Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 125-126 , February 2009

IT Tools Will Be Critical in Helping Reduce Radiation Exposure From Medical Imaging

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PII: S1546-1440(08)00556-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2008.11.003

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 2 , Pages 125-126 , February 2009

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