Study Finds 10% of Pediatric Blood Cancers Stem From Medical Imaging Radiation
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A study found that 10% of pediatric blood cancers may be caused by radiation from medical imaging, sparking concerns about the risks and benefits of such imaging.
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It looks like a simple dosage estimate.
So it's not a standalone study but depends on previous studies of dosage, etc