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Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Debunking some myths about MRI and CT scan


This short YouTube video disproves the myths frequently associated with scanning procedures like the CT scan and the MRI.
Neuroradiologist Dr. Brian King debunks some of them.
1. The radiation in MRI is harmful.
2. Getting a full-body MRI scan will ensure you are healthy.
3. People with tattoos cannot be scanned.
4. Today's scanning machines are only good for detecting problems.
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Posted by Dr. Gino C. Matibag at 11:42 PM
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