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Gabriela Galvin

CT scans ahead of pregnancy may raise risks of poor birth outcomes, study finds

Women who undergo CT scans shortly before they get pregnant may be more likely to experience miscarriage and have babies with birth defects, a large new study suggests.

Computed tomography (CT) scans are used to diagnose blood clots, haemorrhage, cancer, and other life-threatening health issues, but they also expose patients to ionising radiation at levels that are tied to a higher risk of cancer.

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