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Scientists Say FDA Ignored Radiation Warnings (NYTimes)

(WASHINGTON, DC) -- According to the latest article in the NY Times covering radiology and radiation issues, this article discusses how warnings by scientists and government experts about CT scans were "ignored" by the FDA. Now there will be a two day hearing called by the FDA to discuss how patients can be protected from unnecessary radiation. There is increasing awareness and also fear of the risks of routine radiology by various physician groups and patients. To read more, please visit the New York Times - http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/29/health/policy/29fda.html

(Source: New York Times)

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