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What is a common concern regarding the use of ionising radiation in medical imaging?

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Radionuclide imaging and therapy

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What is a common concern regarding the use of ionising radiation in medical imaging?.

  1. A.It can lead to immediate health issues
  2. B.It can cause long-term health effects, such as cancer
  3. C.It is always more expensive than non-ionising methods
  4. D.It provides less detailed images

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  • It can cause long-term health effects, such as cancer

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The primary concern with ionising radiation in medical imaging is its potential to cause long-term health effects, including an increased risk of cancer due to cumulative radiation exposure.

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