The Utilization of a Dose Management Solution to Lower Radiation Doses in Medical Imaging
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An increase in radiation dose exposure In 2006, the average annual effective dose per individual in the US was 6.2 mSv1, a figure that has almost doubled over the last 25 years [1]. Approximately 50% of the dose currently received stems from background radiation [1], but varies depending on where you live (for example, in Australia dose levels are about half of levels in the US) [2]. The other 50% of the radiation we receive comes from medical imaging, that is man-made radiation, which is the underlying reason for the doubling in dose levels. [1]. The trend for exposure from background and medical radiation to the US population is illustrated in Figure 1. THE UTILIZATION OF A DOSE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION TO LOWER RADIATION DOSES IN MEDICAL IMAGING
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