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Too Many CAT Scans?

By Sheryl Rich-Kern on Wednesday, October 8, 2008.

Recent studies show that patients may be getting unnecessary doses of radiation putting them at a higher risk for cancer.

While tests like CAT scans are the best way to diagnose certain illnesses, the American College of Radiology suggests patients to think twice about receiving multiple tests.

One New Hampshire radiologist has designed a system to detect when patients receive too many scans.

NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern files this report.

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