The risk from a single scan is low, but not zero. The younger the patient, the greater the risk. Children and teenagers are especially vulnerable as their bodies are still developing.
In extremely rare cases, one twin fails to fully develop, leaving only a part of it behind. This remnant, known as parasitic twin, remains attached to & dependent on surviving twin.
While some studies indicate a high risk of radiation exposure from CT scans, others show this might not be the case. However, experts say CT scans must not be prescribed indiscriminately.
AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria claimed that a CT scan is equivalent to 300-400 x-rays and should be avoided for mild Covid cases. A radiological body has termed this ‘alarming’.
Report looks at imbalance between equity & corporate bond markets amid India’s growth ambitions and diverse capital needs, while outlining strategy to unlock full potential.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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