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Increased Miscarriage Risk Linked to CT Scans Before Pregnancy
A large Canadian study found women who had CT scans in the month before pregnancy faced a higher risk of miscarriage and babies with genetic abnormalities, prompting calls for prioritizing alternative imaging methods for women of childbearing age.
Increased Miscarriage Risk Linked to CT Scans Before Pregnancy
A large Canadian study found women who had CT scans in the month before pregnancy faced a higher risk of miscarriage and babies with genetic abnormalities, prompting calls for prioritizing alternative imaging methods for women of childbearing age.
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24% Bias Score
Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses
A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.
Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses
A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.
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52% Bias Score
Intricately Wrapped Bashiri Mummy Reveals Clues to Ptolemaic Era Elite
The exceptionally well-preserved Bashiri mummy, dating to the Ptolemaic era (2nd-3rd century BCE) in Egypt, reveals a five-and-a-half-foot-tall individual of high social standing through detailed adornments and intricate wrapping techniques, though their identity remains unknown despite non-invasive...
Intricately Wrapped Bashiri Mummy Reveals Clues to Ptolemaic Era Elite
The exceptionally well-preserved Bashiri mummy, dating to the Ptolemaic era (2nd-3rd century BCE) in Egypt, reveals a five-and-a-half-foot-tall individual of high social standing through detailed adornments and intricate wrapping techniques, though their identity remains unknown despite non-invasive...
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36% Bias Score
France Launches Pilot Program for Lung Cancer Screening
France is launching a 6 million euro pilot program involving 20,000 smokers/ex-smokers (50-74 years old) for lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans and cessation support, aiming to inform nationwide screening by 2030.
France Launches Pilot Program for Lung Cancer Screening
France is launching a 6 million euro pilot program involving 20,000 smokers/ex-smokers (50-74 years old) for lung cancer screening using low-dose CT scans and cessation support, aiming to inform nationwide screening by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Ancient Egyptian Mummy Mysteries Solved
Non-invasive CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal new details about their lives, death rituals, and the mysteries surrounding their burial practices.
Ancient Egyptian Mummy Mysteries Solved
Non-invasive CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal new details about their lives, death rituals, and the mysteries surrounding their burial practices.
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0% Bias Score
Hidden Medieval Arthurian Manuscript Unveiled Using Non-Destructive Imaging
Researchers at Cambridge University Library discovered two 13th-century pages from a rare medieval manuscript, the "Suite Vulgate du Merlin," hidden inside another book; using non-destructive imaging, they revealed the text, offering insights into medieval literature and 16th-century bookbinding.
Hidden Medieval Arthurian Manuscript Unveiled Using Non-Destructive Imaging
Researchers at Cambridge University Library discovered two 13th-century pages from a rare medieval manuscript, the "Suite Vulgate du Merlin," hidden inside another book; using non-destructive imaging, they revealed the text, offering insights into medieval literature and 16th-century bookbinding.
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20% Bias Score
Study Links 93 Million US CT Scans to Potential 103,000 Cancer Cases
A new study projects that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 may eventually cause 103,000 additional cancer cases due to cumulative ionizing radiation exposure, while the American College of Radiology counters that this lacks direct evidence and that newer technologies use significantly...
Study Links 93 Million US CT Scans to Potential 103,000 Cancer Cases
A new study projects that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 may eventually cause 103,000 additional cancer cases due to cumulative ionizing radiation exposure, while the American College of Radiology counters that this lacks direct evidence and that newer technologies use significantly...
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36% Bias Score
CAC Score: A Crucial Tool for Early Heart Disease Detection
A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, obtained via a low-dose CT scan, measures calcium buildup in heart arteries to assess heart disease risk; scores above 400 indicate high risk, while a score of zero suggests very low risk, guiding preventative measures.
CAC Score: A Crucial Tool for Early Heart Disease Detection
A coronary artery calcium (CAC) score, obtained via a low-dose CT scan, measures calcium buildup in heart arteries to assess heart disease risk; scores above 400 indicate high risk, while a score of zero suggests very low risk, guiding preventative measures.
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40% Bias Score
Intramuscular Fat: A Novel Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A study of 669 individuals found that higher levels of intramuscular fat, irrespective of BMI, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart failure, highlighting a previously unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Intramuscular Fat: A Novel Risk Factor for Heart Disease
A study of 669 individuals found that higher levels of intramuscular fat, irrespective of BMI, significantly increase the risk of heart attack and heart failure, highlighting a previously unrecognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
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48% Bias Score
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