German industry announces reduction in CT (computed tomography) radiation exposure
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Exposure to radiation as a result of single computed tomography (CT) procedures in Germany has been reduced by 30% over the past five years. This claim was made by manufacturers of CT machines and the German X-ray Society (DRG) at a symposium, entitled "5 years of concerted action for the reduction of dosage in CT", held in Berlin this month.