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Low dose, high quality possible.

Publication: Radiologic Technology
Publication Date: 01-MAR-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Low dose, high quality possible.(MY PERSPECTIVE)

Article Excerpt
The year was 1908, and the use of radiation for both medical and recreational purposes was expanding rapidly. Circuses used the rays to guess the content of women's bags. Shoe stores had fluoroscopy machines to help customers fit shoes. Wealthy individuals had x-ray units in their homes to entertain guests. As time progressed, the consequences to individuals became apparent. Yet, even as scientists began documenting eye and skin ailments, the abuse of radiation continued.

The problem was that these rays could not be seen, tasted, touched, smelled or heard. It was difficult for the public to understand the dangers. Not until well into the 1950s did the many harmful practices finally cease. Even then, the effort was geared mainly toward protecting those who worked with...

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