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Use and effectiveness of chest radiography and low-back radiography in screening

Journal Article · · JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States)
One of the Food and Drug Administration's educational programs to optimize the use of medical radiation is the investigation of the efficacy of selected x-ray film examinations. The goal of this program is to provide clinical information needed to aid physicians in their judgment. The routine chest-radiograph screening examination has been studied, and recommendations for five applications of chest-radiograph screening have been published. These recommendations, plus results of FDA research on the efficacy of low-back radiography, are discussed.
Research Organization:
Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD
OSTI ID:
7133996
Journal Information:
JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: JOM, J. Occup. Med.; (United States) Vol. 10; ISSN JJOMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English