild head injuries. People in Japan are concerned about radiation exposure and radiation-induced cancer because of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident on … Continue reading →

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Even low doses of chest radiation in childhood boosts breast cancer risk via City of Hope

Posted on 2014/08/13 by norma field

Radiation therapy can help cure many children facing Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers. When the radiation is delivered to a girl’s chest, however, it can lead to a marked increase in breast cancer risk later in life. Smita Bhatia, M.D. … Continue reading →

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