Medical Uses of Monochromatic X-rays
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At a time in which medical costs are straining the economic welfare of our country, do we need another new technology to diagnose and treat diseases? To answer that question we must explore any shortcomings of our present system and assess the benefits that we might hope to derive from the costs of another layer of expensive technology. If our longevity and quality of life can be significantly altered by development of monochromatic x-rays, then by all means we must pursue this holy grail.
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