Dr. Barry Dworkin

Many limitations including possible reverse causality in observational study that concludes that children who get multiple CT scans appear at higher risk for cancer.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 26, 2023

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Source:
Kids who get multiple CT scans appear at higher risk for cancer

Reference:

Open Access
Risks of leukemia, intracranial tumours and lymphomas in childhood and early adulthood after pediatric radiation exposure from computed tomography


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