Study shows surge in use of CTs in patients with minor injuries
Twice as many patients with non-serious injuries, such as fractures or neck strain, are undergoing CT scans in emergency departments at California hospitals, according to a UCSF-led study, which tracked the use of the imaging from 2005 to 2013. While CT scans enable clinicians to swiftly pinpoint life-threatening conditions, exposure to its ionizing radiation is […]
