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ALARA principle

A medical imaging safety approach that keeps exposure as low as reasonably achievable while still obtaining necessary clinical information.

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Can ultrasound harm the baby myth

Can ultrasound harm the baby myth

Why the myth persists The belief that ultrasound might harm a baby often comes from a very reasonable instinct: pregnancy is a time when people want to avoid unnecessary risk. Medical technology can feel mysterious, and the word “scan” may sound similar across different tests. Many people know that some imaging methods involve radiation, so […]