Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 146-148 , February 2008

Nationwide Evaluation of X-Ray Trends

  • David C. Spelic, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationDavid C. Spelic, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration, Division of Mammography Quality and Radiation Programs, 1350 Piccard Drive, HFZ-240, Rockville, MD 20850

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PII: S1546-1440(07)00684-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2007.11.003

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 146-148 , February 2008

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