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May 27, 2002

Total body scan or scam

I generally shudder when I hear about total body scanning. Why do I shudder? Because I haven't seen the data. As a general internist I pride myself in practicing evidence based, data driven medicine. I spend time each week staying up to date. Along comes the total body scan, accompanied by logic but no data - Cheaper Body Scans Spread, Despite Doubts

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