
Obesity Increase Risks for Cancer from Higher Radiation Exposure
New research shows that obese patients require higher radiation exposure during radiology exams leading to cancer risks associated with radiation exposure. A new study from England’s University of Exeter and Musgrove Park Hospital this month highlights Radiology’s conundrum of the obese patient. The practical and social difficulties associated with medical imaging of obese patients are increasingly common problems. It is no surprise to radiology personnel … Continue reading Obesity Increase Risks for Cancer from Higher Radiation Exposure