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Modern Medicine offers insights into the risks of radiation exposure from medical imaging procedures used to detect stone disease. From an explication of exactly what the risks are, to federal regulatory intervention, to an exploration of how to enhance patient and provider safety, we present articles on this critical topic and the steps being taken on many fronts.

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Radiation exposure a concern in stone patients
Annual radiation exposure often high in younger adults
Imaging ureteral stones with ultra low-dose CT protocol reduces exposure by 95%
FDA launches initiative to reduce radiation exposure from imaging
Vendors of imaging equipment urged to allow tracked exposure

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