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Uses of radioactivity in medicine
Title: Uses of radioactivity in medicine
Category: Science & Technology
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Uses of radioactivity in medicine
Uses of radioactivity in medicine
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Radiation is a potent cause of cancer. Radiation causes changes in DNA, including breaks in the chromosomes (the tiny structures in cells that contain DNA) and chromosome transpositions—the exchange of chromosomal material between two chromosomes. Radiation causes a normal cell to slowly become cancerous over a period of years. During this period, the cell may be more susceptible to other cancer-causing factors. The most common sources of radiation …showed first 75 words of 1842 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 1842 total…Radiologic Technology and who have passed a written examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. As with the radiologist, the radiologic technologist may, following additional training, become certified in an area of special interest. Registered radiologic technologists are qualified to perform certain radiologic procedures and assist in the performance of others, but always under the supervision of a radiologist. Technologists, however, are not qualified by either education or certification to interpret radiographic examinations.
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