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International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine: Achieving Change in Practice - News
11–15 December 2017, Vienna, Austria
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Medical Imaging in Pregnancy
Women in childbearing age require special attention in X-ray and radiopharmaceutical imaging. A potential pregnancy needs to be identified before the exam. If the procedure is unavoidable during pregnancy, all measures are taken to protect the unborn child. Read more →
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